Roofer Salary · Updated May 2026

Roofer salary in North Carolina

The median roofer salary in North Carolina is $49,010 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025) — 12% below the national median of $55,440. Most roofers in North Carolina earn between $36,760 and $60,600, and the state ranks #30 of 51 for roofer pay.

Median

$49,010

Entry (10th)

$36,760

Top (90th)

$60,600

State rank

#30/51

Annual wages, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

North Carolina vs. the national average

PercentileNorth CarolinaNational
10th percentile (entry)$36,760$37,460
Median (50th)$49,010$55,440
90th percentile (top)$60,600$81,720

For context, the highest-paying state for roofers is Illinois ($77,900 median) and the lowest is Oklahoma ($43,680).

Licensing & taxes for roofers

About 32 states require a roofing or general contractor license to bid jobs above a set dollar threshold. Rules and thresholds vary widely — some states license roofing specifically, others fold it into a general contractor license, and a few leave it to local jurisdictions.

Whether you charge sales tax on your labor depends on the state and the type of job. Several states tax services by default, and many distinguish a real-property improvement (often not taxed to the customer) from a repair of tangible property (often taxed). This isn't tax advice — confirm with your state revenue department.

For the full state-by-state licensing, reciprocity, and sales-tax breakdown, see the roofer salary & licensing guide.

Roofer pay in North Carolina: FAQ

How much does a roofer make in North Carolina?
The median roofer salary in North Carolina is $49,010 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025) — 12% below the national median of $55,440. Most roofers in the state earn between $36,760 and $60,600.
What is the starting salary for roofers in North Carolina?
Entry-level roofers in North Carolina — the bottom 10% — earn around $36,760 a year. Pay rises with licensing, experience, and specialization.
What do the top roofers earn in North Carolina?
The highest-paid 10% of roofers in North Carolina make about $60,600 or more per year — typically licensed masters, specialists, or business owners.
Does North Carolina pay roofers well?
North Carolina ranks #30 of 51 states and D.C. for roofer pay, making it a middle-of-the-pack states for the trade. Its median of $49,010 is 12% below the U.S. median of $55,440.

Other trades in North Carolina

Electrician salary in North Carolina $56,800 Plumber salary in North Carolina $57,080 HVAC Technician salary in North Carolina $57,260 Carpenter salary in North Carolina $49,100 Painter salary in North Carolina $44,110

Compare roofers pay in every state

Illinois $77,900 New Jersey $76,600 Minnesota $74,490 Massachusetts $72,750 Alaska $66,750 New York $66,020 California $63,600 Connecticut $62,070 District of Columbia $61,750 Rhode Island $61,630 Washington $60,640 Maryland $60,090 New Hampshire $59,830 North Dakota $59,740 Hawaii $59,580 Michigan $59,530 Delaware $59,440 Wisconsin $59,370 Vermont $59,040 Montana $59,030 Oregon $58,970 Indiana $57,980 Idaho $57,790 Pennsylvania $55,710 Colorado $51,750 West Virginia $51,170 Nevada $51,090 Maine $50,120 Ohio $49,390 Louisiana $48,760 Utah $48,680 Iowa $48,660 Missouri $48,570 Virginia $48,420 South Dakota $47,710 Florida $47,590 Arkansas $47,470 Arizona $47,340 Kansas $47,190 Georgia $46,940 Kentucky $46,940 Nebraska $46,460 Texas $46,030 South Carolina $45,760 Tennessee $45,690 Alabama $45,670 Wyoming $45,650 New Mexico $45,300 Mississippi $44,940 Oklahoma $43,680

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS OEWS, May 2025, via the BLS public API (SOC 47-2181). Wages are annual and vary by experience, licensing, certification, and local demand. See all roofers by state or trade salaries by state.