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SOC 47-2181 · Louisiana

Roofers Salary in Louisiana

Roofers in Louisiana earn the most in Lafayette (average $52,630 a year) and the least in Monroe ($51,330), across the 4 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the roofers average at $52,790 and the median at $48,760 for 760 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $58,140.

$53Khighest: Lafayette

$51Klowest: Monroe

470jobs in these metros

4metro areas

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Roofers average salary by city in Louisiana

Lafayette$52,630
Baton Rouge$52,460
Shreveport$51,590
Monroe$51,330

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lafayette	$52,630	$47,890	$38,060	$43,276	87
Baton Rouge	$52,460	$49,300	$43,740	$43,144	91
Shreveport	$51,590	$48,540	$38,770	$42,471	85
Monroe	$51,330	$48,450	$37,270	$42,270	84

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Roofers salary in other states

Roofers salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

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 47-2181.
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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