Roofers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $37,920 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.23
10th percentile $30,820
90th percentile $44,580
Employed locally 60
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,820
    25th
    $36,910
    50th (median)
    $37,920
    75th
    $40,330
    90th
    $44,580

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 68% Median Roofers salary is 32% 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,510
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $74,340
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,810
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $62,900
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,850
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,340

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,370
    Electricians $52,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $53,420
    Carpenters $44,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Las Cruces, NM is $18.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.81 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 25.6% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $30,820 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,910.