Roofers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $56,520 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.17
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $94,490
Employed locally 220
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $46,620
    50th (median)
    $56,520
    75th
    $65,240
    90th
    $94,490

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 60% Median Roofers salary is 40% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $62,520
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,490
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,330
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $62,110
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $60,590

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,350
    Carpenters $66,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,240
    Electricians $85,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,070
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Olympia, WA is $27.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.50 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Olympia, WA is 10.9% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,620.