Roofers Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,240 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.23
10th percentile $36,870
90th percentile $69,130
Employed locally 90
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,870
    25th
    $42,570
    50th (median)
    $46,240
    75th
    $60,900
    90th
    $69,130

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,720
    Highway Maintenance Workers$57,080
    Carpenters$47,580
    Electricians$63,850
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Southeast Iowa is $22.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.76 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Southeast Iowa is 9.3% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $36,870 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,570.