Roofers Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $91,920 +80.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.19
10th percentile $46,160
90th percentile $95,320
Employed locally 120
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,160
    25th
    $56,010
    50th (median)
    $91,920
    75th
    $91,920
    90th
    $95,320

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 95% Median Roofers salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Roofers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Springfield, MA $78,900

    Nearby metros — Roofers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $87,790
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,470
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,280
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $50,300

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $72,800
    Construction and Building Inspectors $81,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $102,190
    Electricians $83,940
    Carpenters $62,450
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Trenton, NJ is $44.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.39 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Trenton, NJ is 80.3% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $46,160 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,010.