Roof replacement cost in Jonesboro, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,300 – $11,000
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.60 – $5.30
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #256
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Jonesboro area: $5,300 to $11,000 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 12% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $22.82 an hour in the Jonesboro area, 14% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Jonesboro, AR, standard level
$7,050 to $9,350
About $3.40 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 | $190 | $330 |
| Total | $7,050 | $9,350 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Jonesboro, 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 | $85 | $260 | $430 | 3% |
| Total | $5,300 | $8,200 | $11,000 | 100% |
Where the Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro the blended ratio comes out at 0.85. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jonesboro is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,100 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.9: $85 to $430.
Data note: 85% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Jonesboro. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Jonesboro
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jonesboro wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−9%) and vinyl siding lowest (−16%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,550 – $28,500 | −13% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,050 – $21,200 | −16% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $900 – $3,650 | −9% |
The best months for roof in Jonesboro
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Jonesboro Muni Ap (5 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 Jonesboro are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jonesboro gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and September are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 66 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 | 47 | 31 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 34 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 41 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 50 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 60 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 68 | 3.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 70 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 62 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 40 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 33 | 4.5 | Workable |
Who does the work: Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro the blend is 0.85.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jonesboro metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median: $22.82 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.87 and $24.62 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $18.26 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.23 and $20.53 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 64.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $330 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $900. That is a swing of roughly 11.0% to 4.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jonesboro has 60,620 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 286th 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% | $17.87 | $22.82 | $24.62 | $26.65 | 0.86 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $16.23 | $18.26 | $20.53 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Is Jonesboro 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 $8,200 to $8,350 across Jonesboro and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, ARthis page | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | |
| Memphis, TN65 miles | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Jackson, TN100 miles | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Little Rock, AR120 miles | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | level |
| Springfield, MO180 miles | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Clarksville, TN180 miles | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | level |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | level |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jonesboro ranks #256 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jonesboro is 0% above the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | level |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,200 | level |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jonesboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $6,300 – $12,700 | $9,500 | +16% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $6,700 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +23% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $5,150 – $10,900 | $8,000 | −2% |
| Alexandria, LA | 60,000 jobs | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +1% |
Jonesboro: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jonesboro. 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
$5,300 to $7,600
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,050 to $9,350
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,750 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 | $4,300 – $5,750 | $5,350 – $6,800 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,300 – $7,600 | $7,050 – $9,350 | $8,750 – $11,000 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,400 – $10,600 | $9,800 – $12,900 | $12,100 – $15,300 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,500 – $13,500 | $12,500 – $16,500 | $15,500 – $19,500 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Jonesboro?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,300 to $11,000 in the Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro?
About $2.60 to $5.30 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $85 to $430 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Jonesboro or Memphis?
Memphis is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,350, which is 2% more than Jonesboro ($8,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jonesboro?
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 Jonesboro?
$7,400 to $15,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Jonesboro?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $85 to $430 for fees in the Jonesboro area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jonesboro expensive for roof compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.82 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.87 to $24.62.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Jonesboro?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,300 to $7,600 and premium work $8,750 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 Jonesboro?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. January and September 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 Jonesboro
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.