SOC 47-2181 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Roofers — Atlantic City
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Roofers in Atlantic City, NJ is $77,990 per year, well above the national median of $55,440.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Roofers in Atlantic City, NJ is $77,990 per year, well above the national median of $55,440. The gap of 40.7% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $42,440 at the tenth percentile to more than $99,760 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,520 to $99,760.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Trenton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $82,100. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 122nd of 377 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,440 | −23.4% |
| 25th | $51,520 | −7.1% |
| Median (50th) | $77,990 | +40.7% |
| 75th | $99,760 | +79.9% |
| 90th | $99,760 | +79.9% |
| Mean | $74,410 | +34.2% |
Other metro areas in New Jersey
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton | $82,100 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Atlantic City run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $77,990 buys what $71,682 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 29.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,682US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,990 a year, 40.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,440 to $99,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Trenton, at $82,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Roofers in Atlantic City, NJ?
The median annual wage is $77,990, or $37.50 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 $55,440, so pay in Atlantic City, NJ is 40.7% 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 Atlantic City, NJ earns more than $99,760 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Trenton, at $82,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Atlantic City, NJ. 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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