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How much does a roofer make in Lincoln?

$47,360a year

Median yearly pay for roofers in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $22.77 an hour or $3,947 a month.

Hourly
$22.77
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
192 of 265
Jobs in the area
400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,770Median: $47,360Highest 10%: $60,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,770$18.64
25th$39,640$19.06
Median$47,360$22.77
75th$52,000$25.00
90th$60,240$28.96

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for roofers.

Sioux City, IA$47,050
Omaha, NE$46,460
Grand Island, NE$39,700
Roofer salary in Nebraska Roofer salary in all states

Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,270
Construction and Building Inspector$61,960
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$60,810
Electrician$60,680
Plumber$60,670
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$57,900
Brickmason and Blockmason$55,850
Paving$52,790
Sheet Metal Worker$52,740
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$49,970
Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NE

Frequently asked questions

How much does a roofer make an hour in Lincoln?

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $22.77 ($47,360 a year).

Do roofers make more in Lincoln than the national average?

No: $47,360 against $55,440 nationally, 15% less.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $46,460, so Lincoln pays 2% more.

Where does Lincoln rank for roofer pay?

192 of 265 metro areas with data.

How much does a roofer make starting out in Lincoln?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,240 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.