Roofers pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $32,900 or more. The middle half of roofers in San Juan earn between $23,220 and $29,140.
- $23K10th
- $23K25th
- $24KMedian
- $29K75th
- $33K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $26,380 | $2,198 | $12.68 |
| Median | $24,100 | $2,008 | $11.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,220 | $1,935 | $11.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,140 | $2,428 | $14.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Roofers in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($26,110) and 55% less than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is -57% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $26,380 | $24,100 | $23,140 | $32,900 | 400 |
| Puerto Rico | $26,110 | $24,100 | $23,010 | $30,850 | 550 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Puerto Rico cities
San Juan ranks 1st of 2 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- San Juan$26,380
- Mayaguez$25,980
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 San Juan: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in San Juan?
$12.68 an hour on average, and $11.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do roofers earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 55% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.66, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.66).
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