Roofers Salary in Columbus, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, IN

Median annual salary $46,460 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.34
10th percentile $37,610
90th percentile $81,660
Employed locally 40
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,610
    25th
    $43,330
    50th (median)
    $46,460
    75th
    $60,260
    90th
    $81,660

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 58% Median Roofers salary is 42% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $91,920
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,040
    Springfield, MA $78,900
    Minnesota $77,730
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,510
    Springfield, IL $76,640

    Related occupations in Columbus, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$52,520
    Electricians$80,850
    Carpenters$66,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,060
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$84,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Columbus, IN is $22.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.23 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Columbus, IN is 8.8% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $37,610 per year in Columbus, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,330.