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How much does a roofer make in Memphis?

$46,480a year

Median yearly pay for roofers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $22.35 an hour or $3,873 a month.

Hourly
$22.35
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
216 of 265
Jobs in the area
360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,090Median: $46,480Highest 10%: $63,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,090$17.83
25th$41,150$19.78
Median$46,480$22.35
75th$50,070$24.07
90th$63,120$30.35

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for roofers.

Nashville, TN$48,120
Morristown, TN$47,950
Chattanooga, TN$45,530
Knoxville, TN$45,030
Kingsport, TN$39,720
Roofer salary in Tennessee Roofer salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,850
Brickmason and Blockmason$65,360
Earth Driller$61,710
Electrician$60,890
Sheet Metal Worker$60,780
Construction and Building Inspector$59,750
Plumber$58,690
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$56,780
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$53,870
Carpenter$50,620
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a roofer make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $22.35 ($46,480 a year).

Do roofers make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $46,480 against $55,440 nationally, 16% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $45,690, so Memphis pays 2% more.

Where does Memphis rank for roofer pay?

216 of 265 metro areas with data.

How much does a roofer make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,120 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.