Roof replacement cost in Phoenix, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,500 – $11,400
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.70 – $5.45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #181
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Phoenix area: $5,500 to $11,400 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 9% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $22.96 an hour in the Phoenix area, 14% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Phoenix, AZ, standard level
$7,300 to $9,650
About $3.55 to $4.65 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,800 |
| Labor | $4,550 | $5,500 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $390 |
| Total | $7,300 | $9,650 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Phoenix, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,150 | $4,750 | 37% |
| Labor | $3,900 | $5,050 | $6,150 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $310 | $520 | 4% |
| Total | $5,500 | $8,450 | $11,400 | 100% |
Where the Phoenix price comes from
Labor is 59% of the midpoint bill here, against 61% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is roofers (85%), construction laborers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Phoenix the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Phoenix is at 95.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,150 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.3: $100 to $520.
Related projects, priced for Phoenix
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Phoenix wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (−4%) and metal roof lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,000 – $29,600 | −9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,100 – $24,300 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,700 | −7% |
Who does the work: Phoenix trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Phoenix the blend is 0.88.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $22.96 an hour, 14% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $28.80 an hour. About 2,700 work in the metro. That is 11.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $22.56 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.79 and $24.90 an hour. BLS counts 29,230 of them working in the area, 123.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,050 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $220. That is a swing of roughly 2.6% to 12.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler has 2,375,760 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 11th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $21.74 | $22.96 | $28.80 | $26.65 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $19.79 | $22.56 | $24.90 | $22.66 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Is Phoenix cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,000 sq ft of roof range from $8,150 to $10,300 across Phoenix and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZthis page | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | |
| Tucson, AZ75 miles | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ105 miles | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −2% |
| Yuma, AZ110 miles | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,400 | −1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ185 miles | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | level |
| El Centro, CA190 miles | $6,800 – $13,800 | $10,300 | +21% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,450 | level |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Phoenix ranks #181 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Phoenix is 0% above the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −2% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,400 | −1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | level |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,400 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Phoenix against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $7,050 – $14,100 | $10,600 | +25% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $7,900 – $15,600 | $11,700 | +39% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $5,650 – $11,900 | $8,800 | +4% |
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,400 | +23% |
Phoenix: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Phoenix. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small (1,200 sq ft of roof) to very large (3,600 sq ft of roof).
Basic
$5,500 to $7,900
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,300 to $9,650
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,050 to $11,400
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,350 – $4,850 | $4,450 – $5,950 | $5,600 – $7,050 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,500 – $7,900 | $7,300 – $9,650 | $9,050 – $11,400 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,650 – $10,900 | $10,100 – $13,400 | $12,600 – $15,800 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,800 – $14,000 | $12,900 – $17,100 | $16,000 – $20,200 |
The best months for roof in Phoenix
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Phoenix Deer Valley Muni Ap (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Phoenix are October through April: 7 of 12. Outside them, May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Phoenix gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (1.2 inches in February). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 159 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65 | 44 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 46 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 75 | 51 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 57 | 0.3 | Workable |
| May | 92 | 65 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 102 | 73 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 104 | 81 | 0.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 103 | 81 | 1.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 98 | 75 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 86 | 63 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 74 | 51 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 0.8 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Phoenix bid
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.
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Roof replacement in Phoenix: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Phoenix?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,500 to $11,400 in the Phoenix area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,300 to $9,650. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of roof and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of roof for roof in Phoenix?
About $2.70 to $5.45 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $520 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Phoenix or Tucson?
Tucson is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,150, which is 4% less than Phoenix ($8,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Phoenix?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $5,050 out of $8,450. Materials are 37% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Phoenix?
$7,650 to $15,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Phoenix?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $520 for fees in the Phoenix area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Phoenix expensive for roof compared with the rest of Arizona?
Phoenix is 0% above the Arizona statewide estimate ($8,450 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Phoenix?
The BLS median is $22.96 an hour in the Phoenix area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.74 to $28.80.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Phoenix?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,500 to $7,900 and premium work $9,050 to $11,400. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+When is the best time to replace a roof in Phoenix?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. April and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Roof replacement near Phoenix
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.