Roofers Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $58,560 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.15
10th percentile $41,750
90th percentile $99,180
Employed locally 50
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,750
    25th
    $47,020
    50th (median)
    $58,560
    75th
    $77,660
    90th
    $99,180

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 94% Median Roofers salary is 6% 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,510
    Springfield, IL $76,640
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,570
    Illinois $66,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $62,520

    Related occupations in Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$49,150
    Electricians$102,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83,750
    Carpenters$80,770
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$78,400
    Highway Maintenance Workers$54,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Decatur, IL is $28.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.25 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Decatur, IL is 14.9% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $41,750 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,020.