Reference · reviewed 2026-07
Roofing price tables
The same data our cost estimator runs on, published as open tables: national installed prices per square by material, state multipliers, and the difficulty adders contractors actually price with. Maintained by a working contractor, updated as the market moves.
Installed price per square, by material
National baseline ranges including materials, labor, single-layer tear-off, disposal, and standard accessories. One square = 100 sq ft of roof.
| Material | Per square | Typical 20 sq roof |
|---|---|---|
| 3-tab asphalt shingles | $350 to $450 | $7,000 to $9,000 |
| Architectural asphalt shingles | $450 to $600 | $9,000 to $12,000 |
| Class 4 impact-rated shingles | $550 to $750 | $11,000 to $15,000 |
| Metal, exposed fastener (screw-down) | $550 to $850 | $11,000 to $17,000 |
| Metal, standing seam | $900 to $1,400 | $18,000 to $28,000 |
| Cedar shake | $900 to $1,500 | $18,000 to $30,000 |
| Synthetic slate | $900 to $1,400 | $18,000 to $28,000 |
| Concrete or clay tile | $1,000 to $1,800 | $20,000 to $36,000 |
Difficulty adders
Applied to the base price when the roof makes the crew earn it. They sum before applying: a steep two-story with a second tear-off layer carries +28%.
State cost multipliers
How your market scales the national baseline, with an example: a 20 square architectural roof ($450 to $600 per square nationally) in each state.
| State | Multiplier | 20 sq architectural, typical |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | x 0.88 | $7,900 to $10,550 |
| Alaska | x 1.25 | $11,250 to $15,000 |
| Arizona | x 0.98 | $8,800 to $11,750 |
| Arkansas | x 0.87 | $7,850 to $10,450 |
| California | x 1.25 | $11,250 to $15,000 |
| Colorado | x 1.05 | $9,450 to $12,600 |
| Connecticut | x 1.12 | $10,100 to $13,450 |
| Delaware | x 1.00 | $9,000 to $12,000 |
| Florida | x 1.00 | $9,000 to $12,000 |
| Georgia | x 0.95 | $8,550 to $11,400 |
| Hawaii | x 1.35 | $12,150 to $16,200 |
| Idaho | x 0.96 | $8,650 to $11,500 |
| Illinois | x 1.02 | $9,200 to $12,250 |
| Indiana | x 0.92 | $8,300 to $11,050 |
| Iowa | x 0.93 | $8,350 to $11,150 |
| Kansas | x 0.91 | $8,200 to $10,900 |
| Kentucky | x 0.89 | $8,000 to $10,700 |
| Louisiana | x 0.92 | $8,300 to $11,050 |
| Maine | x 1.00 | $9,000 to $12,000 |
| Maryland | x 1.05 | $9,450 to $12,600 |
| Massachusetts | x 1.18 | $10,600 to $14,150 |
| Michigan | x 0.95 | $8,550 to $11,400 |
| Minnesota | x 1.02 | $9,200 to $12,250 |
| Mississippi | x 0.85 | $7,650 to $10,200 |
| Missouri | x 0.92 | $8,300 to $11,050 |
| Montana | x 0.95 | $8,550 to $11,400 |
| Nebraska | x 0.92 | $8,300 to $11,050 |
| Nevada | x 1.02 | $9,200 to $12,250 |
| New Hampshire | x 1.03 | $9,250 to $12,350 |
| New Jersey | x 1.15 | $10,350 to $13,800 |
| New Mexico | x 0.92 | $8,300 to $11,050 |
| New York | x 1.20 | $10,800 to $14,400 |
| North Carolina | x 0.95 | $8,550 to $11,400 |
| North Dakota | x 0.92 | $8,300 to $11,050 |
| Ohio | x 0.93 | $8,350 to $11,150 |
| Oklahoma | x 0.88 | $7,900 to $10,550 |
| Oregon | x 1.08 | $9,700 to $12,950 |
| Pennsylvania | x 1.00 | $9,000 to $12,000 |
| Rhode Island | x 1.08 | $9,700 to $12,950 |
| South Carolina | x 0.94 | $8,450 to $11,300 |
| South Dakota | x 0.90 | $8,100 to $10,800 |
| Tennessee | x 0.93 | $8,350 to $11,150 |
| Texas | x 0.95 | $8,550 to $11,400 |
| Utah | x 1.00 | $9,000 to $12,000 |
| Vermont | x 1.02 | $9,200 to $12,250 |
| Virginia | x 1.00 | $9,000 to $12,000 |
| Washington | x 1.12 | $10,100 to $13,450 |
| Washington DC | x 1.20 | $10,800 to $14,400 |
| West Virginia | x 0.86 | $7,750 to $10,300 |
| Wisconsin | x 0.97 | $8,750 to $11,650 |
| Wyoming | x 0.93 | $8,350 to $11,150 |
How to read these tables honestly
These are budgeting numbers, not quotes. The ranges come from what real jobs actually cost installed, and the estimator applies them with your size, state, and difficulty in one step. What no table can see: decking condition under the old roof, access problems, local permit costs, code-required extras, and how busy your market is the month you bid it. Use the tables to know the bracket, then get two or three written bids and read them line by line (we have a whole guide on that). A bid far outside the bracket, in either direction, is a conversation worth having before a signature.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does "per square" mean in roofing prices?
A square is 100 square feet of roof surface, the unit the whole industry prices in. An "installed price per square" bundles materials, labor, tear-off of one layer, disposal, and standard accessories. A 22 square roof at $500 per square is an $11,000 job.
Why are these prices ranges instead of exact numbers?
Because identical materials install for different prices depending on labor markets, roof difficulty, and what tear-off reveals. The low end of each range reflects simple roofs in soft markets; the high end reflects tight markets and premium product lines. An exact number requires an inspection.
How current are these tables?
The data carries its review date (currently 2026-07) and gets updated as real-world pricing moves. Material costs move with asphalt, steel, and freight prices; labor moves with local demand, especially after major storms.
Why does the same roof cost more in one state than another?
Labor rates, insurance and licensing overhead, code requirements, and disposal fees all vary by market. The state multipliers in the table capture the typical spread: the same architectural roof that runs $10,000 in Mississippi territory prices near $14,000 in Massachusetts.