Helpers--Roofers pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,670 or more. The middle half of helpers--roofers in Baton Rouge earn between $27,630 and $47,040.
- $27K10th
- $28K25th
- $37KMedian
- $47K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,590 | $3,132 | $18.07 |
| Median | $36,560 | $3,047 | $17.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,630 | $2,302 | $13.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,040 | $3,920 | $22.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Roofers pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Helpers--roofers in Baton Rouge earn about the same as the Louisiana average ($38,700) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($45,150). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $44,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $37,590 | $36,560 | $26,730 | $50,670 | 30 |
| Louisiana | $38,700 | $43,680 | $26,730 | $47,680 | 70 |
| 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 Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $37,590, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $31,642 a year, or $2,637 a month and $1,217 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for helpers--roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $37,590 buys what about $41,408 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Roofers salary in nearby metro areas
- Houston, TX$38,960
- Dallas, TX$42,770
- Atlanta, GA$48,420
- Lakeland, FL$36,990
- Fort Myers, FL$37,880
- Charlotte, NC$44,400
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 Baton Rouge: questions
How much do helpers--roofers make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$18.07 an hour on average, and $17.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--roofers salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--roofers take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $31,642 a year ($2,637 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,590.
Do helpers--roofers earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less 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 Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.98, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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