Roofers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $50,270 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.17
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $69,860
Employed locally 120
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $48,090
    50th (median)
    $50,270
    75th
    $60,550
    90th
    $69,860

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 57% Median Roofers salary is 43% 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,510
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $74,340
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,400
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $62,900
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,850

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$60,370
    Electricians$65,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,680
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$61,540
    Construction Laborers$46,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Portland, ME is $24.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.56 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Portland, ME is 1.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,090.