Roofers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $43,680 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $32,900
90th percentile $57,450
Employed locally 30
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,900
    25th
    $36,250
    50th (median)
    $43,680
    75th
    $45,790
    90th
    $57,450

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 74% Median Roofers salary is 26% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $46,960
    Jackson, MS $40,050

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$35,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,250
    Highway Maintenance Workers$36,090
    Electricians$47,330
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$41,190
    Carpenters$45,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Hattiesburg, MS is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.62 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 14.3% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $32,900 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,250.