Roofers Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $37,290 -26.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.93
10th percentile $29,710
90th percentile $53,040
Employed locally 30
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,710
    25th
    $34,780
    50th (median)
    $37,290
    75th
    $44,450
    90th
    $53,040

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 63% Median Roofers salary is 37% 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
    Morristown, TN $47,760
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $46,960
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $45,440
    Knoxville, TN $41,450
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $40,930
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $38,870

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,890
    Electricians$56,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$67,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51,290
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,470
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$43,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Jackson, TN is $17.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.50 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Jackson, TN is 26.8% 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 $29,710 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,780.