Statewide pay Government data
Roofers in Texas earn a statewide median of $46,030 a year, 8% below the typical U.S. metro, ranking #44 of 50 states and DC. About 5,740 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
States ranked near Texas
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Pay by city Government data
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| WacoTEXAS · TX | $49,000 | $52,944 | 200 |
| AustinTEXAS · TX | $47,340 | $48,274 | 480 |
| DallasTEXAS · TX | $46,990 | $45,582 | 2,180 |
| TylerTEXAS · TX | $45,700 | $49,590 | 60 |
| HoustonTEXAS · TX | $45,500 | $46,132 | 1,230 |
| San AntonioTEXAS · TX | $43,720 | $46,159 | 350 |
| LongviewTEXAS · TX | $39,460 | $44,097 | 80 |
| Corpus ChristiTEXAS · TX | $37,600 | $40,574 | 50 |
| LubbockTEXAS · TX | $36,650 | $40,135 | 90 |
| El PasoTEXAS · TX | $36,300 | $40,373 | 120 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
Pay outside the cities Government data
BLS also reports pay for Texas's rural (nonmetropolitan) regions.
BLS OEWS nonmetropolitan areas, May 2025.
The job (national)
Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.
Nationally, jobs are projected to grow 5.3% from 2025 to 2035, with about 12,000 openings a year. Typical training: moderate-term on-the-job training.
Nationally, roofers have 162 injuries or illnesses serious enough to miss work per 10,000 full-time workers, 1.9× the rate for all jobs (87). The most common cause is falls, slips and trips.
What the work is like Government data
How often roofers deal with each condition, from surveys of workers in the job.
Getting started usually takes some preparation (high school plus months of training).
O*NET 31.0 Work Context and Job Zones (U.S. Department of Labor), national.
Licensing in Texas Official source
The main state licensing office in Texas is the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Plumbers are licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. It can point you to the right license for roofers.
Official Texas licensing site ↗
Requirements for roofers vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in Texas
All trades in Texas.