Roof replacement cost in Fayetteville, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,350 – $11,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.60 – $5.30
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #249
- 1 = most expensive
Fayetteville homeowners pay roughly $5,350 to $11,100 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $2.60 to $5.30 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Fayetteville is 12% lower. Roofers earn a median of $22.70 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 15% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Fayetteville, AR, standard level
$7,050 to $9,350
About $3.45 to $4.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,700 |
| Labor | $4,400 | $5,300 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $350 |
| Total | $7,050 | $9,350 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Fayetteville, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,750 | $4,850 | $5,950 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $270 | $460 | 3% |
| Total | $5,350 | $8,200 | $11,100 | 100% |
Why Fayetteville prices look the way they do
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 Fayetteville the blended ratio comes out at 0.85.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fayetteville metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,100, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.4) and land at $90 to $460.
Fayetteville against nearby metros and the rest of Arkansas
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 $7,700 to $8,450 across Fayetteville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, ARthis page | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,200 | |
| Fort Smith, AR50 miles | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −4% |
| Joplin, MO70 miles | $4,950 – $10,500 | $7,700 | −6% |
| Springfield, MO100 miles | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Tulsa, OK115 miles | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +3% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | level |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | level |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Fayetteville comes in at #249 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, Fayetteville is 0% above the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | level |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −4% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Fayetteville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $5,850 – $12,000 | $8,950 | +9% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | +4% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $6,600 – $13,300 | $9,950 | +21% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | +8% |
What nearby projects cost in Fayetteville
Because every project leans on different trades, Fayetteville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −8% and vinyl siding −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $28,700 | −13% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,000 | −13% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $910 – $3,650 | −8% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Fayetteville bid
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.
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.
When to schedule roof in Fayetteville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Fayetteville Drake Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Fayetteville: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Fayetteville gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 7 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and October (5.9 inches in May). The station averages about 41 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 | 48 | 25 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 29 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 36 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 45 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 54 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 63 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 67 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 45 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 28 | 3.1 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Fayetteville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fayetteville 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
$5,350 to $7,650
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,050 to $9,350
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,800 to $11,100
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,250 – $4,650 | $4,300 – $5,750 | $5,400 – $6,850 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,350 – $7,650 | $7,050 – $9,350 | $8,800 – $11,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,400 – $10,600 | $9,800 – $13,000 | $12,200 – $15,300 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,500 – $13,500 | $12,500 – $16,600 | $15,600 – $19,600 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Fayetteville is 0.85 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.70 an hour, which is 15% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.38 and $27.90 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 6.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $18.93 an hour, 16% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.44 an hour. About 2,190 work in the metro. That is 79.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.90 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $950. At the 25th percentile ($18.38) it shrinks by about $790. The total moves by 11.5% or 9.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 275,180 jobs in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area. That makes it the 93rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.18% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $18.38 | $22.70 | $27.90 | $26.65 | 0.85 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.66 | $18.93 | $22.44 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
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Roof replacement in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Fayetteville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,350 to $11,100 in the Fayetteville area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,050 to $9,350. 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 Fayetteville?
About $2.60 to $5.30 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $90 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Fayetteville or Fort Smith?
Fort Smith is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $7,900, which is 4% less than Fayetteville ($8,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $4,850 out of $8,200. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Fayetteville?
$7,400 to $15,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Fayetteville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $460 for fees in the Fayetteville area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for roof compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fayetteville is 0% above the Arkansas statewide estimate ($8,200 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Fayetteville?
The BLS median is $22.70 an hour in the Fayetteville area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.38 to $27.90.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Fayetteville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,350 to $7,650 and premium work $8,800 to $11,100. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+Is there a bad season to replace a roof in Fayetteville?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Roof replacement near Fayetteville
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.