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Roofers average salary by city in Texas
- Waco$51,770
- Austin$50,080
- Dallas$49,590
- Houston$46,130
- Tyler$45,290
- San Antonio$45,090
- Longview$43,160
- Corpus Christi$41,580
- Lubbock$41,200
- El Paso$38,350
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | $51,770 | $49,000 | $47,520 | $43,777 | 93 |
| Austin | $50,080 | $47,340 | $39,810 | $42,419 | 98 |
| Dallas | $49,590 | $46,990 | $38,560 | $42,026 | 103 |
| Houston | $46,130 | $45,500 | $37,100 | $39,245 | 99 |
| Tyler | $45,290 | $45,700 | $37,200 | $38,571 | 92 |
| San Antonio | $45,090 | $43,720 | $36,690 | $38,410 | 95 |
| Longview | $43,160 | $39,460 | $35,880 | $36,859 | 89 |
| Corpus Christi | $41,580 | $37,600 | $34,520 | $35,590 | 93 |
| Lubbock | $41,200 | $36,650 | $29,410 | $35,284 | 91 |
| El Paso | $38,350 | $36,300 | $29,450 | $32,994 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- 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.
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