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Roofer salary in North Carolina
The middle half of roofers in North Carolina earned $21.61 to $27.18 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $29.14 or more.1 The median is 12% below the US median.2
OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $17.67
- 25th
- $21.61
- Median
- $23.56
- 75th
- $27.18
- 90th
- $29.14
- 10th
- $36,760
- 25th
- $44,960
- Median
- $49,010
- 75th
- $56,530
- 90th
- $60,600
Which North Carolina cities pay roofers the most?
Raleigh-Cary has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $24.39 an hour; Rocky Mount has the lowest, $19.28.1
- Raleigh–Cary$24.39
- Asheville$23.89
- Winston–Salem$23.69
- Greensboro–High Point$23.61
- Wilmington$23.43
- Charlotte–Concord$23.28
- Greenville$23.00
- Jacksonville$22.85
- Hickory–Lenoir$22.51
- Rocky Mount$19.28
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in North Carolina?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $60,600 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new roofers make in North Carolina?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in North Carolina earned $17.67 an hour or less ($36,760 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $21.61 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in North Carolina?
Projections Central expects North Carolina to go from 4,120 roofer jobs in 2024 to 4,380 in 2034, a change of 6.5%, with about 320 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 4,120 | 4,380 | 6.5% | 320 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in North Carolina?
Roofers rank fifth of the five trades on this site by median pay in North Carolina. General contractors have the highest median, $36.19 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.19 | $75,270 | 32,460 |
| HVAC Technicians | $27.53 | $57,260 | 15,230 |
| Plumbers | $27.44 | $57,080 | 14,510 |
| Electricians | $27.31 | $56,800 | 21,640 |
| Roofers | $23.56 | $49,010 | 3,060 |
Where to train in North Carolina
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, North Carolina, 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)