Roofers Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $39,220 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.86
10th percentile $33,920
90th percentile $53,930
Employed locally 60
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,920
    25th
    $35,910
    50th (median)
    $39,220
    75th
    $47,600
    90th
    $53,930

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 55% Median Roofers salary is 45% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,040
    Waco, TX $47,820
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,540
    Longview, TX $44,680
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,530
    College Station-Bryan, TX $43,850

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$62,470
    Electricians$49,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,050
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$53,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Tyler, TX is $18.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.81 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Tyler, TX is 23.1% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $33,920 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,910.