Roofers Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $54,760 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.33
10th percentile $37,900
90th percentile $73,740
Employed locally 70
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,900
    25th
    $45,820
    50th (median)
    $54,760
    75th
    $72,530
    90th
    $73,740

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 79% Median Roofers salary is 21% 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
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $87,790
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,020
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,850
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,340
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,330
    Modesto, CA $61,640

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $59,180
    Carpenters $53,890
    Electricians $58,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,010
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Columbia, MO is $26.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.51 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Columbia, MO is 7.4% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $37,900 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,820.