Roofers Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $47,820 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.99
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $59,840
Employed locally 220
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $42,290
    50th (median)
    $47,820
    75th
    $59,840
    90th
    $59,840

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,040
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,540
    Longview, TX $44,680
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,530
    College Station-Bryan, TX $43,850
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,720

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,630
    Electricians$48,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,080
    Carpenters$44,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Waco, TX is $22.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.52 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Waco, TX is 6.2% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,290.