Roofers pay range in Waco
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,410 or more. The middle half of roofers in Waco earn between $47,520 and $61,410.
- $36K10th
- $48K25th
- $49KMedian
- $61K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,770 | $4,314 | $24.89 |
| Median | $49,000 | $4,083 | $23.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,520 | $3,960 | $22.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,410 | $5,118 | $29.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Waco vs. Texas and the U.S.
Roofers in Waco earn 10% more than the Texas average ($47,200) and 11% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | $51,770 | $49,000 | $36,310 | $61,410 | 200 |
| Texas | $47,200 | $46,030 | $34,120 | $61,560 | 5,740 |
| 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 Waco
On the average salary of $51,770, a single filer in Waco takes home about $43,777 a year, or $3,648 a month and $1,684 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Waco a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Waco area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $51,770 buys what about $55,937 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Waco ($46,020). A typical home costs $256,772, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Texas cities
Waco ranks 1st of 10 Texas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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
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 Waco: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Waco?
$24.89 an hour on average, and $23.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Waco?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Waco?
About $43,777 a year ($3,648 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,770. Texas has no state income tax.
Do roofers earn more in Waco than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Waco, TX (47380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.78, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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