Roofers Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $46,320 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.27
10th percentile $31,270
90th percentile $62,630
Employed locally 820
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,270
    25th
    $37,640
    50th (median)
    $46,320
    75th
    $51,290
    90th
    $62,630

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 73% Median Roofers salary is 27% 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
    Flint, MI $68,020
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $47,990
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,680
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,390
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $47,340
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $47,110

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,210
    Electricians $49,800
    Carpenters $45,790
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,910
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $45,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Lakeland?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Lakeland, FL is $22.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.91 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Lakeland, FL is 9.1% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $31,270 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,640.