Roofers Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,860 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.53
10th percentile $37,340
90th percentile $73,720
Employed locally 100
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,340
    25th
    $44,540
    50th (median)
    $46,860
    75th
    $61,610
    90th
    $73,720

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,650
    Highway Maintenance Workers $57,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,770
    Electricians $94,110
    Carpenters $67,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in South Illinois is $22.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.10 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in South Illinois is 8.1% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $37,340 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,540.