Roofers Salary in Rocky Mount, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rocky Mount, NC

Median annual salary $38,040 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.29
10th percentile $29,290
90th percentile $53,890
Employed locally 40
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,290
    25th
    $30,980
    50th (median)
    $38,040
    75th
    $46,520
    90th
    $53,890

    Rocky Mount economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 66% Median Roofers salary is 34% 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 Rocky Mount, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,680
    Construction Laborers$36,940
    Electricians$47,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,340
    Carpenters$41,450
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$50,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Rocky Mount?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Rocky Mount, NC is $18.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.00 or more per hour.

    Is Rocky Mount above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Rocky Mount, NC is 25.4% 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 Rocky Mount?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $29,290 per year in Rocky Mount, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,980.