Roofers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $60,590 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.13
10th percentile $47,560
90th percentile $78,330
Employed locally 1,490
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,560
    25th
    $49,370
    50th (median)
    $60,590
    75th
    $77,580
    90th
    $78,330

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 81% Median Roofers salary is 19% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,040
    Minnesota $77,730
    Flint, MI $68,020
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,550
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,390
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $60,160

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $80,330
    Construction Laborers $51,100
    Carpenters $65,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,480
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Detroit, MI is $29.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.69 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Detroit, MI is 18.9% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $47,560 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,370.