Roofers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,510 +52.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.27
10th percentile $45,610
90th percentile $94,340
Employed locally 190
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,610
    25th
    $56,740
    50th (median)
    $77,510
    75th
    $94,340
    90th
    $94,340

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $57,630
    Electricians $76,260
    Carpenters $62,660
    Highway Maintenance Workers $53,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Northwest Illinois is $37.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.64 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Northwest Illinois is 52.1% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $45,610 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,740.