Roof replacement cost in Oxnard, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,850 – $13,900
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.35 – $6.65
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #33
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Oxnard area: $6,850 to $13,900 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 11% higher than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $30.21 an hour in the Oxnard area, 13% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Oxnard, CA, standard level
$8,950 to $11,800
About $4.35 to $5.65 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $4,200 |
| Labor | $5,950 | $7,150 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $420 |
| Total | $8,950 | $11,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Oxnard, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $3,450 | $5,250 | 33% |
| Labor | $5,050 | $6,550 | $8,050 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $330 | $550 | 3% |
| Total | $6,850 | $10,400 | $13,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Oxnard number
Labor is 63% 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 Oxnard the blended ratio comes out at 1.15.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Oxnard is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,450 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 110.5: $110 to $550.
Who does the work: Oxnard 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 Oxnard the blend is 1.15.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $30.21 an hour, 13% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $28.37 and $35.66 an hour. About 430 work in the metro. That is 13.3 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 $28.34 an hour, which is 25% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.22 and $36.96 an hour. BLS counts 1,790 of them working in the area, 55.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $990 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $330. That is a swing of roughly 3.2% to 9.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura has 323,890 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 79th 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% | $28.37 | $30.21 | $35.66 | $26.65 | 1.13 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $23.22 | $28.34 | $36.96 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
Why two Oxnard quotes can differ
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Oxnard
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Oxnard. 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
$6,850 to $9,650
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,950 to $11,800
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$11,100 to $13,900
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,150 – $5,900 | $5,450 – $7,250 | $6,800 – $8,550 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,850 – $9,650 | $8,950 – $11,800 | $11,100 – $13,900 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $9,550 – $13,400 | $12,400 – $16,300 | $15,300 – $19,200 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $12,300 – $17,200 | $15,900 – $20,800 | $19,600 – $24,500 |
Is Oxnard cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Oxnard. Visalia is the lowest at about $9,800 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 130 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CAthis page | $6,850 – $13,900 | $10,400 | |
| Santa Maria, CA55 miles | $6,700 – $13,600 | $10,200 | −2% |
| Los Angeles, CA55 miles | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +1% |
| Bakersfield, CA70 miles | $6,650 – $13,500 | $10,100 | −3% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA105 miles | $6,900 – $13,900 | $10,400 | level |
| Visalia, CA130 miles | $6,450 – $13,200 | $9,800 | −5% |
| California (statewide) | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +1% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Oxnard ranks #33 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Oxnard is 1% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +1% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $7,900 – $15,600 | $11,700 | +13% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $6,750 – $13,600 | $10,200 | −2% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $6,850 – $13,900 | $10,400 | level |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $7,900 – $15,600 | $11,700 | +13% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $6,900 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oxnard against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $5,850 – $12,100 | $8,950 | −13% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $6,100 – $12,300 | $9,200 | −11% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $6,650 – $13,500 | $10,100 | −3% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | −16% |
The best months for roof in Oxnard
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Oxnard Ventura Co Ap (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Oxnard: 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.
Oxnard gets about 13 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (3.3 inches in February). The station averages about 2 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 | 66 | 46 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 48 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 49 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 51 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 54 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 58 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 73 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 74 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 55 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 50 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 47 | 2.1 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Oxnard
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Oxnard wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+15%) and gutters lowest (+8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,200 – $35,300 | +9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,550 | +8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,500 – $28,500 | +13% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,200 – $4,550 | +15% |
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Roof replacement in Oxnard: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Oxnard?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,850 to $13,900 in the Oxnard area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,950 to $11,800. 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 Oxnard?
About $3.35 to $6.65 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $110 to $550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Oxnard or Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $10,200, which is 2% less than Oxnard ($10,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oxnard?
About 63% at the midpoint, or $6,550 out of $10,400. Materials are 33% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Oxnard?
$9,550 to $19,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Oxnard?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $110 to $550 for fees in the Oxnard area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oxnard expensive for roof compared with the rest of California?
Oxnard is 1% below the California statewide estimate ($10,500 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Oxnard?
The BLS median is $30.21 an hour in the Oxnard area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.37 to $35.66.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Oxnard?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,850 to $9,650 and premium work $11,100 to $13,900. 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 Oxnard?
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 Oxnard
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.