Roofers Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $61,950 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.78
10th percentile $46,100
90th percentile $93,510
Employed locally 100
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,100
    25th
    $46,480
    50th (median)
    $61,950
    75th
    $81,510
    90th
    $93,510

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 69% Median Roofers salary is 31% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $85,520
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,040
    St. Cloud, MN $74,280
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $50,170
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $49,300
    Mankato, MN $48,920

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $57,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,330
    Electricians $81,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $99,400
    Carpenters $64,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Rochester, MN is $29.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.09 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Rochester, MN is 21.5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $46,100 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,480.