§ 03 Trade wages
Roofers in Birmingham, AL
Roofers in the Birmingham, AL metro earned a median of $22.41 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 16% lower than the national median of $26.65. The middle half earned $20.90 to $27.09. About 260 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 134 of 154 metros with a reliable estimate for this trade. These are employee wages, not what a contractor bills you per hour.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 47-2181
Roofers, Birmingham, AL
25th pct$20.90per hour
Median$22.41per hour
75th pct$27.09per hour
10th pct$17.81
90th pct$30.26
Mean$23.82
Workers260
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $45/hr
OEWS reports what employers pay these workers per hour. A contractor’s bill also covers the business: insurance, licensing, vehicles, tools, office staff, warranty callbacks, unbilled travel time and profit. The wage is a floor for understanding a quote, never a price. You set the multiplier; we publish no typical markup because we have no citable source for one.What else is in a bill for this trade
- Crew size and dump fees for tear-off
- Fall-protection equipment and higher workers’ compensation rates
- Permits and inspections where required
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Birmingham, AL · mean RSE 3.3%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.