Roof replacement cost in Peoria, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $7,650 – $14,800
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.75 – $7.15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +20%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #15
- 1 = most expensive
Peoria homeowners pay roughly $7,650 to $14,800 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $3.75 to $7.15 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Peoria is 20% higher. Roofers earn a median of $36.83 an hour in the Peoria area, 38% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Peoria, IL, standard level
$9,800 to $12,600
About $4.80 to $6.15 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 70% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $7,100 | $8,550 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $350 |
| Total | $9,800 | $12,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Peoria, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 28% |
| Labor | $6,050 | $7,850 | $9,650 | 70% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $270 | $460 | 2% |
| Total | $7,650 | $11,200 | $14,800 | 100% |
Where the Peoria price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Peoria wages are 1.38 times the national level. Labor makes up about 70% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Peoria 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 (91.2) and land at $90 to $460.
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Peoria
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.
Peoria against nearby metros and the rest of Illinois
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Springfield is the priciest of the group at $11,300. Davenport is the cheapest at $8,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, ILthis page | $7,650 – $14,800 | $11,200 | |
| Bloomington, IL40 miles | $7,700 – $14,900 | $11,300 | +1% |
| Davenport, IA65 miles | $5,600 – $11,500 | $8,600 | −23% |
| Springfield, IL65 miles | $7,700 – $14,900 | $11,300 | +1% |
| Champaign, IL75 miles | $6,500 – $12,900 | $9,700 | −13% |
| Rockford, IL110 miles | $6,800 – $13,400 | $10,100 | −10% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $7,850 – $15,400 | $11,600 | +4% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −17% |
Across 300 US metros, Peoria comes in at #15 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, Peoria is 4% below the Illinois figure.
Other Illinois metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $8,200 – $16,000 | $12,100 | +8% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $6,800 – $13,400 | $10,100 | −10% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $6,500 – $12,900 | $9,700 | −13% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $7,700 – $14,900 | $11,300 | +1% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $7,700 – $14,900 | $11,300 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Peoria's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Peoria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $4,600 – $9,900 | $7,250 | −35% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −28% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $7,750 – $15,100 | $11,400 | +2% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | −29% |
Planning more than one job in Peoria?
Because every project leans on different trades, Peoria's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, metal roof runs +19% and attic insulation +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $13,100 – $37,600 | +19% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,550 | +10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,350 – $28,000 | +11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | +1% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Peoria is 1.38 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $36.83 an hour, which is 38% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $26.36 and $46.99 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 9.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $30.27 an hour, 34% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.67 and $37.76 an hour. About 1,020 work in the metro. That is 61.4 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 ($46.99 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,850. At the 25th percentile ($26.36) it shrinks by about $1,900. The total moves by 16.5% or 17.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 166,020 jobs in the Peoria area. That makes it the 141st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $26.36 | $36.83 | $46.99 | $26.65 | 1.38 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.67 | $30.27 | $37.76 | $22.66 | 1.34 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.38 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Peoria
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Peoria 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
$7,650 to $10,500
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$9,800 to $12,600
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$11,900 to $14,800
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,600 – $6,400 | $5,950 – $7,700 | $7,250 – $9,050 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $7,650 – $10,500 | $9,800 – $12,600 | $11,900 – $14,800 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $10,700 – $14,600 | $13,600 – $17,500 | $16,600 – $20,500 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $13,700 – $18,700 | $17,400 – $22,500 | $21,200 – $26,200 |
When to schedule roof in Peoria
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Peoria Gtr Peoria Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Peoria (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Peoria gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 26 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (4.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.7 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 23 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 | 34 | 18 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 21 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 51 | 32 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 42 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 62 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 33 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 23 | 2.2 | Cold |
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Roof replacement in Peoria: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Peoria?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $7,650 to $14,800 in the Peoria area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,800 to $12,600. 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 Peoria?
About $3.75 to $7.15 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $90 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Peoria or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $11,300, which is 1% more than Peoria ($11,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Peoria?
About 70% at the midpoint, or $7,850 out of $11,200. Materials are 28% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Peoria?
$10,700 to $20,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Peoria?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $460 for fees in the Peoria area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Peoria expensive for roof compared with the rest of Illinois?
Peoria is 4% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($11,600 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Peoria?
The BLS median is $36.83 an hour in the Peoria area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.36 to $46.99.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Peoria?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $7,650 to $10,500 and premium work $11,900 to $14,800. 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 Peoria?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Peoria
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.