Top 15 cities for helpers--roofers by average salary
| San Jose, CA | $63,690 |
|---|---|
| Salinas, CA | $56,980 |
| Fresno, CA | $51,010 |
| Atlanta, GA | $48,420 |
| New York, NY | $48,290 |
| Canton, OH | $47,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $44,560 |
| Charlotte, NC | $44,400 |
| Raleigh, NC | $44,190 |
| Washington, DC | $43,540 |
| Dallas, TX | $42,770 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $40,840 |
| Houston, TX | $38,960 |
| Miami, FL | $38,220 |
| Fort Myers, FL | $37,880 |
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Helpers--Roofers salary by state
Utah pays helpers--roofers the most statewide, $67,710 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $67,710 | $72,860 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $58,790 | $55,470 | 1,200 | 3 | $63,690 | $51,010 |
| Colorado | $56,230 | $55,860 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $48,290 | $48,290 |
| Georgia | $47,700 | $47,610 | n/a | 1 | $48,420 | $48,420 |
| Ohio | $47,200 | $46,600 | 490 | 1 | $47,800 | $47,800 |
| Washington | $46,430 | $44,520 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $44,730 | $44,330 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $44,010 | $41,750 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $43,930 | $42,670 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $43,540 | $43,540 |
| North Carolina | $43,300 | $44,120 | 270 | 2 | $44,400 | $44,190 |
| Iowa | $42,620 | $42,650 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $41,930 | $41,320 | 70 | 1 | $44,560 | $44,560 |
| South Carolina | $40,320 | $37,860 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $40,260 | $46,030 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $39,860 | $38,430 | 590 | 2 | $42,770 | $38,960 |
| Oklahoma | $39,190 | $38,950 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $38,700 | $43,680 | 70 | 1 | $37,590 | $37,590 |
| Maryland | $38,640 | $34,830 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $38,310 | $37,670 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Mexico | $38,160 | $37,640 | 130 | 1 | $40,840 | $40,840 |
| Florida | $37,890 | $38,350 | 1,240 | 3 | $38,220 | $36,990 |
| Tennessee | $37,770 | $38,380 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $37,460 | $37,430 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $35,160 | $35,950 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $34,580 | $35,800 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $31,660 | $31,090 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Helpers--Roofers salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $63,690 | $58,090 | $30.62 | 100 |
| Salinas, CA | $56,980 | $55,470 | $27.39 | 30 |
| Fresno, CA | $51,010 | $51,170 | $24.52 | 50 |
| Atlanta, GA | $48,420 | $47,610 | $23.28 | n/a |
| New York, NY | $48,290 | $46,780 | $23.22 | 130 |
| Canton, OH | $47,800 | $50,430 | $22.98 | 30 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $44,560 | $45,150 | $21.42 | 50 |
| Charlotte, NC | $44,400 | $44,380 | $21.35 | 90 |
| Raleigh, NC | $44,190 | $44,130 | $21.25 | 70 |
| Washington, DC | $43,540 | $47,090 | $20.93 | 90 |
| Dallas, TX | $42,770 | $39,850 | $20.56 | 240 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $40,840 | $38,610 | $19.64 | 60 |
| Houston, TX | $38,960 | $38,090 | $18.73 | 150 |
| Miami, FL | $38,220 | $41,690 | $18.37 | 330 |
| Fort Myers, FL | $37,880 | $39,620 | $18.21 | 140 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $37,590 | $36,560 | $18.07 | 30 |
| Lakeland, FL | $36,990 | $37,030 | $17.78 | 70 |
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- Helpers--ElectriciansU.S. average $44,080
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- Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherU.S. average $45,140
- Helpers--CarpentersU.S. average $44,050
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco MasonsU.S. average $42,440
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersU.S. average $50,920
Helpers--Roofers salary: questions
Where do helpers--roofers make the most money?
In San Jose, CA, with an average of $63,690 a year, among the 17 metro areas we cover.
What is the average helpers--roofers salary in the U.S.?
$45,150 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $44,160, so half of helpers--roofers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should helpers--roofers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of helpers--roofers nationwide earn between $37,030 (25th percentile) and $48,970 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays helpers--roofers the most?
Utah, with a statewide average of $67,710 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is helpers--roofers pay the lowest?
Lakeland, FL, at $36,990 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3016.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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