Helpers--Roofers pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,860 or more. The middle half of helpers--roofers in Albuquerque earn between $34,720 and $49,080.
- $28K10th
- $35K25th
- $39KMedian
- $49K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,840 | $3,403 | $19.63 |
| Median | $38,610 | $3,218 | $18.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,720 | $2,893 | $16.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,080 | $4,090 | $23.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Roofers pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Helpers--roofers in Albuquerque earn 7% more than the New Mexico average ($38,160) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($45,150). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $44,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $40,840 | $38,610 | $28,090 | $53,860 | 60 |
| New Mexico | $38,160 | $37,640 | $28,090 | $53,860 | 130 |
| 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 Albuquerque
On the average salary of $40,840, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $34,206 a year, or $2,851 a month and $1,316 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 Albuquerque a good place for helpers--roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $40,840 buys what about $42,744 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 8.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Roofers salary in nearby metro areas
- Dallas, TX$42,770
- Houston, TX$38,960
- Fresno, CA$51,010
- Salinas, CA$56,980
- San Jose, CA$63,690
- Baton Rouge, LA$37,590
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 Albuquerque: questions
How much do helpers--roofers make an hour in Albuquerque?
$19.64 an hour on average, and $18.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--roofers salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--roofers take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $34,206 a year ($2,851 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,840.
Do helpers--roofers earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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 3.96, this job is 4.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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