Roofers pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,670 or more. The middle half of roofers in Omaha earn between $43,920 and $56,850.
- $38K10th
- $44K25th
- $46KMedian
- $57K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,990 | $4,082 | $23.55 |
| Median | $46,460 | $3,872 | $22.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,920 | $3,660 | $21.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,850 | $4,738 | $27.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Roofers in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($47,930) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $48,990 | $46,460 | $37,870 | $59,670 | 870 |
| Nebraska | $47,930 | $46,460 | $37,480 | $59,670 | 1,730 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $48,990, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $40,194 a year, or $3,349 a month and $1,546 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $40,294 | $3,358 |
| Working in NE | $40,194 | $3,349 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $48,990 buys what about $53,302 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Omaha$48,990
- Lincoln$48,770
- Grand Island$44,900
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 Omaha: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Omaha?
$23.55 an hour on average, and $22.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Omaha?
About $40,194 a year ($3,349 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,990.
Do roofers earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 2.01, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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