Roofers Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $46,760 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $36,180
90th percentile $60,190
Employed locally 740
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,180
    25th
    $37,390
    50th (median)
    $46,760
    75th
    $48,430
    90th
    $60,190

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 56% Median Roofers salary is 44% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,040
    Minnesota $77,730
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,470
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $74,340
    New Jersey $73,410
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $70,710

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $50,780
    Construction Laborers $47,900
    Electricians $61,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,110
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,110
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $49,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Omaha, NE-IA is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.69 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 8.3% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $36,180 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,390.