Roofers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $55,640 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.75
10th percentile $39,390
90th percentile $77,520
Employed locally 920
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,390
    25th
    $45,630
    50th (median)
    $55,640
    75th
    $64,130
    90th
    $77,520

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 72% Median Roofers salary is 28% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $91,920
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,040
    Springfield, MA $78,900
    Minnesota $77,730
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,510
    Springfield, IL $76,640

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$50,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,650
    Electricians$64,120
    Carpenters$61,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,780
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$80,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Indianapolis, IN is $26.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.82 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 9.2% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $39,390 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,630.