Roofers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,340 +45.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.74
10th percentile $48,060
90th percentile $115,270
Employed locally 90
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,060
    25th
    $52,840
    50th (median)
    $74,340
    75th
    $96,990
    90th
    $115,270

    Top-paying metros for Roofers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $91,920
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $87,790
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $86,640
    Duluth, MN-WI $85,520
    Worcester, MA $83,140
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,040

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers$49,190
    Carpenters$59,160
    Construction Laborers$48,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$68,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,430
    Electricians$73,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Capital/Northern New York is $35.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.66 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 45.9% above the national median of $50,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Roofers in Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $48,060 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,840.