Roofers pay range in Mayaguez
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $28,850 or more. The middle half of roofers in Mayaguez earn between $23,520 and $28,420.
- $23K10th
- $24K25th
- $24KMedian
- $28K75th
- $29K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $25,980 | $2,165 | $12.49 |
| Median | $24,380 | $2,032 | $11.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,520 | $1,960 | $11.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $28,420 | $2,368 | $13.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Mayaguez vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Roofers in Mayaguez earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($26,110) and 55% less than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is -56% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayaguez | $25,980 | $24,380 | $23,250 | $28,850 | 80 |
| Puerto Rico | $26,110 | $24,100 | $23,010 | $30,850 | 550 |
| 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.
Is Mayaguez a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Mayaguez ($25,270). A typical home costs $108,900, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Mayaguez ranks 2nd of 2 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($26,380).
- San Juan$26,380
- Mayaguez$25,980
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 Mayaguez: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Mayaguez?
$12.49 an hour on average, and $11.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Mayaguez?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do roofers earn more in Mayaguez than elsewhere?
The average here is 55% 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 Mayaguez, PR (32420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.84, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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