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Roofers in Alaska
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- Roofers in Alaska earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Roofers Work in Alaska?
250 people worked as Roofers in 2018 in this state.
There were 210 Roofers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,440 Roofers working in it, which means Alaska has fewer Roofers than average.
Job Projections for Alaska
Jobs for Roofers in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 11.1%.
Alaska Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 20 annual job openings, and a total of 240 jobs for Alaska Roofers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 16,500 annual jobs and 162,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Roofers Make in Alaska?
In 2018 wages for Roofers ranged from $34,310 to $76,220 with $48,480 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.5 to $36.64. The median hourly rate was $23.31.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $24.83 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $1.52.
The median salary in Alaska is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Alaska Metros for Roofers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Roofers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 190 | $46,070 |
| Fairbanks, AK | 50 | $59,970 |
Top States for Roofers Employment
View the list below to see where most Roofers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 21,040 | $33,800 |
| California | 18,440 | $49,550 |
| Texas | 7,720 | $35,280 |
| New York | 4,910 | $54,870 |
| Ohio | 4,620 | $38,790 |
| Washington | 4,540 | $54,200 |
| Illinois | 4,460 | $60,940 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,710 | $44,830 |
| Colorado | 3,490 | $40,660 |
| Oregon | 3,430 | $37,950 |
| Arizona | 3,030 | $35,590 |
| Indiana | 3,010 | $41,190 |
| Michigan | 2,980 | $39,840 |
| North Carolina | 2,960 | $35,290 |
| Georgia | 2,670 | $35,800 |
| Wisconsin | 2,570 | $41,590 |
| Virginia | 2,460 | $42,110 |
| Missouri | 2,190 | $48,400 |
| Tennessee | 2,100 | $32,780 |
| Utah | 2,080 | $37,840 |
Below are the states where Roofers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $60,940 |
| New Jersey | $59,340 |
| Rhode Island | $55,790 |
| Hawaii | $55,570 |
| New York | $54,870 |
| Connecticut | $54,390 |
| Washington | $54,200 |
| Minnesota | $52,470 |
| Massachusetts | $51,640 |
| California | $49,550 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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