Roofers Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $60,980 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.32
10th percentile $39,930
90th percentile $85,890
Employed locally 90
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,930
    25th
    $45,670
    50th (median)
    $60,980
    75th
    $64,360
    90th
    $85,890

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 93% Median Roofers salary is 7% 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 Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$64,640
    Sheet Metal Workers$53,950
    Construction Laborers$48,330
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59,340
    Electricians$50,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Elkhart, IN is $29.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.63 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Elkhart, IN is 19.6% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $39,930 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,670.