Roofers pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $87,690 or more. The middle half of roofers in Grand Forks earn between $47,840 and $67,320.
- $48K10th
- $48K25th
- $51KMedian
- $67K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,980 | $4,915 | $28.36 |
| Median | $50,750 | $4,229 | $24.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,840 | $3,987 | $23.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,320 | $5,610 | $32.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Roofers in Grand Forks earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($60,540) and about the same as the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $58,980 | $50,750 | $47,840 | $87,690 | 40 |
| North Dakota | $60,540 | $59,740 | $46,050 | $87,360 | 290 |
| 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 Grand Forks
On the average salary of $58,980, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $49,570 a year, or $4,131 a month and $1,907 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $49,570 | $4,131 |
| Working in MN | $47,083 | $3,924 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $58,980 buys what about $68,057 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 3rd of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Fargo pays the most ($60,650).
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 Grand Forks: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Grand Forks?
$28.36 an hour on average, and $24.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $49,570 a year ($4,131 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,980.
Do roofers earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- 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 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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