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OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $17.37
- 25th
- $20.36
- Median
- $21.96
- 75th
- $25.64
- 90th
- $29.29
- 10th
- $36,120
- 25th
- $42,340
- Median
- $45,670
- 75th
- $53,340
- 90th
- $60,920
Which Alabama cities pay roofers the most?
Birmingham has the highest median of the 3 metro areas below, $22.41 an hour; Mobile has the lowest, $21.90.1
- Birmingham$22.41
- Decatur$22.25
- Mobile$21.90
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in Alabama?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $60,920 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new roofers make in Alabama?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in Alabama earned $17.37 an hour or less ($36,120 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $20.36 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in Alabama?
Projections Central expects Alabama to go from 1,240 roofer jobs in 2024 to 1,380 in 2034, a change of 11.5%, with about 100 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1,240 | 1,380 | 11.5% | 100 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in Alabama?
Roofers rank fifth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Alabama. General contractors have the highest median, $30.83 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $30.83 | $64,120 | 13,580 |
| Plumbers | $28.21 | $58,670 | 6,950 |
| Electricians | $26.78 | $55,690 | 10,900 |
| HVAC Technicians | $23.26 | $48,370 | 8,260 |
| Roofers | $21.96 | $45,670 | 1,010 |
Where to train in Alabama
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Alabama, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Roofers (47-2181), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)