Roof replacement cost in Panama City, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,350 – $11,200
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.60 – $5.35
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #237
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Panama City area: $5,350 to $11,200 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% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $21.97 an hour in the Panama City area, 18% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Panama City, FL, standard level
$7,100 to $9,400
About $3.45 to $4.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,350 | $5,200 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $370 |
| Total | $7,100 | $9,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Panama City, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 39% |
| Labor | $3,700 | $4,800 | $5,850 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $290 | $490 | 4% |
| Total | $5,350 | $8,250 | $11,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Panama City number
Labor is 58% 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 Panama City the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Panama City is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,200 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 97.3: $95 to $490.
How Panama City compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Panama City. Dothan is the lowest at about $8,000 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, FLthis page | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | |
| Crestview, FL50 miles | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | +2% |
| Dothan, AL70 miles | $5,150 – $10,900 | $8,000 | −3% |
| Tallahassee, FL80 miles | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,300 | +1% |
| Pensacola, FL95 miles | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | level |
| Daphne, AL130 miles | $5,250 – $11,100 | $8,150 | −1% |
| Florida (statewide) | $5,500 – $11,500 | $8,500 | +3% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Panama City ranks #237 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Panama City is 3% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $5,650 – $11,900 | $8,800 | +7% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | +2% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $5,550 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +4% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Panama City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $6,650 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +22% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +5% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $6,550 – $13,400 | $9,950 | +21% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $5,850 – $12,200 | $9,050 | +10% |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Panama City
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.
Who does the work: Panama City 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 Panama City the blend is 0.84.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $21.97 an hour, 18% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.04 and $24.02 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 17.7 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 $20.79 an hour, which is 8% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.54 and $22.57 an hour. BLS counts 1,130 of them working in the area, 124.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $370 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $710. That is a swing of roughly 8.7% to 4.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Panama City-Panama City Beach has 90,610 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 218th 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% | $18.04 | $21.97 | $24.02 | $26.65 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.54 | $20.79 | $22.57 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
The best months for roof in Panama City
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Panama City 5N (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 Panama City are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Panama City gets about 61 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (7.4 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 67 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 | 64 | 43 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 46 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 52 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 58 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 66 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 73 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 75 | 7.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 75 | 7.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 71 | 7.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 61 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 73 | 50 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 67 | 45 | 4.3 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Panama City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Panama City. 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
$5,350 to $7,650
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,100 to $9,400
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,850 to $11,200
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,250 – $4,700 | $4,350 – $5,800 | $5,450 – $6,900 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,350 – $7,650 | $7,100 – $9,400 | $8,850 – $11,200 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,400 – $10,600 | $9,800 – $13,000 | $12,200 – $15,400 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,500 – $13,600 | $12,600 – $16,700 | $15,600 – $19,700 |
What nearby projects cost in Panama City
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Panama City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and metal roof lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $29,100 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
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Roof replacement in Panama City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Panama City?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,350 to $11,200 in the Panama City area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,100 to $9,400. 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 Panama City?
About $2.60 to $5.35 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $490 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Panama City or Crestview?
Crestview is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,400, which is 2% more than Panama City ($8,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Panama City?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $4,800 out of $8,250. Materials are 39% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Panama City?
$7,400 to $15,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Panama City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $490 for fees in the Panama City area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Panama City expensive for roof compared with the rest of Florida?
Panama City is 3% 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 Panama City?
The BLS median is $21.97 an hour in the Panama City area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.04 to $24.02.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Panama City?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,350 to $7,650 and premium work $8,850 to $11,200. 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 Panama City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May and October 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 Panama City
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.