Roof replacement cost by state

What does a new roof cost where you live? Here is what the public data says, in plain words.

Quick answer

About $31,871^[1] for a new shingle roof.

That is the U.S. average in 2025 for a big roof (3,000 sq ft). In the region with Florida, it was $32,253^[1]. The lowest region was $25,939^[1]. The highest was $37,201^[1].

This page puts the best public roof cost data in one place.

Every number links to where it came from. You can check each one.

First, see what a new roof costs in each part of the country. Next, see what roofers earn in your state. Then walk through one real-life style example in Florida, line by line.

Know how big your roof is? The roof cost calculator does the same math for your home.

What a new roof costs in each region

A yearly report called Cost vs Value prices the same roof job all over the country^[1]. That makes it easy to compare places.

The job is big. The crew takes off the old roof. Then they put on 30^[2] squares of thick shingles^[2]. A square is one patch of roof, ten feet by ten feet.

The gap is big. The most costly region paid about $11,262 more than the cheapest one. That is for the very same job.

Why? Pay, rent, fuel and taxes cost more in some places. Roofers there must charge more to stay in business.

What roofers earn in every state

Next to shingles, the biggest part of the bill is the crew. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tracks what roofers earn in every state^[5].

Across the U.S., the middle roofer earned $26.65/hr^[5] in May 2025. Pay was lowest in Oklahoma, at $21.00/hr^[5]. It was highest in Illinois, at $37.45/hr^[5].

We turn each state's pay into a simple score. We call it the pay score. It is the state's middle pay divided by the U.S. middle pay.

A score of 90% means roofers there earn about a tenth less than the U.S. middle. Our calculator uses this score to move the labor cost up or down.

It is only a rough guide. It looks at pay alone. It does not count crew size, insurance or how busy roofers are.

Florida's score is 85.9%. Its middle roofer pay is $22.88/hr^[5].

Why roof prices online look so different

You will see very different "average roof cost" numbers online. Both of ours are real. They just price different jobs.

• A plain roof. Xactware makes pricing software that insurance companies use. It puts a simple 2,500 sq ft shingle roof at $12,129^[7] to $14,313^[7][7].
• A harder roof. The Cost vs Value job works out to $10.62/sq ft. That is about double. But its roof has more slopes and two skylights. The crew also takes off the old roof^[4].

So which one fits you? A simple roof with one old layer will often land near the lower price. A steep roof with lots of corners, skylights and chimneys will land near the higher one.

Example: a shingle roof in Miami-Dade, Florida

Let's add up a roof the same size as the Cost vs Value house. It is in Miami-Dade County, outside the cities.

The crew takes off the old roof. Then they put on thick shingles. We add each part, one line at a time.

Florida rules that can change your price

Florida has strong storms, so its rules add work to many roof jobs. These rules come from the state's own law and building code.

• The partial-fix limit. You can fix or redo up to 25%^[18] of a roof (or one part of it) in a year. Past that, the whole roof or part must meet today's code. There is one big exception. If the roof was built or last redone under the 2007 code or later, only the part being fixed must meet the new code^[19].
• Extra work on a new roof. A new roof on a house must add a second layer that keeps water out. The roofer must also nail down the roof boards better^[19]. The code spells out how to nail them^[18]. Ask if your quote has both.
• Straps for pricey homes. Some homes near the coast must get stronger ties between the roof and the walls. This is for homes worth $300,000^[19] or more. It only applies when the ties cost no more than about 15%^[19] of the roof job.
• Storm-tested products. Homes in the strongest storm zone follow their own roof rules^[18]. Miami-Dade County tests and approves roof products. You can look up the product in your quote on its website^[20].
• The right license. Florida roofers are "certified" or "registered." A certified license starts with C and works in the whole state. A registered license starts with R. It only works in the area that gave it^[21].

Roof permit fees in five places

A permit is the town's OK to do the work. The fee is small next to the roof, but it changes a lot from town to town.

Your roofer normally gets the permit. Ask that it is in their name and part of the price.

We have not confirmed whether Phoenix needs a permit for a same-for-same roof. The fee shown applies if it does. The $20,000 job value is only an example, not a typical Phoenix price.

How to use these numbers before you call a roofer

1. Measure the roof, not the house. A roof is bigger than the floor. GAF, a shingle maker, gives an example. A 2,200 sq ft^[10] home can have a 3,500 sq ft^[10] roof^[10].
2. Find your region in the chart. Then size its price to your roof. Divide the region's price by 3,000 sq ft. Then times it by your roof size.
3. Check your state on the map. If roofer pay is lower than the U.S. middle, quotes may be lower too. If it is higher, quotes may be higher.
4. Look up your permit fee. Your city or county posts its fee list online.
5. Run the calculator. Pick your size, roof type and state. You will see the parts we can price and the full-job range.

Ways to pay less

• Get three written quotes for the same work. Ask each roofer to list each part on its own line. Then you can compare line by line.
• Ask the price for bad boards up front. Rotten roof boards only show up once the old roof is off. A set price per board stops a surprise bill.
• Compare the price per square. Divide each quote by the number of squares. If one is far higher than the rest, ask why. It may have a good reason.
• Call your insurance after a storm. If wind or hail did the damage, your home policy may pay for part of the roof. Call before you sign anything.
• Pick a roof type that fits how long you will stay. See roof cost by material for how long each type lasts.

Fix it or replace it?

Home inspectors have a group called InterNACHI. It lists how long roofs tend to last^[12].

• A basic flat-look (3-tab) shingle roof lasts about 20 years^[12].
• A thicker (architectural) shingle roof lasts about 30 years^[12].

Is your roof still young? Do you only see a few loose shingles or one leak by a vent? Then a fix is often enough.

Is your roof near the end of its life? Look for curled or missing shingles on many sides. Look for grit in the gutters, light coming through the boards, or leaks in new spots. Then a new roof is often the better deal.

Not sure? Ask two roofers to price both a fix and a new roof. Ask each one to show you photos of what they found.