Helpers--Roofers pay in the U.S.
$45,150avg. a year
$21.71 an hour · 6,030 employed
Helpers--Roofers in the U.S. earn an average of $45,150 a year and a median of $44,160. Pay is highest in Utah ($67,710) and lowest in Mississippi ($31,660).
$44,160Median pay
$21.71Average hourly
+29%Avg. pay since 2020
6,030Jobs in the U.S.
Top-paying states for helpers--roofers
Average pay by state. Swipe to see the top 10.
1120 jobs
Utah
$67,710
$32.55 an hour
21,200 jobs
California
$58,790
$28.27 an hour
3
Colorado
$56,230
$27.04 an hour
4
Georgia
$47,700
$22.94 an hour
5490 jobs
Ohio
$47,200
$22.69 an hour
6110 jobs
Washington
$46,430
$22.32 an hour
770 jobs
Oregon
$44,730
$21.50 an hour
8
Michigan
$44,010
$21.16 an hour
9
New Jersey
$43,930
$21.12 an hour
10270 jobs
North Carolina
$43,300
$20.82 an hour
Why people trust JobPayFacts
Official government dataEvery number comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage survey of employers, not self-reported salaries.
Every state and city830 jobs across all 50 states, D.C. and 199 large metro areas.
Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
Helpers--Roofers pay, charted
Pay over time
United States, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where the jobs are
Employment by state, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Top-paying metro areas
Average pay, May 2025 (areas with 100+ jobs)
| Metro area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $63,690 | $30.62 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $48,290 | $23.22 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $42,770 | $20.56 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $38,960 | $18.73 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $38,220 | $18.37 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $37,880 | $18.21 |
Related jobs
- Helpers--Electricians$44,080
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$43,730
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$45,140
- Helpers--Carpenters$44,050
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$50,920
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$42,440
Average U.S. pay, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Helpers--Roofers pay in every state
States without a figure had too few jobs or too little survey data for BLS to publish.
| State | Avg. pay | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,310 | $37,670 | 60 |
| Arkansas | $35,160 | $35,950 | 110 |
| California | $58,790 | $55,470 | 1,200 |
| Colorado | $56,230 | $55,860 | – |
| Florida | $37,890 | $38,350 | 1,240 |
| Georgia | $47,700 | $47,610 | – |
| Iowa | $42,620 | $42,650 | – |
| Louisiana | $38,700 | $43,680 | 70 |
| Maryland | $38,640 | $34,830 | – |
| Michigan | $44,010 | $41,750 | – |
| Mississippi | $31,660 | $31,090 | – |
| Missouri | $34,580 | $35,800 | – |
| Nevada | $37,460 | $37,430 | 30 |
| New Jersey | $43,930 | $42,670 | – |
| New Mexico | $38,160 | $37,640 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $43,300 | $44,120 | 270 |
| Ohio | $47,200 | $46,600 | 490 |
| Oklahoma | $39,190 | $38,950 | 70 |
| Oregon | $44,730 | $44,330 | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,930 | $41,320 | 70 |
| South Carolina | $40,320 | $37,860 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $37,770 | $38,380 | 160 |
| Texas | $39,860 | $38,430 | 590 |
| Utah | $67,710 | $72,860 | 120 |
| Virginia | $40,260 | $46,030 | 110 |
| Washington | $46,430 | $44,520 | 110 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$38,220
330 jobsDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
$42,770
240 jobsHouston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
$38,960
150 jobsCape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
$37,880
140 jobsNew York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$48,290
130 jobsSan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$63,690
100 jobsQuestions and answers
How much do helpers--roofers make?
The average is $45,150 a year across the U.S. Half earn more than $44,160 and half earn less (the median).
What is the hourly pay?
The average hourly wage is $21.71, and the median is $21.23 an hour.
Which state pays helpers--roofers the most?
Utah, with an average of $67,710 a year. The best-paying metro area is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $63,690.
What is the pay range?
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,140 a year, and the top 10% earn over $62,400.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 47-3016. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.