SOC 47-3016 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Roofers — New York
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
At $46,780, median pay for Helpers--Roofers in New York, NY tracks the national median of $44,160 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,780, median pay for Helpers--Roofers in New York, NY tracks the national median of $44,160 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $42,670 and $52,000. The lowest tenth earn under $42,440, while the highest tenth earn more than $62,400.
Employment stands at 130, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 638th of 757 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,440 | −3.9% |
| 25th | $42,670 | −3.4% |
| Median (50th) | $46,780 | +5.9% |
| 75th | $52,000 | +17.8% |
| 90th | $62,400 | +41.3% |
| Mean | $48,290 | +9.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New York run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $46,780 buys what $43,355 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,355US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,780 a year, 5.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,440 to $62,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Roofers in New York, NY?
The median annual wage is $46,780, or $22.49 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 New York, NY is 5.9% higher. 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 New York, NY earns more than $62,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,440 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in New York, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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