Roofers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $51,540 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.78
10th percentile $39,340
90th percentile $79,930
Employed locally 770
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,340
    25th
    $47,180
    50th (median)
    $51,540
    75th
    $63,570
    90th
    $79,930

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 67% Median Roofers salary is 33% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$55,420
    Electricians$76,820
    Carpenters$62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$91,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$82,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Milwaukee, WI is $24.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.07 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 1.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $39,340 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,180.