Roofers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $44,530 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.41
10th percentile $36,700
90th percentile $62,680
Employed locally 1,440
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,700
    25th
    $38,160
    50th (median)
    $44,530
    75th
    $51,650
    90th
    $62,680

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 55% Median Roofers salary is 45% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,040
    Waco, TX $47,820
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,540
    Longview, TX $44,680
    College Station-Bryan, TX $43,850
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,720

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,150
    Electricians$59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,230
    Carpenters$48,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Houston, TX is $21.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.41 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Houston, TX is 12.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $36,700 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,160.