Roofers Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $62,260 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.93
10th percentile $51,290
90th percentile $83,080
Employed locally 50
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,290
    25th
    $58,650
    50th (median)
    $62,260
    75th
    $76,880
    90th
    $83,080

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 73% Median Roofers salary is 27% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,020
    Anchorage, AK $63,300
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $62,520
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $60,380
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $60,160
    Akron, OH $59,510

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $100,410
    Construction Laborers $61,740
    Carpenters $83,120
    Electricians $93,710
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $83,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Fairbanks?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Fairbanks, AK is $29.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.94 or more per hour.

    Is Fairbanks above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Fairbanks, AK is 22.2% 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 Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $51,290 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,650.