Roofers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for roofers is $23.56 an hour ($49,010 a year). About 3,060 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($55,440). North Carolina ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for roofers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.67 | $36,760 |
| 25% of workers | $21.61 | $44,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.56 | $49,010 |
| 75% of workers | $27.18 | $56,530 |
| 90% of workers | $29.14 | $60,600 |
Roofers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $50,720 | 580 |
| Asheville | $49,680 | 110 |
| Winston-Salem | $49,280 | 190 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $49,110 | 230 |
| Wilmington | $48,740 | 170 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $48,410 | 1,130 |
| Greenville | $47,830 | 30 |
| Jacksonville | $47,530 | 40 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $46,810 | 80 |
| Rocky Mount | $40,100 | 40 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for roofers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 12,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $49,100 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $42,990 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $45,080 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $48,430 |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $39,230 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $44,650 |
| Construction Laborers | $44,720 |
| Electricians | $56,800 |
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