Roofers pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,040 or more. The middle half of roofers in Duluth earn between $59,320 and $90,040.
- $47K10th
- $59K25th
- $73KMedian
- $90K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,410 | $5,951 | $34.33 |
| Median | $72,860 | $6,072 | $35.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,320 | $4,943 | $28.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,040 | $7,503 | $43.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Roofers in Duluth earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($72,920) and 23% more than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is +31% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $71,410 | $72,860 | $47,110 | $90,040 | 240 |
| Minnesota | $72,920 | $74,490 | $46,020 | $99,170 | 1,890 |
| 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 Duluth
On the average salary of $71,410, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $55,734 a year, or $4,645 a month and $2,144 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $56,337 | $4,695 |
| Working in MN | $55,734 | $4,645 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $71,410 buys what about $80,446 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 3rd of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($75,920).
- Minneapolis$75,920
- St. Cloud$71,770
- Duluth$71,410
- Rochester$66,690
- Mankato$56,290
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 Duluth: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Duluth?
$34.33 an hour on average, and $35.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Duluth?
About $55,734 a year ($4,645 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,410. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do roofers earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% more 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 Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.19, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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