Roofers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $55,990 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.92
10th percentile $40,360
90th percentile $67,880
Employed locally 220
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,360
    25th
    $45,990
    50th (median)
    $55,990
    75th
    $62,760
    90th
    $67,880

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 64% Median Roofers salary is 36% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $85,520
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,040
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $59,550
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,480
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,280
    Green Bay, WI $58,450

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$53,430
    Carpenters$62,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83,470
    Electricians$77,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$99,450
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$75,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Madison, WI is $26.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.31 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Madison, WI is 9.8% above 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $40,360 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,990.