Roofers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for roofers is $22.13 an hour ($46,030 a year). About 5,740 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($55,440). Texas ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for roofers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.41 | $34,120 |
| 25% of workers | $18.00 | $37,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.13 | $46,030 |
| 75% of workers | $25.78 | $53,630 |
| 90% of workers | $29.59 | $61,560 |
Roofers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Waco | $49,000 | 200 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $47,340 | 480 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $46,990 | 2,180 |
| Tyler | $45,700 | 60 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $45,500 | 1,230 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $43,720 | 350 |
| Longview | $39,460 | 80 |
| Corpus Christi | $37,600 | 50 |
| Lubbock | $36,650 | 90 |
| El Paso | $36,300 | 120 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $48,900 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $48,740 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $47,590 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $48,930 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $43,070 |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | $51,140 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $47,030 |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $39,630 |
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