SOC 47-3016 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Roofers — Missouri
Missouri
The median wage for Helpers--Roofers in Missouri is $35,800 per year, 18.9% below the national median of $44,160.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Helpers--Roofers in Missouri is $35,800 per year, 18.9% below the national median of $44,160. Half of workers earn between $33,610 and $36,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,350 and the ninetieth at $36,060.
Missouri ranks number 24th out of 26 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 733 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 672nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,350 | −29.0% |
| 25th | $33,610 | −23.9% |
| Median (50th) | $35,800 | −18.9% |
| 75th | $36,060 | −18.3% |
| 90th | $36,060 | −18.3% |
| Mean | $34,580 | −21.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $35,800 goes as far as $39,427 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,427US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,800 a year, 18.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,350 to $36,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 24th of 26 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Roofers in Missouri?
The median annual wage is $35,800, or $17.21 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 Missouri is 18.9% 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 Missouri earns more than $36,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,350 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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