Roofers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$50,970
↑ 44.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Roofers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Roofers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 44.5% since 2011 ($35,280 → $50,970)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $50,970
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,970 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $50,030 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $47,920 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $47,110 | +8.1% |
| 2020 | $43,580 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | $42,100 | +5.3% |
| 2018 | $39,970 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | $38,970 | +3.2% |
| 2016 | $37,760 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | $36,720 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | $35,760 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | $35,520 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | $35,290 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | $35,280 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.