Roof replacement cost in Alaska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $7,100 – $14,300
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.50 – $6.90
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $9,300
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to replace a roof in Alaska? Plan on $7,100 to $14,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Wages (1.21x the US blend), materials (price index 106.3) and permit costs (102.4) put the state above the national midpoint by 15%.
Alaska has one metro in our dataset, Anchorage, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Alaska (statewide), standard level
$9,250 to $12,100
About $4.50 to $5.85 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $4,250 |
| Labor | $6,250 | $7,500 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $390 |
| Total | $9,250 | $12,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Alaska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $3,500 | $5,300 | 33% |
| Labor | $5,300 | $6,900 | $8,450 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $310 | $510 | 3% |
| Total | $7,100 | $10,700 | $14,300 | 100% |
Related projects, priced for Alaska
Each project weights the trades differently, so Alaska's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, metal roof is +18% and attic insulation +10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,500 – $37,900 | +18% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,550 – $4,850 | +17% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,750 – $29,200 | +16% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,400 | +10% |
Basic, standard or premium: Alaska 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
$7,100 to $10,000
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$9,250 to $12,100
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$11,400 to $14,300
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,300 – $6,100 | $5,650 – $7,450 | $7,000 – $8,800 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $7,100 – $10,000 | $9,250 – $12,100 | $11,400 – $14,300 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $9,950 – $13,900 | $12,900 – $16,800 | $15,800 – $19,800 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $12,700 – $17,800 | $16,500 – $21,500 | $20,300 – $25,300 |
Alaska metro-by-metro prices
Alaska has one metro in our dataset, Anchorage, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $7,050 – $14,200 | $10,600 | −1% |
What roofers and the other trades earn in Alaska
Alaska'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 1.21 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $32.09 an hour, 20% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $27.31 and $38.75 an hour. About 310 work in the state. That is 9.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $27.91 an hour, which is 23% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.30 and $33.63 an hour. BLS counts 3,690 of them working in the state, 113.3 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 ($38.75 an hour) would add about $1,200 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.31) would take off about $870. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 325,570 jobs across Alaska (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $27.31 | $32.09 | $38.75 | $26.65 | 1.20 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.30 | $27.91 | $33.63 | $22.66 | 1.23 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
Weather windows across Alaska
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Alaska 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.
Anchorage has 6 comfortable months (April through September), with about 23 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 6 | 67 | 23 | 6: April through September |
How Alaska compares with nearby states
Alaska ranks 5 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. Alaska sits at $10,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1500 miles away | $6,700 – $13,500 | $10,100 | −6% |
| Oregon | 1600 miles away | $6,500 – $13,200 | $9,850 | −8% |
| Idaho | 1870 miles away | $6,200 – $12,500 | $9,350 | −12% |
| Montana | 1880 miles away | $6,300 – $12,700 | $9,500 | −11% |
| Utah | 2150 miles away | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | −20% |
Why two Alaska 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 Alaska: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Alaska?
$7,100 to $14,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Alaska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Alaska is cheapest for roof?
Anchorage at about $10,600 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof).
+Is roof cheaper in Alaska than the US average?
It is 15% more expensive: $10,700 against $9,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Alaska?
About 64% ($6,900). Materials are 33%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.21x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in Alaska?
The BLS statewide median is $32.09 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.31 to $38.75.
+Where does Alaska rank for roof costs?
5th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $10,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Alaska?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $7,100 to $10,000 and premium work $11,400 to $14,300. 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 Alaska?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Alaska metros we cover, Anchorage has the most comfortable months (6 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 Alaska
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.