Roofers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $44,100 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.20
10th percentile $28,010
90th percentile $60,600
Employed locally 340
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,010
    25th
    $37,490
    50th (median)
    $44,100
    75th
    $49,730
    90th
    $60,600

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 75% Median Roofers salary is 25% 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
    Flint, MI $68,020
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $47,990
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,680
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,390
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $47,340
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $47,110

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,460
    Electricians $50,010
    Carpenters $46,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Gainesville, FL is $21.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.66 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Gainesville, FL is 13.5% below 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $28,010 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,490.