Roof replacement cost in Tucson, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical 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
- Rank of 300 metros
- #266
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Tucson, plan on $5,250 to $11,000 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.55 to $5.25 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 13% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $21.17 an hour in the Tucson area, 21% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Tucson, AZ, standard level
$6,950 to $9,300
About $3.40 to $4.45 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,250 | $5,100 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $370 |
| Total | $6,950 | $9,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Tucson, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 39% |
| Labor | $3,600 | $4,650 | $5,750 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $290 | $480 | 4% |
| Total | $5,250 | $8,150 | $11,000 | 100% |
Where the Tucson price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Tucson wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 57% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Tucson metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,200, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.9) and land at $95 to $480.
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Tucson
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.
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.
Climate in Tucson: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Tucson Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Tucson (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tucson gets about 11 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (2.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 158 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67 | 41 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 69 | 43 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 76 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 92 | 62 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 101 | 71 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 76 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 99 | 75 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 95 | 70 | 1.3 | Hot |
| Oct | 86 | 59 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 75 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 41 | 1.0 | Workable |
How Tucson compares
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. El Centro is the priciest of the group at $10,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZthis page | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,150 | |
| Phoenix, AZ75 miles | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +4% |
| Yuma, AZ130 miles | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,400 | +3% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ180 miles | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +2% |
| El Centro, CA215 miles | $6,800 – $13,800 | $10,300 | +26% |
| Flagstaff, AZ255 miles | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +4% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +4% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Tucson comes in at #266 from the top. The priciest is Worcester, MA at $13,800; the cheapest is El Paso, TX at $7,200 (midpoints, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Statewide, Tucson is 4% below the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +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 | +3% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +4% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,400 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Tucson's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tucson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $6,350 – $12,800 | $9,600 | +18% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $6,300 – $12,900 | $9,600 | +18% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +4% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $5,800 – $11,800 | $8,800 | +8% |
What nearby projects cost in Tucson
Because every project leans on different trades, Tucson's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −7% 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 | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
Tucson labor market for roof
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Tucson is 0.82 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $21.17 an hour, which is 21% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.07 and $21.57 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 8.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $21.66 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.18 and $23.05 an hour. About 3,410 work in the metro. That is 87.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($21.57 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $75. At the 25th percentile ($18.07) it shrinks by about $560. The total moves by 0.9% or 6.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 389,630 jobs in the Tucson area. That makes it the 68th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.25% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $18.07 | $21.17 | $21.57 | $26.65 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.18 | $21.66 | $23.05 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Tucson
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Tucson wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$5,250 to $7,550
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$6,950 to $9,300
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) | $3,200 – $4,650 | $4,250 – $5,700 | $5,350 – $6,800 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,250 – $7,550 | $6,950 – $9,300 | $8,700 – $11,000 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,300 – $10,500 | $9,700 – $12,900 | $12,100 – $15,200 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,350 – $13,400 | $12,400 – $16,400 | $15,400 – $19,500 |
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Roof replacement in Tucson: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Tucson?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,250 to $11,000 in the Tucson area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,950 to $9,300. 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 Tucson?
About $2.55 to $5.25 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Tucson or Phoenix?
Phoenix is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,450, which is 4% more than Tucson ($8,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tucson?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $4,650 out of $8,150. Materials are 39% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Tucson?
$7,300 to $15,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Tucson?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $480 for fees in the Tucson area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tucson expensive for roof compared with the rest of Arizona?
Tucson is 4% below 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 Tucson?
The BLS median is $21.17 an hour in the Tucson area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.07 to $21.57.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Tucson?
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.
+When is the best time to replace a roof in Tucson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. April and November 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 Tucson
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.