Helpers--Roofers pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,480 or more. The middle half of helpers--roofers in Atlanta earn between $46,150 and $55,920.
- $44K10th
- $46K25th
- $48KMedian
- $56K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,420 | $4,035 | $23.28 |
| Median | $47,610 | $3,968 | $22.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,150 | $3,846 | $22.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,920 | $4,660 | $26.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Roofers pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Helpers--roofers in Atlanta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($47,700) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($45,150). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $44,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $48,420 | $47,610 | $43,750 | $56,480 | n/a |
| Georgia | $47,700 | $47,610 | $40,130 | $56,410 | n/a |
| 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 Atlanta
On the average salary of $48,420, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $39,418 a year, or $3,285 a month and $1,516 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 (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for helpers--roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $48,420 buys what about $48,392 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Roofers salary in nearby metro areas
- Charlotte, NC$44,400
- Raleigh, NC$44,190
- Lakeland, FL$36,990
- Baton Rouge, LA$37,590
- Canton, OH$47,800
- Fort Myers, FL$37,880
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Helpers--Roofers salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do helpers--roofers make an hour in Atlanta?
$23.28 an hour on average, and $22.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--roofers salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--roofers take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $39,418 a year ($3,285 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,420.
Do helpers--roofers earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.