Roofers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $48,980 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $38,650
90th percentile $74,630
Employed locally 100
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,650
    25th
    $47,080
    50th (median)
    $48,980
    75th
    $61,990
    90th
    $74,630

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 69% Median Roofers salary is 31% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,090
    Electricians $77,050
    Carpenters $63,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,440
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Lansing, MI is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.85 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Lansing, MI is 3.9% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $38,650 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,080.