Roof replacement cost in Springfield, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $7,700 – $14,900
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.80 – $7.20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +21%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #13
- 1 = most expensive
A new roof in Springfield, IL usually costs $7,700 to $14,900 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $3.80 to $7.20 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,000 more. Roofers earn a median of $37.45 an hour in the Springfield area, 41% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Springfield, IL, standard level
$9,850 to $12,700
About $4.85 to $6.20 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 70% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $7,200 | $8,650 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $350 |
| Total | $9,850 | $12,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Springfield, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 27% |
| Labor | $6,100 | $7,900 | $9,750 | 70% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $280 | $460 | 2% |
| Total | $7,700 | $11,300 | $14,900 | 100% |
Where the Springfield price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $37.45 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Springfield is 1.39 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 70% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Springfield is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,100 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $95 to $460.
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Springfield
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Springfield. 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
$7,700 to $10,600
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$9,850 to $12,700
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$12,000 to $14,900
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,650 – $6,450 | $6,000 – $7,800 | $7,350 – $9,100 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $7,700 – $10,600 | $9,850 – $12,700 | $12,000 – $14,900 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $10,800 – $14,700 | $13,700 – $17,700 | $16,700 – $20,600 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $13,800 – $18,800 | $17,600 – $22,600 | $21,400 – $26,400 |
What local crews earn in Springfield
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 Springfield the blend is 1.39.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $37.45 an hour, 41% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $28.37 and $47.68 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 26.8 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 $29.52 an hour, which is 30% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.56 and $35.79 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 50.6 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 $1,850 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,650. That is a swing of roughly 14.6% to 16.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Springfield has 100,810 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 203rd 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 | $37.45 | $47.68 | $26.65 | 1.41 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.56 | $29.52 | $35.79 | $22.66 | 1.30 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.39 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Springfield
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Springfield wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, metal roof comes out highest (+20%) and attic insulation lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $13,300 – $37,900 | +20% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,600 | +11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,400 – $28,200 | +12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | level |
Springfield weather and the roof replacement calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Springfield #2 (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 Springfield are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Springfield gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.1 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and August are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 23 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 | 36 | 19 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 22 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 63 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 64 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 33 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 24 | 2.3 | Cold |
How Springfield compares
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Springfield is the priciest of the group. Davenport is the cheapest at $8,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, ILthis page | $7,700 – $14,900 | $11,300 | |
| Bloomington, IL65 miles | $7,700 – $14,900 | $11,300 | level |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $7,650 – $14,800 | $11,200 | −1% |
| Champaign, IL80 miles | $6,500 – $12,900 | $9,700 | −14% |
| St. Louis, MO85 miles | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,900 | −12% |
| Davenport, IA115 miles | $5,600 – $11,500 | $8,600 | −24% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $7,850 – $15,400 | $11,600 | +3% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Springfield ranks #13 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Springfield is 3% below the Illinois figure.
Elsewhere in Illinois
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $8,200 – $16,000 | $12,100 | +7% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $7,650 – $14,800 | $11,200 | −1% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $6,800 – $13,400 | $10,100 | −10% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $6,500 – $12,900 | $9,700 | −14% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $7,700 – $14,900 | $11,300 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | −25% |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $6,750 – $13,700 | $10,300 | −9% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −28% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,350 | −26% |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Springfield
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.
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.
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Roof replacement in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Springfield?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $7,700 to $14,900 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,850 to $12,700. 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 Springfield?
About $3.80 to $7.20 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Springfield or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $11,300, which is 0% less than Springfield ($11,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 70% at the midpoint, or $7,900 out of $11,300. Materials are 27% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Springfield?
$10,800 to $20,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Springfield?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $460 for fees in the Springfield area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for roof compared with the rest of Illinois?
Springfield is 3% 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 Springfield?
The BLS median is $37.45 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.37 to $47.68.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Springfield?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $7,700 to $10,600 and premium work $12,000 to $14,900. 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 Springfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and August 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 Springfield
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.