Roofers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $46,010 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.12
10th percentile $37,460
90th percentile $74,450
Employed locally 110
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,460
    25th
    $41,740
    50th (median)
    $46,010
    75th
    $55,230
    90th
    $74,450

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 68% Median Roofers salary is 32% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $62,520
    Fairbanks-College, AK $62,260
    Kansas City, MO-KS $57,980
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $50,170
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $50,140
    Wichita, KS $47,390

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52,060
    Electricians$61,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$73,790
    Carpenters$51,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Topeka, KS is $22.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.68 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Topeka, KS is 9.7% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $37,460 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,740.