Roof replacement cost in Alabama
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,250 – $11,000
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.55 – $5.25
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $9,300
- Metros covered
- 9
Alabama prices for roof: $5,250 to $11,000 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $2.55 to $5.25 per sq ft of roof without the permit. The state midpoint is 13% below the national one. Local wages for roofers are $21.96 an hour.
Inside Alabama, the metros we cover range from $8,000 (Dothan) to $8,250 (Birmingham) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Alabama (statewide), standard level
$6,950 to $9,250
About $3.40 to $4.45 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,250 | $5,100 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $340 |
| Total | $6,950 | $9,250 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Alabama
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 39% |
| Labor | $3,600 | $4,650 | $5,700 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $270 | $440 | 3% |
| Total | $5,250 | $8,100 | $11,000 | 100% |
Alabama metro-by-metro prices
3 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (2,000 sq ft of roof) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Decatur, AL | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,150 | +1% |
| Daphne, AL | $5,250 – $11,100 | $8,150 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,150 | level |
| Montgomery, AL | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,100 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | level |
| Mobile, AL | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | level |
| Auburn, AL | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | level |
| Dothan, AL | $5,150 – $10,900 | $8,000 | −1% |
Wages behind the Alabama number
Alabama's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.82 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $21.96 an hour, 18% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $20.36 and $25.64 an hour. About 1,010 work in the state. That is 4.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $17.74 an hour, which is 22% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.41 and $21.75 an hour. BLS counts 18,400 of them working in the state, 87.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($25.64 an hour) would add about $670 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.36) would take off about $290. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,113,660 jobs across Alabama (May 2025), which is 1.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $20.36 | $21.96 | $25.64 | $26.65 | 0.82 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $14.41 | $17.74 | $21.75 | $22.66 | 0.78 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Alabama prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small (1,200 sq ft of roof) to very large (3,600 sq ft of roof).
Basic
$5,250 to $7,550
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$6,950 to $9,250
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,700 to $11,000
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,150 – $4,600 | $4,250 – $5,700 | $5,350 – $6,750 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,250 – $7,550 | $6,950 – $9,250 | $8,700 – $11,000 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,300 – $10,500 | $9,650 – $12,800 | $12,000 – $15,200 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,350 – $13,400 | $12,400 – $16,400 | $15,400 – $19,400 |
Other Alabama jobs that often go with roof
Each project weights the trades differently, so Alabama's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, attic insulation is −4% and metal roof −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,550 – $28,800 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,100 | −12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Alabama against its neighbors
Alabama ranks 48 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for roof, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is New Jersey at $11,700 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $7,900, both for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint. Alabama sits at $8,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 170 miles away | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +3% |
| Mississippi | 180 miles away | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | −1% |
| Tennessee | 190 miles away | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | +2% |
| Louisiana | 310 miles away | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +2% |
| South Carolina | 350 miles away | $5,300 – $11,200 | $8,250 | +2% |
When Alabama weather lets you replace
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Alabama is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Daphne has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Alabama at 12 months; Dothan has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 49 inches a year in Decatur to 66 inches in Daphne.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 35 | 91 | 57 | 10: September through June |
| Huntsville | 33 | 92 | 54 | 10: September through June |
| Mobile | 43 | 92 | 61 | 9: September through May |
| Montgomery | 37 | 94 | 51 | 9: September through May |
| Tuscaloosa | 35 | 92 | 57 | 9: September through May |
| Daphne | 39 | 89 | 66 | 12: all year |
| Auburn | 35 | 89 | 56 | 12: all year |
| Decatur | 32 | 90 | 49 | 10: September through June |
| Dothan | 40 | 93 | 54 | 9: September through May |
Why two Alabama quotes can differ
Shingle type
3-tab asphalt is $3-$5 per sq ft installed; architectural is $4-$6 (HomeGuide). Metal, tile and slate are separate projects with much higher ranges.
Roof area, not floor area
Pitch and complexity mean roof surface is larger than the house's footprint. A 1,500 sq ft ranch can have 1,800-2,200 sq ft of roof.
Tear-off and layers
Removing a second layer or rotted decking adds cost, and the contractor can only see decking damage after tear-off.
Tear-off
Removing the old roof is $1-$5 per sq ft depending on the material and number of layers (HomeGuide). Check that your quote includes it.
Permit
Roof replacement permits run $100-$500 depending on the location.
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Roof replacement in Alabama: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Alabama?
$5,250 to $11,000 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Alabama can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Alabama is cheapest for roof?
Dothan at about $8,000 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). The priciest is Birmingham at $8,250.
+Is roof cheaper in Alabama than the US average?
It is 13% cheaper: $8,100 against $9,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Alabama?
About 57% ($4,650). Materials are 39%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.82x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in Alabama?
The BLS statewide median is $21.96 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.36 to $25.64.
+Where does Alabama rank for roof costs?
48th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,100 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Alabama?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,250 to $7,550 and premium work $8,700 to $11,000. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+Does the season matter for roof in Alabama?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Alabama metros we cover, Daphne has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Roof replacement by city in Alabama
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = HomeGuide's asphalt shingle price of $80-$250 per roofing square (100 sq ft), i.e. $0.80-$2.50 per sq ft. The rest of the installed price covers roofer labor ($1.50-$3.00/sq ft), tear-off, disposal, underlayment and contractor overhead.