Roof replacement cost in Macon, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,300 – $11,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.60 – $5.30
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #253
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Macon area: $5,300 to $11,100 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 $22.13 an hour in the Macon area, 17% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Macon, GA, standard level
$7,050 to $9,350
About $3.40 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 | $4,300 | $5,200 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $340 |
| Total | $7,050 | $9,350 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Macon, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 39% |
| Labor | $3,650 | $4,750 | $5,850 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $270 | $440 | 3% |
| Total | $5,300 | $8,200 | $11,100 | 100% |
Why Macon prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Macon wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 58% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Macon is at 96.3 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 88.5: $90 to $440.
Macon: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Macon. 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 $11,100
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 | $5,400 – $6,850 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,300 – $7,600 | $7,050 – $9,350 | $8,750 – $11,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,400 – $10,600 | $9,750 – $13,000 | $12,200 – $15,300 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,450 – $13,500 | $12,500 – $16,600 | $15,500 – $19,600 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Macon 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.
How Macon compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Macon. Columbus is the lowest at about $7,900 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GAthis page | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | |
| Warner Robins, GA25 miles | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +1% |
| Atlanta, GA70 miles | $5,600 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +6% |
| Columbus, GA70 miles | $5,050 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −4% |
| Athens, GA80 miles | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Albany, GA85 miles | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | level |
| Georgia (statewide) | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +2% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Macon ranks #253 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Macon is 2% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $5,600 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +6% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,950 – $10,600 | $7,800 | −5% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | +3% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $5,050 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −4% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Macon against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −4% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $7,400 – $14,500 | $10,900 | +34% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $5,850 – $11,900 | $8,900 | +8% |
The best months for roof in Macon
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Ap (10 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 Macon are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Macon gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and December (4.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 85 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 | 59 | 36 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 39 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 45 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 60 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 68 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 72 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 71 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 65 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 53 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 38 | 4.6 | Workable |
Who does the work: Macon 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 Macon the blend is 0.83.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $22.13 an hour, 17% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.16 and $24.63 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 4.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $19.23 an hour, which is 15% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.05 and $20.66 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 44.2 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 $450 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $900. That is a swing of roughly 11.0% to 5.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Macon-Bibb County has 95,030 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 211th 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% | $17.16 | $22.13 | $24.63 | $26.65 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.05 | $19.23 | $20.66 | $22.66 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Macon?
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Macon wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and vinyl siding lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,700 – $29,100 | −11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,200 – $21,600 | −14% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
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Roof replacement in Macon: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Macon?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,300 to $11,100 in the Macon 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 Macon?
About $2.60 to $5.30 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $90 to $440 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Macon or Warner Robins?
Warner Robins is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,300, which is 1% more than Macon ($8,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Macon?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $4,750 out of $8,200. Materials are 39% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Macon?
$7,400 to $15,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Macon?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $440 for fees in the Macon area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Macon expensive for roof compared with the rest of Georgia?
Macon is 2% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($8,350 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Macon?
The BLS median is $22.13 an hour in the Macon area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.16 to $24.63.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Macon?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,300 to $7,600 and premium work $8,750 to $11,100. 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 Macon?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. 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 Macon
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.