Roofers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $47,070 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.63
10th percentile $32,610
90th percentile $77,580
Employed locally 150
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,610
    25th
    $37,900
    50th (median)
    $47,070
    75th
    $53,110
    90th
    $77,580

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 76% Median Roofers salary is 24% 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
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $87,790
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,020
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,810
    Alaska $63,120
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $62,840

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$42,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,070
    Electricians$60,840
    Carpenters$51,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in New Orleans, LA is $22.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.30 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in New Orleans, LA is 7.7% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $32,610 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,900.