In Alabama, helpers--roofers earn $33,150 at the median, or about $15.94 an hour. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $38K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Alabama. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Helpers--Roofers salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $23,180, 25th percentile $24,860, median $33,150, 75th percentile $35,870, 90th percentile $37,710. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level helpers--roofers (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $33K. Top earners bring in $38K or more, a $15K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $33,150 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,180, and experienced helpers--roofers can clear $37,710. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $33K enough to live in Alabama?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,265/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 47.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a helpers--roofers salary go in Alabama?▼
Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median helpers--roofers salary is worth about $37,517 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do helpers--roofers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
