US Roof Replacement Cost Index 2026
A typical US roof replacement comes to about $13,400 for a 2,000 sq ft house in architectural shingles, and $9,500 to $17,500 across 1,500–2,500 sq ft houses. Labor follows what roofers earn in each state, so Massachusetts comes out highest at $15,400 and West Virginia lowest at $11,400. These are modelled figures, computed the same way for every state; the method is below.
- US estimate
- $13,400
- Typical range
- $9,500–$17,500
- States covered
- 51
- Highest ÷ lowest
- 1.35×
Roof replacement cost by state, highest to lowest.
Estimate for a 2,000 sq ft house, and the range across 1,500–2,500 sq ft, with the state's mean roofer wage. States with a local guide link to it.
| State | Estimate | Typical range | Roofer wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $15,400 | $11,000–$20,500 | $34.73/h |
| Minnesota | $15,400 | $11,000–$20,500 | $34.90/h |
| New Jersey | $15,400 | $11,000–$20,500 | $34.85/h |
| New York | $15,300 | $11,000–$20,500 | $34.33/h |
| Illinois | $15,200 | $10,500–$20,000 | $34.08/h |
| Connecticut | $15,100 | $10,500–$20,000 | $33.64/h |
| California | $14,800 | $10,500–$19,500 | $32.73/h |
| Washington | $14,600 | $10,500–$19,500 | $31.94/h |
| Alaska | $14,500 | $10,000–$19,500 | $31.55/h |
| District of Columbia | $14,100 | $10,000–$18,500 | $30.00/h |
| Maryland | $13,700 | $9,500–$18,000 | $28.55/h |
| Missouri | $13,700 | $9,500–$18,000 | $28.74/h |
| Rhode Island | $13,700 | $9,500–$18,000 | $28.88/h |
| Hawaii | $13,600 | $9,500–$18,000 | $28.19/h |
| Michigan | $13,600 | $9,500–$18,000 | $28.26/h |
| Ohio | $13,600 | $9,500–$18,000 | $28.15/h |
| Oregon | $13,500 | $9,500–$18,000 | $28.06/h |
| Colorado | $13,300 | $9,500–$17,500 | $27.24/h |
| Indiana | $13,200 | $9,500–$17,500 | $26.94/h |
| Nevada | $13,100 | $9,500–$17,500 | $26.75/h |
| North Dakota | $13,100 | $9,000–$17,500 | $26.32/h |
| Pennsylvania | $13,100 | $9,000–$17,500 | $26.25/h |
| Wisconsin | $13,100 | $9,000–$17,500 | $26.35/h |
| Delaware | $13,000 | $9,000–$17,000 | $26.20/h |
| Vermont | $13,000 | $9,000–$17,000 | $26.17/h |
| Kansas | $12,900 | $9,000–$17,000 | $25.87/h |
| Arizona | $12,800 | $9,000–$17,000 | $25.33/h |
| Maine | $12,800 | $9,000–$17,000 | $25.34/h |
| Montana | $12,800 | $9,000–$17,000 | $25.44/h |
| New Hampshire | $12,800 | $9,000–$17,000 | $25.42/h |
| Utah | $12,800 | $9,000–$17,000 | $25.36/h |
| Virginia | $12,600 | $9,000–$16,500 | $24.65/h |
| Idaho | $12,500 | $9,000–$16,500 | $24.18/h |
| Iowa | $12,500 | $9,000–$16,500 | $24.40/h |
| South Carolina | $12,500 | $9,000–$16,500 | $24.10/h |
| Kentucky | $12,400 | $9,000–$16,500 | $23.76/h |
| North Carolina | $12,400 | $9,000–$16,500 | $23.97/h |
| Alabama | $12,200 | $8,500–$16,000 | $22.96/h |
| Florida | $12,100 | $8,500–$16,000 | $22.80/h |
| Georgia | $12,000 | $8,500–$16,000 | $22.56/h |
| Louisiana | $12,000 | $8,500–$16,000 | $22.62/h |
| Oklahoma | $12,000 | $8,500–$16,000 | $22.59/h |
| Nebraska | $11,900 | $8,500–$15,500 | $21.90/h |
| South Dakota | $11,900 | $8,500–$16,000 | $22.10/h |
| Tennessee | $11,900 | $8,500–$15,500 | $21.98/h |
| Texas | $11,900 | $8,500–$16,000 | $22.37/h |
| Arkansas | $11,600 | $8,000–$15,500 | $21.08/h |
| Mississippi | $11,600 | $8,000–$15,500 | $20.97/h |
| Wyoming | $11,500 | $8,000–$15,000 | $20.71/h |
| New Mexico | $11,400 | $8,000–$15,000 | $20.36/h |
| West Virginia | $11,400 | $8,000–$15,000 | $20.40/h |
Methodology
Every figure is computed for the same job, so the states differ only where the inputs do. It is a model, not a survey of real quotes. Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
- Architectural shingles at 6/12 pitch on a 1,500–2,500 sq ft house
- Material, labor, waste, tear-off of one layer and a fixed job fee, at our quote engine's starter rates
- Labor and tear-off scaled by the state's mean roofer wage over the US mean (BLS OEWS, May 2024)
- Materials priced nationally; no state material, permit or code data
- Excludes decking repair, premium materials and storm-season surcharges
What drives the spread
This index captures labor only, so the 1.35× gap between Massachusetts and West Virginia is the wage gap. Real quotes also move with:
- Storm-season demand, when crews are booked out
- Building code — wind uplift, impact resistance and ice-shield coverage are mandated locally
- Insurance regime — carrier requirements in hail states raise the minimum spec
- Material mix — tile and metal markets carry a structurally higher floor than shingle markets
Cite this dataset
Published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Journalists, researchers and contractors are welcome to reproduce these figures with attribution and a link.
SatelliteQuotes (2026). US Roof Replacement Cost Index (modelled). Typical US roof replacement: $13,400 (range $9,500–$17,500). Retrieved from https://www.satellitequotes.com/roof-cost-index
Common questions about US roofing costs.
What is the average cost of a roof replacement in the United States in 2026?
About $13,400 for a 2,000 sq ft house in architectural shingles with one layer torn off, at US-average labor; $9,500–$17,500 across 1,500–2,500 sq ft houses. These are modelled figures, not survey averages.
Which state has the most expensive roof replacement costs?
In this model, Massachusetts, where roofers earn $34.73/h on average: about $15,400 for the 2,000 sq ft example. West Virginia is lowest at about $11,400 ($20.40/h), 1.35× apart.
Why does roof replacement cost vary between states?
This index models one driver, labor, from what roofers are paid in each state. Real quotes also vary with building codes (impact-resistant shingles, ice-and-water shield), permit fees, storm-season demand and the materials common in the region, which this index does not try to estimate.
How was this roof cost data compiled?
It is computed, not surveyed. Each state's figure is our quote engine's starter rates for architectural asphalt shingles on a 1,500–2,500 sq ft house at 6/12 pitch, one layer torn off, with labor and tear-off scaled by the state's mean roofer wage over the national mean (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024). Materials are priced nationally. The range runs from the low end on the smaller house to the high end on the larger one.
Can I cite or reuse this roof cost data?
Yes, under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence, with attribution to SatelliteQuotes and a link to this page. Please describe the figures as modelled estimates.
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