Roofers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $49,680 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.88
10th percentile $38,200
90th percentile $61,770
Employed locally 220
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,200
    25th
    $41,420
    50th (median)
    $49,680
    75th
    $51,310
    90th
    $61,770

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 70% Median Roofers salary is 30% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,170
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $47,790
    Kentucky $47,620
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,010
    Bowling Green, KY $45,750
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $39,420

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,960
    Electricians $58,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,850
    Carpenters $50,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Lexington, KY is $23.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.29 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Lexington, KY is 2.5% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $38,200 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,420.