Roofers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $60,690 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.18
10th percentile $45,000
90th percentile $85,230
Employed locally 660
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,000
    25th
    $58,540
    50th (median)
    $60,690
    75th
    $70,530
    90th
    $85,230

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 84% Median Roofers salary is 16% 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
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $74,340
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,020
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $70,710
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,570
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $64,770

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$56,360
    Carpenters$60,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,240
    Electricians$68,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$82,020
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Fresno, CA is $29.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.15 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Fresno, CA is 19.1% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $45,000 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,540.