Roofers Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $59,850 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.77
10th percentile $42,400
90th percentile $87,060
Employed locally 250
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,400
    25th
    $50,890
    50th (median)
    $59,850
    75th
    $70,020
    90th
    $87,060

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 81% Median Roofers salary is 19% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,470
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,290
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,490
    Rochester, NY $61,920
    Utica-Rome, NY $61,850

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,100
    Carpenters$59,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,670
    Electricians$72,310
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers$50,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Syracuse?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Syracuse, NY is $28.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.99 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Syracuse, NY is 17.4% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $42,400 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,890.