Summary
Comprehensive 2026 salary benchmarking for Roofing Technicians in Houston, TX, featuring median wages around $47K-$51K, entry-level at $42K, top-end up to $63K, 3.9% YoY growth, matching national averages, amid strong construction demand.
Salary Overview
Compared to National Average: Essentially matches the BLS national roofer median of $50,970 (0.6% above per Glassdoor Houston data).
Comparable Metro Area Salary Analysis
Comparable to Dallas ($46,820, BLS DFW metro) and Phoenix ($50,380, BLS metro); lower than Chicago ($69,570, BLS metro), Los Angeles ($64,600, BLS metro), and Washington D.C. ($62,400, BLS metro).
Factors Influencing Local Salary
- Union membership
- Experience and specialization
- Construction demand and population growth
- Cost of living
- Storm and weather-related work
Salary by Career Stage
Apprentice/Entry-level: $42K
Journeyman/Mid-level: $47K-$50K
Experienced/Master/Foreman: $63K+
Job Outlook and Market Trends
Steady job growth in construction sector (+1.1% statewide, Houston adding thousands of jobs); high demand driven by population growth, infrastructure, data centers, and roofing industry stability with 78% expecting sales increases.
Guidance for Professionals and Employers
Field service owners: Bill at $90-$120 per hour to cover $20-$30 labor costs, benefits, and maintain 25-35% margins amid rising demand. Offer OT, training, and vehicles to compete.
Job seekers: Target union roles for better pay scales and benefits; get certified for commercial/specialty work.
Cost of Living Context
Houston's cost of living is below the national average (around 92-95%), particularly housing, enhancing purchasing power of roofer salaries compared to high-COL areas like California where equivalent pay buys less after expenses.
Popular Benefits Offered
- Health coverage
- Pension and retirement funds
- Paid training and apprenticeship
- Overtime pay
- Union dues and vacation funds
