Roofers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $57,760 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.77
10th percentile $43,520
90th percentile $95,910
Employed locally 1,160
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,520
    25th
    $47,410
    50th (median)
    $57,760
    75th
    $78,210
    90th
    $95,910

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 74% Median Roofers salary is 26% 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
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $87,790
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,020
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,850
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,340
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,330
    Modesto, CA $61,640

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,090
    Construction Laborers $63,600
    Electricians $79,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,060
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $27.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.41 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 13.3% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $43,520 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,410.