Roofers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $48,970 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.54
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $63,490
Employed locally 760
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $42,690
    50th (median)
    $48,970
    75th
    $58,180
    90th
    $63,490

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 51% Median Roofers salary is 49% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $91,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,020
    Anchorage, AK $63,300
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,160
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,170

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$44,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,600
    Electricians$54,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$55,560
    Carpenters$49,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Raleigh, NC is $23.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.12 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Raleigh, NC is 3.9% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,690.