Roofers pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,340 or more. The middle half of roofers in Wilmington earn between $39,020 and $50,340.
- $32K10th
- $39K25th
- $49KMedian
- $50K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,910 | $3,992 | $23.03 |
| Median | $48,740 | $4,062 | $23.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,020 | $3,252 | $18.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,340 | $4,195 | $24.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Roofers in Wilmington earn 4% less than the North Carolina average ($50,030) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $47,910 | $48,740 | $32,270 | $60,340 | 170 |
| North Carolina | $50,030 | $49,010 | $36,760 | $60,600 | 3,060 |
| United States | $58,140 | $55,440 | $37,460 | $81,720 | 135,490 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Roofers salary after taxes in Wilmington
On the average salary of $47,910, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $39,273 a year, or $3,273 a month and $1,510 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wilmington a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $47,910 buys what about $49,688 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 9.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 7th of 10 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($51,980).
- Raleigh$51,980
- Charlotte$51,100
- Asheville$51,090
- Winston-Salem$50,630
- Greensboro$50,320
- Greenville$47,940
- Wilmington$47,910
- Hickory$45,860
- Jacksonville$45,170
- Rocky Mount$40,200
Highest-paying cities for roofers
Worcester, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($85,350).
- Worcester, MA$85,350
- Chicago, IL$81,010
- Springfield, IL$78,500
- Bridgeport, CT$78,320
- New York, NY$77,160
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Roofers salary in Wilmington: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Wilmington?
$23.03 an hour on average, and $23.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $39,273 a year ($3,273 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,910.
Do roofers earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($58,140).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2181; area Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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