Roofers Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $40,050 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.25
10th percentile $30,790
90th percentile $53,500
Employed locally 150
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,790
    25th
    $37,870
    50th (median)
    $40,050
    75th
    $48,010
    90th
    $53,500

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 66% Median Roofers salary is 34% 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
    Hattiesburg, MS $43,680

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$65,400
    Electricians$47,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,000
    Highway Maintenance Workers$33,530
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Jackson, MS is $19.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.36 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Jackson, MS is 21.4% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $30,790 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,870.