Roofers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $47,490 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.83
10th percentile $31,570
90th percentile $64,830
Employed locally 150
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,570
    25th
    $38,470
    50th (median)
    $47,490
    75th
    $55,960
    90th
    $64,830

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 64% Median Roofers salary is 36% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $91,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,020
    Anchorage, AK $63,300
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,160
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,170

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,950
    Electricians $50,210
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,770
    Carpenters $48,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Wilmington, NC is $22.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.01 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Wilmington, NC is 6.8% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $31,570 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,470.