Roofers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $47,390 -7% vs national
Median hourly $22.78
10th percentile $38,420
90th percentile $73,240
Employed locally 340
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,420
    25th
    $44,930
    50th (median)
    $47,390
    75th
    $64,080
    90th
    $73,240

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 69% Median Roofers salary is 31% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $62,520
    Fairbanks-College, AK $62,260
    Kansas City, MO-KS $57,980
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $50,170
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $50,140
    Jackson, MI $46,820

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,900
    Electricians $62,160
    Carpenters $49,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,980
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Wichita, KS is $22.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.78 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Wichita, KS is 7% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $38,420 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,930.