Roof Replacement Cost by State (2026)
National 2026 installed prices, adjusted for what roofers actually earn in each state. A transparent model, not a survey of bids.
Short answer: labor is the part of a roof that changes most from state to state. Roofers' median pay ranges from $21.00/hr in Oklahoma to $37.45/hr in Illinois (national median $26.65), per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Applied to national 2026 prices, a 2,000 sq ft architectural shingle roof costs least in Oklahoma, Mississippi, New Mexico and most in Illinois, New Jersey, Minnesota.
Cost by state
| State | Roofer median wage | Labor-adjusted factor | Architectural, per square | 2,000 sq ft roof, architectural | 2,000 sq ft roof, standing-seam metal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $21.96 | 0.89 | $400–$800 | $7,100–$15,900 | $17,700–$31,900 |
| Alaska | $32.09 | 1.13 | $500–$1,000 | $9,100–$20,400 | $22,700–$40,800 |
| Arizona | $22.76 | 0.91 | $400–$800 | $7,200–$16,300 | $18,100–$32,600 |
| Arkansas | $22.82 | 0.91 | $400–$800 | $7,300–$16,300 | $18,100–$32,600 |
| California | $30.58 | 1.10 | $400–$1,000 | $8,800–$19,700 | $21,900–$39,500 |
| Colorado | $24.88 | 0.96 | $400–$900 | $7,700–$17,200 | $19,100–$34,400 |
| Connecticut | $29.84 | 1.08 | $400–$1,000 | $8,600–$19,400 | $21,600–$38,800 |
| Delaware | $28.58 | 1.05 | $400–$900 | $8,400–$18,800 | $20,900–$37,700 |
| District of Columbia | $29.69 | 1.07 | $400–$1,000 | $8,600–$19,300 | $21,500–$38,700 |
| Florida | $22.88 | 0.91 | $400–$800 | $7,300–$16,300 | $18,200–$32,700 |
| Georgia | $22.57 | 0.90 | $400–$800 | $7,200–$16,200 | $18,000–$32,400 |
| Hawaii | $28.64 | 1.05 | $400–$900 | $8,400–$18,900 | $21,000–$37,700 |
| Idaho | $27.78 | 1.03 | $400–$900 | $8,200–$18,500 | $20,600–$37,000 |
| Illinois | $37.45 | 1.26 | $500–$1,100 | $10,100–$22,700 | $25,300–$45,500 |
| Indiana | $27.88 | 1.03 | $400–$900 | $8,200–$18,500 | $20,600–$37,100 |
| Iowa | $23.39 | 0.92 | $400–$800 | $7,400–$16,600 | $18,400–$33,100 |
| Kansas | $22.69 | 0.90 | $400–$800 | $7,200–$16,300 | $18,100–$32,500 |
| Kentucky | $22.57 | 0.90 | $400–$800 | $7,200–$16,200 | $18,000–$32,400 |
| Louisiana | $23.44 | 0.92 | $400–$800 | $7,400–$16,600 | $18,400–$33,200 |
| Maine | $24.10 | 0.94 | $400–$800 | $7,500–$16,900 | $18,800–$33,800 |
| Maryland | $28.89 | 1.05 | $400–$900 | $8,400–$19,000 | $21,100–$38,000 |
| Massachusetts | $34.98 | 1.20 | $500–$1,100 | $9,600–$21,700 | $24,100–$43,300 |
| Michigan | $28.62 | 1.05 | $400–$900 | $8,400–$18,900 | $21,000–$37,700 |
| Minnesota | $35.81 | 1.22 | $500–$1,100 | $9,800–$22,000 | $24,500–$44,000 |
| Mississippi | $21.61 | 0.88 | $400–$800 | $7,000–$15,800 | $17,500–$31,600 |
| Missouri | $23.35 | 0.92 | $400–$800 | $7,400–$16,600 | $18,400–$33,100 |
| Montana | $28.38 | 1.04 | $400–$900 | $8,300–$18,800 | $20,800–$37,500 |
| Nebraska | $22.34 | 0.89 | $400–$800 | $7,200–$16,100 | $17,900–$32,200 |
| Nevada | $24.56 | 0.95 | $400–$900 | $7,600–$17,100 | $19,000–$34,200 |
| New Hampshire | $28.76 | 1.05 | $400–$900 | $8,400–$18,900 | $21,000–$37,900 |
| New Jersey | $36.83 | 1.25 | $500–$1,100 | $10,000–$22,500 | $25,000–$44,900 |
| New Mexico | $21.78 | 0.88 | $400–$800 | $7,000–$15,900 | $17,600–$31,700 |
| New York | $31.74 | 1.12 | $400–$1,000 | $9,000–$20,200 | $22,500–$40,500 |
| North Carolina | $23.56 | 0.92 | $400–$800 | $7,400–$16,600 | $18,500–$33,300 |
| North Dakota | $28.72 | 1.05 | $400–$900 | $8,400–$18,900 | $21,000–$37,800 |
| Ohio | $23.74 | 0.93 | $400–$800 | $7,400–$16,700 | $18,600–$33,400 |
| Oklahoma | $21.00 | 0.86 | $300–$800 | $6,900–$15,500 | $17,200–$31,000 |
| Oregon | $28.35 | 1.04 | $400–$900 | $8,300–$18,700 | $20,800–$37,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $26.79 | 1.00 | $400–$900 | $8,000–$18,100 | $20,100–$36,100 |
| Rhode Island | $29.63 | 1.07 | $400–$1,000 | $8,600–$19,300 | $21,500–$38,600 |
| South Carolina | $22.00 | 0.89 | $400–$800 | $7,100–$16,000 | $17,700–$31,900 |
| South Dakota | $22.94 | 0.91 | $400–$800 | $7,300–$16,400 | $18,200–$32,700 |
| Tennessee | $21.97 | 0.89 | $400–$800 | $7,100–$15,900 | $17,700–$31,900 |
| Texas | $22.13 | 0.89 | $400–$800 | $7,100–$16,000 | $17,800–$32,000 |
| Utah | $23.40 | 0.92 | $400–$800 | $7,400–$16,600 | $18,400–$33,100 |
| Vermont | $28.39 | 1.04 | $400–$900 | $8,300–$18,800 | $20,800–$37,500 |
| Virginia | $23.28 | 0.92 | $400–$800 | $7,300–$16,500 | $18,400–$33,000 |
| Washington | $29.16 | 1.06 | $400–$1,000 | $8,500–$19,100 | $21,200–$38,200 |
| West Virginia | $24.60 | 0.95 | $400–$900 | $7,600–$17,100 | $19,000–$34,200 |
| Wisconsin | $28.54 | 1.05 | $400–$900 | $8,400–$18,800 | $20,900–$37,700 |
| Wyoming | $21.95 | 0.89 | $400–$800 | $7,100–$15,900 | $17,700–$31,900 |
Roof area is the sloped surface, not the floor area. A 2,000 sq ft one-story house usually has more roof than 2,000 sq ft; the address estimate measures yours.
How these numbers are built
- Start from the national 2026 installed ranges used across RoofGenius: architectural shingles $4–$9 per sq ft and standing-seam metal $10–$18 per sq ft (sources).
- Treat 65% of the price as labor, the midpoint of HomeGuide's 60% to 70% for architectural shingle installs.
- Scale the labor share by the state's median roofer wage divided by the national median (BLS OEWS, May 2025); leave materials at national prices.
What it misses: material prices also vary by state (Verisk reported roofing material costs up 10.37% in Nevada and down 15.80% in New Hampshire in 2025), as do permits, codes (ice shield, wind uplift), and post-storm demand. Use the range as a sanity check on bids, not a quote.
Related: roof replacement cost calculator, cost per square, architectural shingles cost, metal roof cost, hail damage costs.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Roofers (SOC 47-2181), median hourly wage by state, series OEUS[state FIPS]0000000000047218108, retrieved from the BLS public data API (OEWS program).
- HomeGuide, Architectural shingles cost (labor share).
- Verisk, 2026 U.S. Roof Report release (state material price swings).
- National installed ranges: see roof replacement cost sources.
Accessed October 30, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which state has the cheapest roof replacement?
On labor cost alone, Oklahoma, Mississippi, New Mexico, where roofers' median wage is lowest (BLS, May 2025).
Which state has the most expensive roof replacement?
Illinois, New Jersey, Minnesota have the highest roofer median wages (BLS, May 2025), so labor costs most there.
Why does a roof cost more in some states?
Labor is roughly 60% to 70% of a shingle roof (HomeGuide), and roofer pay varies widely by state. Codes, permits, material shipping and storm demand add more.
Last reviewed 2026-10-30. Results are estimates for planning; confirm quantities with your supplier and requirements with your local building code and the manufacturer's instructions.