Roofer Salary in North Carolina: $52,000 Average

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Average base salary, North Carolina

$52,000 / year

≈ $4,350 per month · $25.00 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for North Carolina · median $50,500

25th percentile
$46,500Average
$52,00075th percentile
$58,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Roofer salary by state

Alabama$49,500

Alaska$71,000

Arizona$52,500

Arkansas$47,500

California$70,000

Colorado$58,000

Connecticut$71,000

Delaware$57,000

District of Columbia$71,000

Florida$50,500

Georgia$50,000

Hawaii$63,500

Idaho$56,000

Illinois$80,500

Indiana$62,000

Iowa$54,000

Kansas$55,000

Kentucky$52,500

Louisiana$54,500

Maine$55,500

Maryland$64,000

Massachusetts$75,500

Michigan$63,500

Minnesota$75,500

Mississippi$47,000

Missouri$58,500

Montana$59,000

Nebraska$49,500

Nevada$59,500

New Hampshire$66,000

New Jersey$77,000

New Mexico$49,500

New York$72,000

North Carolina$52,000

North Dakota$62,500

Ohio$57,500

Oklahoma$51,000

Oregon$63,500

Pennsylvania$58,500

Rhode Island$66,000

South Carolina$52,000

South Dakota$48,500

Tennessee$48,500

Texas$49,000

Utah$53,500

Vermont$58,500

Virginia$53,500

Washington$71,500

West Virginia$53,000

Wisconsin$60,000

Wyoming$51,500

About this role

Roofer is a professional role in the Construction and Extraction job family. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Roofers do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.
Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.
Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.
Estimate materials and labor required to complete roofing jobs.
Cement or nail flashing strips of metal or shingle over joints to make them watertight.

Top skills: Coordination Critical Thinking Active Listening Time Management Speaking Operations Monitoring

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Roofer salary by industry

Construction

132,130 workers

$60,500

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

1,330 workers

$51,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

1,010 workers

$49,500

Educational Services

380 workers

$67,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

380 workers

$72,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

190 workers

$80,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

120 workers

$66,000

Sectors 44 and 45 – Retail Trade

70 workers

$60,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Roofer pays 6% below the average across 60 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $64,000).

Similar-paying roles in Construction and Extraction

Extraction Workers, All Other$60,000

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$61,000

Carpet Installer$59,000

Tile and Stone Setters$61,500

Glazier$62,000

Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$58,500

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$62,500

Stonemason$63,000

Painters, Construction and Maintenance$57,500

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$57,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Roofer make?

The average base salary for a Roofer in the United States is $60,000 per year, or about $28.85 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $48,000 and $67,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Construction and Extraction roles?

The Construction and Extraction job family averages $64,000 across 60 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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