Roof replacement cost in Jacksonville, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,450 – $11,400
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.70 – $5.45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #191
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Jacksonville, plan on $5,450 to $11,400 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.70 to $5.45 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $22.85 an hour in the Jacksonville area, 14% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Jacksonville, FL, standard level
$7,250 to $9,600
About $3.50 to $4.60 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,500 | $5,400 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $380 |
| Total | $7,250 | $9,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Jacksonville, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,800 | $4,950 | $6,050 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $300 | $500 | 4% |
| Total | $5,450 | $8,400 | $11,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Jacksonville number
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 Jacksonville the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jacksonville 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 (99.5) and land at $100 to $500.
Planning more than one job in Jacksonville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Jacksonville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −4% and metal roof −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,850 | −4% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Jacksonville bid
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 Jacksonville: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Jacksonville Nas (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Jacksonville (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jacksonville gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and September (7.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.3 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 97 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 | 66 | 47 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 69 | 50 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 74 | 55 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 81 | 61 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 69 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 74 | 7.3 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 76 | 6.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 76 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 74 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 66 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 73 | 56 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 68 | 50 | 2.5 | Workable |
Is Jacksonville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Jacksonville. Ocala is the lowest at about $8,100 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FLthis page | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | |
| Ocala, FL75 miles | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −4% |
| Gainesville, FL75 miles | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,300 | −1% |
| Deltona, FL80 miles | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −1% |
| Orlando, FL125 miles | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −1% |
| Savannah, GA135 miles | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | level |
| Florida (statewide) | $5,500 – $11,500 | $8,500 | +1% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Jacksonville comes in at #191 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, Jacksonville is 1% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $5,650 – $11,900 | $8,800 | +4% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −1% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $5,550 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +2% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −1% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Jacksonville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jacksonville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $6,450 – $12,900 | $9,700 | +15% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $5,300 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −2% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $5,550 – $11,600 | $8,550 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $5,700 – $11,800 | $8,750 | +4% |
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville is 0.87 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.85 an hour, which is 14% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.27 and $28.35 an hour. BLS counts 1,400 of them working in the area, 18.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $20.90 an hour, 8% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.68 and $23.16 an hour. About 7,150 work in the metro. That is 93.4 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 ($28.35 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,000. At the 25th percentile ($18.27) it shrinks by about $830. The total moves by 11.9% or 9.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 765,930 jobs in the Jacksonville area. That makes it the 39th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.49% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $18.27 | $22.85 | $28.35 | $26.65 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.68 | $20.90 | $23.16 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Jacksonville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jacksonville 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
$5,450 to $7,800
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,250 to $9,600
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,000 to $11,400
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,300 – $4,800 | $4,450 – $5,900 | $5,550 – $7,050 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,450 – $7,800 | $7,250 – $9,600 | $9,000 – $11,400 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,600 – $10,900 | $10,000 – $13,300 | $12,500 – $15,700 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,750 – $13,900 | $12,800 – $17,000 | $15,900 – $20,100 |
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Roof replacement in Jacksonville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Jacksonville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,450 to $11,400 in the Jacksonville area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,250 to $9,600. 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 Jacksonville?
About $2.70 to $5.45 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Jacksonville or Ocala?
Ocala is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,100, which is 4% less than Jacksonville ($8,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jacksonville?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $4,950 out of $8,400. Materials are 38% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Jacksonville?
$7,600 to $15,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Jacksonville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $500 for fees in the Jacksonville area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jacksonville expensive for roof compared with the rest of Florida?
Jacksonville is 1% below the Florida statewide estimate ($8,500 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Jacksonville?
The BLS median is $22.85 an hour in the Jacksonville area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.27 to $28.35.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Jacksonville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,450 to $7,800 and premium work $9,000 to $11,400. 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 Jacksonville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February 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 Jacksonville
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.