Roofers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $59,210 +16.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $47,240
90th percentile $75,700
Employed locally 90
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,240
    25th
    $47,800
    50th (median)
    $59,210
    75th
    $61,080
    90th
    $75,700

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 87% Median Roofers salary is 13% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $62,520
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,490
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,330
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $62,110
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $60,590

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,860
    Electricians$80,870
    Carpenters$65,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$85,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,800
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Yakima, WA is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.67 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Yakima, WA is 16.2% above 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $47,240 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,800.