2026 guide
Roof replacement cost in 2026
Typically $9,500–$17,500 for architectural shingles on a 1,500–2,500 sq ft house, one layer torn off, at US-average labor. Below: how labor moves it state by state, and a free quote for your own address.
1,500 sq ft house
$10,161
Architectural shingles, 6/12, 1-layer tear-off
2,000 sq ft house
$13,374
Architectural shingles, 6/12, 1-layer tear-off
2,500 sq ft house
$16,586
Architectural shingles, 6/12, 1-layer tear-off
Roof replacement cost by material
A 2,000 sq ft house at 6/12 pitch (2,240 sq ft of roof), one layer torn off, US-average labor.
| Material | Range | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Shingles | $12,437–$14,310 | $5.97 |
| Premium Designer Shingles | $16,612–$19,113 | $7.97 |
| Standing-Seam Metal | $28,924–$33,278 | $13.88 |
| Clay / Concrete Tile | $35,392–$40,720 | $16.99 |
What changes the price
- Pitch. A steeper roof has more surface over the same house: the 2,000 sq ft example goes from $13,374 at 6/12 to $16,701 at 12/12.
- Tear-off. Removing one layer of old shingles adds $3,024 on the example; a second layer adds more.
- Labor where you live. Roofer wages differ by state, which is most of the difference between the state ranges below.
- What's underneath. Rotten decking and extra flashing work only show up once the old roof is off, and go on top of any estimate.
Price your own roof by size, pitch, material and state in the roof replacement cost calculator.
Cheapest 3 states
- 1Tennessee$8,500–$15,500
- 2Texas$8,500–$16,000
- 3Florida$8,500–$16,000
Priciest 3 states
- 1Massachusetts$11,000–$20,500
- 2New York$11,000–$20,500
- 3Illinois$10,500–$20,000
Roof replacement cost by state
Pick your state for its price range at local labor rates, plus its cities.
Texas
$8,500–$16,000
6,240 roofers employed · 11.5 million homes
California
$10,500–$19,500
21,110 roofers employed · 14.4 million homes
Florida
$8,500–$16,000
23,610 roofers employed · 10.0 million homes
Arizona
$9,000–$17,000
3,760 roofers employed · 3.1 million homes
North Carolina
$9,000–$16,500
3,340 roofers employed · 4.6 million homes
Georgia
$8,500–$16,000
2,000 roofers employed · 4.4 million homes
Ohio
$9,500–$18,000
4,230 roofers employed · 5.2 million homes
Illinois
$10,500–$20,000
6,070 roofers employed · 5.4 million homes
Pennsylvania
$9,000–$17,500
3,540 roofers employed · 5.7 million homes
New York
$11,000–$20,500
4,430 roofers employed · 8.3 million homes
Michigan
$9,500–$18,000
3,150 roofers employed · 4.6 million homes
Colorado
$9,500–$17,500
3,240 roofers employed · 2.5 million homes
Washington
$10,500–$19,500
4,840 roofers employed · 3.2 million homes
Tennessee
$8,500–$15,500
2,340 roofers employed · 3.0 million homes
Massachusetts
$11,000–$20,500
2,200 roofers employed · 3.0 million homes
What roofers earn in each state
Labor is the part of a roof price that changes most from state to state. Mean hourly wage for roofers, against the US average of $27.45, from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). Our calculator and free quote scale labor by these figures.
| State | Roofer wage | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $34.90/h | +27% |
| New Jersey | $34.85/h | +27% |
| Massachusetts | $34.73/h | +27% |
| New York | $34.33/h | +25% |
| Illinois | $34.08/h | +24% |
| Connecticut | $33.64/h | +23% |
| California | $32.73/h | +19% |
| Washington | $31.94/h | +16% |
| Alaska | $31.55/h | +15% |
| District of Columbia | $30.00/h | +9% |
| Rhode Island | $28.88/h | +5% |
| Missouri | $28.74/h | +5% |
| Maryland | $28.55/h | +4% |
| Michigan | $28.26/h | +3% |
| Hawaii | $28.19/h | +3% |
| Ohio | $28.15/h | +3% |
| Oregon | $28.06/h | +2% |
| Colorado | $27.24/h | -1% |
| Indiana | $26.94/h | -2% |
| Nevada | $26.75/h | -3% |
| Wisconsin | $26.35/h | -4% |
| North Dakota | $26.32/h | -4% |
| Pennsylvania | $26.25/h | -4% |
| Delaware | $26.20/h | -5% |
| Vermont | $26.17/h | -5% |
| Kansas | $25.87/h | -6% |
| Montana | $25.44/h | -7% |
| New Hampshire | $25.42/h | -7% |
| Utah | $25.36/h | -8% |
| Maine | $25.34/h | -8% |
| Arizona | $25.33/h | -8% |
| Virginia | $24.65/h | -10% |
| Iowa | $24.40/h | -11% |
| Idaho | $24.18/h | -12% |
| South Carolina | $24.10/h | -12% |
| North Carolina | $23.97/h | -13% |
| Kentucky | $23.76/h | -13% |
| Alabama | $22.96/h | -16% |
| Florida | $22.80/h | -17% |
| Louisiana | $22.62/h | -18% |
| Oklahoma | $22.59/h | -18% |
| Georgia | $22.56/h | -18% |
| Texas | $22.37/h | -19% |
| South Dakota | $22.10/h | -19% |
| Tennessee | $21.98/h | -20% |
| Nebraska | $21.90/h | -20% |
| Arkansas | $21.08/h | -23% |
| Mississippi | $20.97/h | -24% |
| Wyoming | $20.71/h | -25% |
| West Virginia | $20.40/h | -26% |
| New Mexico | $20.36/h | -26% |
Major metros
Roof replacement cost in top US cities
City figures use the state's labor rate; we have no city-level price data.
New York, NY
$11,000–$20,500
modified bitumen and architectural shingles
Los Angeles, CA
$10,500–$19,500
Class A fire-rated shingles and concrete tile
Chicago, IL
$10,500–$20,000
architectural shingles with full ice-and-water shield
Houston, TX
$8,500–$16,000
wind-rated 130-mph architectural shingles
Phoenix, AZ
$9,000–$17,000
concrete tile and reflective foam roofing
Philadelphia, PA
$9,000–$17,500
architectural shingles and modified bitumen for flat sections
San Antonio, TX
$8,500–$16,000
metal standing-seam and IR shingles
San Diego, CA
$10,500–$19,500
concrete tile and Title 24 cool-roof shingles
Dallas, TX
$8,500–$16,000
architectural shingles with hail-resistant upgrade
San Jose, CA
$10,500–$19,500
concrete tile and Class A composite shingles
Austin, TX
$8,500–$16,000
Class-4 impact-resistant shingles
Jacksonville, FL
$8,500–$16,000
wind-rated architectural shingles
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FAQ
Roof replacement cost — common questions
What is the average cost of a roof replacement in 2026?+
For architectural shingles with one layer torn off, about $10,161 on a 1,500 sq ft house, $13,374 on 2,000 sq ft and $16,586 on 2,500 sq ft, at US-average labor (6/12 pitch). Labor follows what roofers earn in your state, so the same roof costs less in low-wage states and more in high-wage ones.
What's included in a typical roof replacement quote?+
Tear-off of one layer of old shingles, disposal/dump fees, synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water shield on eaves and valleys, drip edge, new shingles, ridge cap, basic step-flashing, and labor. Premium upgrades like ridge vent, full deck replacement, or upgrading to metal/tile push the total up.
Why is my roof quote different from my neighbor's?+
Three big drivers: roof area (varies more than you'd think), pitch (steeper = more labor), and complexity (valleys, dormers, chimneys all add cost). Roof shape often varies more between two houses on the same street than people realize.
How can I tell whether a quote is fair?+
Start with a benchmark: our free quote measures your roof from aerial imagery and prices it at typical rates with your state's labor. Then get two or three local quotes. One far above the benchmark is worth asking about (steep pitch, decking, extra layers can all justify it); one far below is worth checking for what it leaves out.
Should I use the cheapest roofer?+
Not on price alone. The cheapest quote can leave out tear-off, underlayment or a warranty, or use a lower-grade shingle. Compare quotes line by line, then pick the most professional contractor whose price is in range.