Roofer Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$23.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,271/year ($3,356/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 31st of 51 states for Roofer pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 760 Roofer jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $48,760 a year — though pay ranges from $36,140 for newcomers to $84,590 at the top.
Roofer pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 760 Roofer jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 47-2181, “Roofers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Roofer salary of $48,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,271 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $48,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,671 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,730 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,088 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,271 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,356 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Roofer make in Louisiana?
- The median Roofer salary in Louisiana is $48,760 per year ($23.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,970 and $56,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Roofer in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $48,760, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $40,271 per year ($3,356 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Roofer jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 760 Roofer jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.