Roofers Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $58,730 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.24
10th percentile $39,790
90th percentile $60,700
Employed locally 120
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,790
    25th
    $47,870
    50th (median)
    $58,730
    75th
    $60,680
    90th
    $60,700

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,470
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,290
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,490
    Rochester, NY $61,920
    Utica-Rome, NY $61,850

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sheet Metal Workers $80,960
    Construction Laborers $48,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,720
    Electricians $66,760
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,490
    Carpenters $58,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Elmira, NY is $28.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.18 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Elmira, NY is 15.2% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $39,790 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,870.