Roofers Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $49,550 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.82
10th percentile $29,500
90th percentile $75,800
Employed locally 50
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,500
    25th
    $38,390
    50th (median)
    $49,550
    75th
    $56,930
    90th
    $75,800

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 83% Median Roofers salary is 17% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$76,980
    Construction Laborers$50,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,240
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,280
    Carpenters$59,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Lafayette, IN is $23.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.96 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Lafayette, IN is 2.8% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $29,500 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,390.