Helpers--Roofers pay range in Salinas
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,360 or more. The middle half of helpers--roofers in Salinas earn between $51,480 and $55,470.
- $51K10th
- $51K25th
- $55KMedian
- $55K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,980 | $4,748 | $27.39 |
| Median | $55,470 | $4,622 | $26.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,480 | $4,290 | $24.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,470 | $4,622 | $26.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Roofers pay in Salinas vs. California and the U.S.
Helpers--roofers in Salinas earn 3% less than the California average ($58,790) and 26% more than the U.S. average ($45,150). At the median the gap is +26% against the U.S. median of $44,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas | $56,980 | $55,470 | $50,600 | $76,360 | 30 |
| California | $58,790 | $55,470 | $39,280 | $76,360 | 1,200 |
| United States | $45,150 | $44,160 | $30,140 | $62,400 | 6,030 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Roofers salary after taxes in Salinas
On the average salary of $56,980, a single filer in Salinas takes home about $46,352 a year, or $3,863 a month and $1,783 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Salinas a good place for helpers--roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Salinas area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 109.0), so the average $56,980 buys what about $52,255 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Salinas ($47,380). A typical home costs $850,461, or 14.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Roofers salary in other California cities
Salinas ranks 2nd of 3 California metro areas for this job; San Jose pays the most ($63,690).
Highest-paying cities for helpers--roofers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($63,690).
- San Jose, CA$63,690
- Salinas, CA$56,980
- Fresno, CA$51,010
- Atlanta, GA$48,420
- New York, NY$48,290
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Helpers--Roofers salary in Salinas: questions
How much do helpers--roofers make an hour in Salinas?
$27.39 an hour on average, and $26.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--roofers salary in Salinas?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--roofers take-home pay in Salinas?
About $46,352 a year ($3,863 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,980. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do helpers--roofers earn more in Salinas than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% more than the U.S. average for this job ($45,150).
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; area Salinas, CA (41500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.19, this job is 4.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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