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OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $18.02
- 25th
- $19.03
- Median
- $22.34
- 75th
- $26.75
- 90th
- $28.69
- 10th
- $37,480
- 25th
- $39,580
- Median
- $46,460
- 75th
- $55,650
- 90th
- $59,670
Which Nebraska cities pay roofers the most?
Lincoln has the highest median of the 3 metro areas below, $22.77 an hour; Grand Island has the lowest, $19.09.1
- Lincoln$22.77
- Omaha$22.34
- Grand Island$19.09
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in Nebraska?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $59,670 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new roofers make in Nebraska?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in Nebraska earned $18.02 an hour or less ($37,480 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $19.03 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in Nebraska?
Projections Central expects Nebraska to go from 1,930 roofer jobs in 2024 to 2,160 in 2034, a change of 12%, with about 160 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1,930 | 2,160 | 12% | 160 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in Nebraska?
Roofers rank fifth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Nebraska. General contractors have the highest median, $36.33 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.33 | $75,570 | 6,020 |
| Plumbers | $29.31 | $60,970 | 4,110 |
| Electricians | $29.24 | $60,820 | 6,440 |
| HVAC Technicians | $28.77 | $59,850 | 3,020 |
| Roofers | $22.34 | $46,460 | 1,730 |
Where to train in Nebraska
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Nebraska, 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)