Roofers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $44,760 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.52
10th percentile $42,020
90th percentile $68,530
Employed locally 60
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,020
    25th
    $42,020
    50th (median)
    $44,760
    75th
    $58,400
    90th
    $68,530

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 75% Median Roofers salary is 25% 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
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $74,340
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,810
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $64,770
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,290
    Alaska $63,120

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,900
    Electricians $59,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,660
    Carpenters $48,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $21.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.95 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 12.2% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $42,020 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,020.