Roofers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $52,530 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.26
10th percentile $41,620
90th percentile $76,280
Employed locally 150
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,620
    25th
    $47,420
    50th (median)
    $52,530
    75th
    $60,480
    90th
    $76,280

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,040
    Minnesota $77,730
    Flint, MI $68,020
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $60,590
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,550
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,390

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$81,740
    Electricians$63,970
    Construction Laborers$48,650
    Carpenters$60,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,020
    Sheet Metal Workers$89,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Kalamazoo, MI is $25.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.10 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 3.1% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $41,620 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,420.