Roofers pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,240 or more. The middle half of roofers in Jackson earn between $36,580 and $48,050.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $45KMedian
- $48K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,980 | $3,748 | $21.62 |
| Median | $44,850 | $3,738 | $21.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,580 | $3,048 | $17.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,050 | $4,004 | $23.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Roofers in Jackson earn about the same as the Mississippi average ($45,280) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $44,980 | $44,850 | $35,710 | $65,240 | 110 |
| Mississippi | $45,280 | $44,940 | $35,280 | $62,830 | 480 |
| United States | $58,140 | $55,440 | $37,460 | $81,720 | 135,490 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Roofers salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $44,980, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $37,254 a year, or $3,105 a month and $1,433 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $44,980 buys what about $50,512 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 1st of 2 Mississippi metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Jackson$44,980
- Hattiesburg$43,000
Highest-paying cities for roofers
Worcester, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($85,350).
- Worcester, MA$85,350
- Chicago, IL$81,010
- Springfield, IL$78,500
- Bridgeport, CT$78,320
- New York, NY$77,160
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Roofers salary in Jackson: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Jackson?
$21.63 an hour on average, and $21.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Jackson?
About $37,254 a year ($3,105 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,980.
Do roofers earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($58,140).
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; area Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.1%.
- 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 0.48, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.48).
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