SOC 47-3016 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Roofers — Maryland
Maryland
In Maryland the median wage is $34,830.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Maryland the median wage is $34,830. That is 21.1% lower than the national median of $44,160. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,080 and $45,760. The lowest tenth earn under $31,660, while the highest tenth earn more than $47,030.
Among the 26 states with published data for this occupation, Maryland ranks 25th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 709th of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,660 | −28.3% |
| 25th | $34,080 | −22.8% |
| Median (50th) | $34,830 | −21.1% |
| 75th | $45,760 | +3.6% |
| 90th | $47,030 | +6.5% |
| Mean | $38,640 | −12.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $34,830 buys what $33,171 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 24.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,171US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,830 a year, 21.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,660 to $47,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 25th of 26 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Roofers in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $34,830, or $16.75 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,160, so pay in Maryland is 21.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maryland earns more than $47,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,660 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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