Industries with Fastest Roofers Salary Growth
These industries raised Roofers salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
28
Industries with Growth
+122.3%
Highest Growth
+36.0%
Average Growth
2
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Roofers salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 28 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $34,860 | $77,510 | +$42,650 | +122.3% |
| 2 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $34,860 | $77,510 | +$42,650 | +122.3% |
| 3 | Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | $48,540 | $74,090 | +$25,550 | +52.6% |
| 4 | Wood Product Manufacturing | $32,250 | $48,810 | +$16,560 | +51.3% |
| 5 | Other Wood Product Manufacturing | $32,250 | $48,810 | +$16,560 | +51.3% |
| 6 | Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $39,880 | $59,420 | +$19,540 | +49.0% |
| 7 | Masonry Contractors | $61,010 | $90,810 | +$29,800 | +48.8% |
| 8 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $38,370 | $55,230 | +$16,860 | +43.9% |
| 9 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) | $38,370 | $55,230 | +$16,860 | +43.9% |
| 10 | Building Finishing Contractors | $42,810 | $60,530 | +$17,720 | +41.4% |
| 11 | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | $46,290 | $65,450 | +$19,160 | +41.4% |
| 12 | Administrative and Support Services | $36,710 | $50,750 | +$14,040 | +38.2% |
| 13 | Nonresidential Building Construction | $40,560 | $52,000 | +$11,440 | +28.2% |
| 14 | Real Estate | $37,400 | $47,730 | +$10,330 | +27.6% |
| 15 | Construction of Buildings | $39,160 | $49,350 | +$10,190 | +26.0% |
| 16 | Employment Services | $36,310 | $45,610 | +$9,300 | +25.6% |
| 17 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $50,240 | $62,180 | +$11,940 | +23.8% |
| 18 | Residential Building Construction | $37,980 | $46,980 | +$9,000 | +23.7% |
| 19 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $42,390 | $51,080 | +$8,690 | +20.5% |
| 20 | Educational Services | $49,390 | $59,200 | +$9,810 | +19.9% |
| 21 | Roofing Contractors | $42,320 | $50,680 | +$8,360 | +19.8% |
| 22 | Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $42,350 | $50,690 | +$8,340 | +19.7% |
| 23 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $44,740 | $53,430 | +$8,690 | +19.4% |
| 24 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $40,640 | $47,640 | +$7,000 | +17.2% |
| 25 | Building Equipment Contractors | $48,070 | $55,370 | +$7,300 | +15.2% |
| 26 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $49,990 | $53,110 | +$3,120 | +6.2% |
| 27 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $47,580 | $50,330 | +$2,750 | +5.8% |
| 28 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $54,920 | $55,870 | +$950 | +1.7% |
2 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $45,820 | $39,270 | -$6,550 | -14.3% |
| 2 | Temporary Help Services | $39,200 | $36,870 | -$2,330 | -5.9% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Roofers in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.