Roofers Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $47,950 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.06
10th percentile $39,590
90th percentile $75,620
Employed locally 370
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,590
    25th
    $46,720
    50th (median)
    $47,950
    75th
    $59,450
    90th
    $75,620

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 60% Median Roofers salary is 40% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,040
    Minnesota $77,730
    Flint, MI $68,020
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $60,590
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,550
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,390

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,340
    Carpenters $59,170
    Electricians $62,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $72,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Grand Rapids, MI is $23.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.17 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 5.9% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $39,590 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,720.