Roofers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $47,890 -6% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $41,000
90th percentile $73,720
Employed locally 390
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,000
    25th
    $46,530
    50th (median)
    $47,890
    75th
    $59,990
    90th
    $73,720

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 63% Median Roofers salary is 37% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $86,640
    Worcester, MA $83,140
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,470
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $74,340
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $63,480

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$50,220
    Construction Laborers$49,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$92,660
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66,700
    Electricians$82,740
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Salem, OR is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.01 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Salem, OR is 6% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $41,000 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,530.