Roofer salary in North Dakota
Median $28.72 an hour for 290 roofers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Roofer pay in North Dakota: the full range
North Dakota ranks 14th of 51 states for median roofer pay, and 5th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $32.27). 290 roofers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $22.14 – $23.08 | $46,050 – $48,010 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.08 – $34.68 | $48,010 – $72,130 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $34.68 – $42.00 | $72,130 – $87,360 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Roofer pay by metro in North Dakota
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $22.13 | $29.62 | $36.76 | 130 | 3% above |
| Grand Forks | $23.00 | $24.40 | $42.16 | 40 | 15% below |
| Bismarck | $22.20 | $24.20 | $45.91 | 50 | 16% below |
| Minot | $22.22 | $23.76 | $35.17 | 40 | 17% below |
Roofer wages in North Dakota over time
Table
| Year | North Dakota $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $10.91 | $21.08 | $12.94 | 310 |
| 2000 | $11.16 | $20.86 | $13.95 | 410 |
| 2001 | $11.42 | $20.76 | $14.16 | 370 |
| 2002 | $11.89 | $21.28 | $14.51 | 320 |
| 2003 | $12.24 | $21.42 | $14.43 | 300 |
| 2004 | $12.54 | $21.37 | $14.83 | 220 |
| 2005 | $14.33 | $23.62 | $15.01 | 220 |
| 2006 | $14.43 | $23.04 | $15.51 | 240 |
| 2007 | $14.38 | $22.33 | $15.98 | 240 |
| 2008 | $13.99 | $20.92 | $16.17 | 310 |
| 2009 | $13.89 | $20.84 | $16.33 | 340 |
| 2010 | $14.46 | $21.35 | $16.45 | 370 |
| 2011 | $14.76 | $21.13 | $16.96 | 370 |
| 2012 | $14.73 | $20.65 | $16.97 | 390 |
| 2013 | $15.35 | $21.21 | $17.08 | 380 |
| 2014 | $16.67 | $22.67 | $17.19 | 310 |
| 2015 | $18.03 | $24.49 | $17.65 | 270 |
| 2016 | $19.81 | $26.57 | $18.15 | 230 |
| 2017 | $19.91 | $26.15 | $18.74 | 270 |
| 2018 | $19.97 | $25.60 | $19.22 | 230 |
| 2019 | $22.20 | $27.96 | $20.24 | 140 |
| 2020 | $24.75 | $30.79 | $20.95 | 100 |
| 2021 | $22.98 | $27.30 | $22.65 | 210 |
| 2022 | $22.69 | $24.96 | $23.04 | 360 |
| 2023 | $23.30 | $24.62 | $24.05 | 360 |
| 2024 | $23.00 | $23.61 | $24.51 | 310 |
| 2025 | $28.72 | $28.72 | $26.65 | 290 |
In today's dollars, the median roofer wage in North Dakota changed by +17.3% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for roofers in North Dakota
On federally funded construction in North Dakota, contractors must pay roofers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 6 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $19.83). 6 of the 6 counties still use a survey rate dated 2014 or earlier (for example Burleigh County at $19.83). The market median for the state is $28.72.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleigh | Survey SUND2012-001 2014-08-18 | $17.17 | $2.66 | $19.83 | ND20260012 |
| Morton | Survey SUND2012-004 2014-08-18 | $17.17 | $2.66 | $19.83 | ND20260015 |
| Oliver | Survey SUND2012-005 2014-08-18 | $17.17 | $2.66 | $19.83 | ND20260016 |
| Sioux | Survey SUND2012-006 2014-08-18 | $17.17 | $2.66 | $19.83 | ND20260017 |
| Cass | Survey SUND2012-002 2014-08-18 | $16.37 | $2.84 | $19.21 | ND20260013 |
| Grand Forks | Survey SUND2012-003 2014-08-18 | $16.37 | $2.84 | $19.21 | ND20260014 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the North Dakota prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do roofers make in North Dakota?
The median roofer in North Dakota earned $28.72 an hour ($59,740 a year) in May 2025, 8% above the national median of $26.65. The middle half earn $23.08–$34.68; the top 10% earn more than $42.00.
Where does North Dakota rank for roofer pay?
North Dakota ranks 14th of 51 states for roofer pay, with a median of $28.72 an hour, and 5th after adjusting for North Dakota's cost of living (BEA price parity 89.0, US = 100).
What is the union roofer rate in North Dakota?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a roofer classification for most North Dakota counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many roofers work in North Dakota?
BLS counted 290 roofers in North Dakota in May 2025, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.78; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, North Dakota and metro areas, SOC 47-2181.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.