Roof replacement cost in Little Rock, 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
- #258
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Little Rock, plan on $5,300 to $11,000 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.60 to $5.30 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $22.82 an hour in the Little Rock area, 14% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Little Rock, 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 | $5,250 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $340 |
| Total | $7,050 | $9,350 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Little Rock, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,700 | $4,800 | $5,900 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $270 | $450 | 3% |
| Total | $5,300 | $8,200 | $11,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Little Rock number
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.82 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Little Rock is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 59% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Little Rock 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 (89.4) and land at $90 to $450.
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 Little Rock. The wage table below marks each row.
Little Rock 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 Little Rock is 0.85 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Little Rock 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.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $17.88 an hour, 21% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.75 and $20.34 an hour. About 2,790 work in the metro. That is 77.9 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 ($24.62 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $330. At the 25th percentile ($17.87) it shrinks by about $900. The total moves by 4.0% or 11.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 358,210 jobs in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway area. That makes it the 72nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.23% of US employment.
| 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% | $16.75 | $17.88 | $20.34 | $22.66 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Little Rock bid
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Little Rock
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Little Rock 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
$5,300 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 | $9,750 – $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 |
Climate in Little Rock: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Little Rock Ap Adams Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Little Rock (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Little Rock gets about 50 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and December (5.6 inches in April). Inside the workable window, January and September are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 76 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 | 51 | 31 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 55 | 34 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 50 | 5.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 68 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 71 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 70 | 3.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 63 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 40 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 33 | 5.1 | Workable |
How Little Rock compares
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Monroe is the priciest of the group at $8,250. Fort Smith is the cheapest at $7,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, ARthis page | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | |
| Jonesboro, AR120 miles | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | level |
| Fort Smith, AR125 miles | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −4% |
| Fayetteville, AR135 miles | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,200 | level |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | −2% |
| Monroe, LA145 miles | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | level |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Little Rock comes in at #258 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, Little Rock is 0% below the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Little Rock's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Little Rock against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $5,500 – $11,500 | $8,500 | +4% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $9,600 – $18,000 | $13,800 | +69% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $5,800 – $11,800 | $8,800 | +8% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +5% |
Planning more than one job in Little Rock?
Because every project leans on different trades, Little Rock's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −7% and vinyl siding −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $28,700 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,250 – $21,700 | −14% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,700 | −7% |
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Roof replacement in Little Rock: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Little Rock?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,300 to $11,000 in the Little Rock 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 Little Rock?
About $2.60 to $5.30 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $90 to $450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Little Rock or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,200, which is 0% more than Little Rock ($8,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Little Rock?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $4,800 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 Little Rock?
$7,400 to $15,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Little Rock?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $450 for fees in the Little Rock area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Little Rock expensive for roof compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Little Rock is 0% below 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 Little Rock?
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 Little Rock?
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 Little Rock?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. 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 Little Rock
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.