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$32.09median an hour
$66,750median a year
OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $23.38
- 25th
- $27.31
- Median
- $32.09
- 75th
- $38.75
- 90th
- $44.45
- 10th
- $48,630
- 25th
- $56,810
- Median
- $66,750
- 75th
- $80,600
- 90th
- $92,450
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in Alaska?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $92,450 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new roofers make in Alaska?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in Alaska earned $23.38 an hour or less ($48,630 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $27.31 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in Alaska?
Projections Central expects Alaska to go from 280 roofer jobs in 2024 to 280 in 2034, a change of 0%, with about 20 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 280 | 280 | 0% | 20 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in Alaska?
Roofers rank fifth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Alaska. General contractors have the highest median, $49.10 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $49.10 | $102,140 | 2,690 |
| Plumbers | $45.15 | $93,920 | 1,200 |
| Electricians | $43.00 | $89,440 | 1,870 |
| HVAC Technicians | $37.23 | $77,430 | 610 |
| Roofers | $32.09 | $66,750 | 310 |
Where to train in Alaska
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Alaska, 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)