Roofer Salary in Texas (2026)
$22.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,165/year ($3,264/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 44th of 51 states for Roofer pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 5,740 Roofer jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $46,030 a year — though pay ranges from $34,120 for newcomers to $61,560 at the top.
Roofer pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,740 Roofer jobs in Texas (occupation code 47-2181, “Roofers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Roofer salary of $46,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $39,165 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,344 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,521 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,165 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,264 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Roofer make in Texas?
- The median Roofer salary in Texas is $46,030 per year ($22.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,430 and $53,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a Roofer in Texas?
- On the median salary of $46,030, a single filer in Texas takes home about $39,165 per year ($3,264 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
- How many Roofer jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 5,740 Roofer jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.