Roofers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $42,910 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.63
10th percentile $36,720
90th percentile $57,340
Employed locally 350
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,720
    25th
    $38,560
    50th (median)
    $42,910
    75th
    $47,610
    90th
    $57,340

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 63% Median Roofers salary is 37% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $52,530
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $46,470
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,380
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $43,910
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $38,470

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$43,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,370
    Carpenters$47,720
    Electricians$56,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57,100
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Tucson, AZ is $20.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.59 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Tucson, AZ is 15.8% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $36,720 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,560.