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Roofers in Kansas
Considering a career as a Roofer in Kansas?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Roofers in Kansas are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Roofers in Kansas is growing faster than average.
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Roofers in Kansas earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Roofers Work in Kansas?
In 2018, there were 910 Roofers working in the state.
There were 820 Roofers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 90 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,440 Roofers working in it, which means Kansas has fewer Roofers than average.
Job Projections for Kansas
Jobs for Roofers in this state are growing at a rate of 5.4% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 11.1%.
Kansas Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 140 annual Roofers job openings in Kansas, and 1,360 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 16,500 annual jobs and 162,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Roofers Make in Kansas?
In 2018 wages for Roofers ranged from $26,080 to $65,210 with $38,620 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $12.54 to $31.35. The median hourly rate was $18.57.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $17.74 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.83.
The median salary in Kansas is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Kansas Metros for Roofers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Roofers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Kansas City, MO-KS | 1,040 | $45,250 |
Wichita, KS | 130 | $41,590 |
Topeka, KS | 80 | $37,540 |
Manhattan, KS | 30 | $32,740 |
Top States for Roofers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Roofers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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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 |
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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
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