Helpers--Roofer Salary
Helpers--Roofers earn a median $44,160 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$44,160
$21.23 per hour
Range
$30,140 – $62,400
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
6,030
across the U.S.
Helpers--Roofer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$37,663
per year · effective tax rate 14.7%
$3,139Monthly
$1,569Twice a month
$1,449Every 2 weeks
$18.11Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,119
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,738
- Medicare (1.45%)$640
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$37,663
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,140 | $14.49 | $26,397 |
| 25th percentile | $37,030 | $17.80 | $31,934 |
| Median (50th) | $44,160 | $21.23 | $37,663 |
| 75th percentile | $48,970 | $23.54 | $41,527 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $62,400 | $30.00 | $52,318 |
Helpers--Roofer salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $72,860 | $57,774 | $51,200 – $76,140 | 120 |
| Colorado | $55,860 | $45,314 | $48,250 – $64,020 | — |
| California | $55,470 | $44,651 | $39,280 – $76,360 | 1,200 |
| Georgia | $47,610 | $38,586 | $40,130 – $56,410 | — |
| Ohio | $46,600 | $39,124 | $43,100 – $55,800 | 490 |
| Virginia | $46,030 | $37,332 | $25,810 – $47,110 | 110 |
| Washington | $44,520 | $37,952 | $40,690 – $49,000 | 110 |
| Oregon | $44,330 | $34,750 | $42,390 – $46,470 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $44,120 | $36,379 | $38,050 – $48,450 | 270 |
| Louisiana | $43,680 | $36,353 | $26,730 – $47,680 | 70 |
| New Jersey | $42,670 | $35,656 | $36,270 – $52,000 | — |
| Iowa | $42,650 | $35,480 | $40,810 – $43,680 | — |
| Michigan | $41,750 | $34,203 | $37,480 – $58,490 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $41,320 | $34,112 | $39,350 – $44,560 | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $38,950 | $32,269 | $35,550 – $42,060 | 70 |
| Texas | $38,430 | $33,059 | $30,730 – $47,560 | 590 |
| Tennessee | $38,380 | $33,018 | $23,600 – $47,600 | 160 |
| Florida | $38,350 | $32,994 | $27,040 – $49,440 | 1,240 |
| South Carolina | $37,860 | $31,486 | $23,210 – $53,820 | 40 |
| Alabama | $37,670 | $30,829 | $36,810 – $43,680 | 60 |
| New Mexico | $37,640 | $31,773 | $28,090 – $53,860 | 130 |
| Nevada | $37,430 | $32,255 | $34,230 – $39,670 | 30 |
| Arkansas | $35,950 | $29,877 | $24,280 – $45,760 | 110 |
| Missouri | $35,800 | $30,200 | $31,350 – $36,060 | — |
| Maryland | $34,830 | $28,875 | $31,660 – $47,030 | — |
| Mississippi | $31,090 | $26,649 | $29,740 – $34,040 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--roofer make?
The national median salary for helpers--roofers is $44,160 a year ($21.23 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,140 and the top 10% earn over $62,400. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays helpers--roofers the most?
Utah has the highest median pay at $72,860.
How many helpers--roofers are there in the U.S.?
About 6,030 people work as helpers--roofers nationwide.