SOC 47-2181 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Roofers — Detroit
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Roofers in Detroit, MI is $63,390 per year, 14.3% 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 Detroit, MI is $63,390 per year, 14.3% above the national median of $55,440. Pay ranges from under $47,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,480 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,100 to $78,970.
Employment stands at 1,450, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Flint leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $70,760. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 298th of 671 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,880 | −13.6% |
| 25th | $49,100 | −11.4% |
| Median (50th) | $63,390 | +14.3% |
| 75th | $78,970 | +42.4% |
| 90th | $80,480 | +45.2% |
| Mean | $66,110 | +19.2% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flint | $70,760 | 120 | |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $61,730 | 80 | |
| 3 | Kalamazoo | $59,280 | 110 | |
| 4 | Jackson | $58,320 | 80 | |
| 5 | Saginaw | $57,300 | 50 | |
| 6 | Traverse City | $50,720 | 60 | |
| 7 | Lansing | $50,440 | 90 | |
| 8 | Grand Rapids | $49,630 | 380 | |
| 9 | Bay City | $48,000 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Detroit run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $63,390 goes as far as $65,894 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,894US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,390 a year, 14.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,880 to $80,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,450 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Flint, at $70,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Roofers in Detroit, MI?
The median annual wage is $63,390, or $30.48 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 Detroit, MI is 14.3% 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 Detroit, MI earns more than $80,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,880 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 Flint, at $70,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,450 jobs in this occupation in Detroit, MI. 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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