Roofers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $47,220 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $37,220
90th percentile $66,770
Employed locally 140
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,220
    25th
    $41,990
    50th (median)
    $47,220
    75th
    $55,540
    90th
    $66,770

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 57% Median Roofers salary is 43% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Roofers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,020
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,290
    Wisconsin $49,690
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $48,810
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,170
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $48,130

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$43,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,350
    Electricians$57,220
    Carpenters$50,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,320
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Charleston, SC is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.34 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Charleston, SC is 7.4% below 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $37,220 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,990.