Salaries › Roofer › Mississippi
Roofer Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$21.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,492/year ($3,041/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 50th of 51 states for Roofer pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 480 Roofer jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $44,940 a year — though pay ranges from $35,280 for newcomers to $62,830 at the top.
Roofer pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 480 Roofer jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 47-2181, “Roofers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Roofer salary of $44,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,492 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $44,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,213 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,438 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,798 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,492 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,041 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Roofer make in Mississippi?
- The median Roofer salary in Mississippi is $44,940 per year ($21.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,450 and $49,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Roofer in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $44,940, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $36,492 per year ($3,041 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Roofer jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 480 Roofer jobs in Mississippi in the latest survey (May 2025).
Top-paying states for Roofers
Other salaries in Mississippi
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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.