§ 03 Trade wages
Roofers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Roofers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro earned a median of $23.80 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 11% lower than the national median of $26.65. The middle half earned $22.88 to $30.62. About 280 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 89 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, Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
25th pct$22.88per hour
Median$23.80per hour
75th pct$30.62per hour
10th pct$18.21
90th pct$32.92
Mean$26.06
Workers280
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $48/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 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · mean RSE 3.9%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.