Roof replacement cost in Indiana
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,250 – $12,600
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.05 – $6.05
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $9,300
- Metros covered
- 8
What does it cost to replace a roof in Indiana? Plan on $6,250 to $12,600 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Wages (1.05x the US blend), materials (price index 95.5) and permit costs (93.3) put the state above the national midpoint by 1%.
Inside Indiana, the metros we cover range from $8,150 (Lafayette) to $9,750 (South Bend) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Indiana (statewide), standard level
$8,150 to $10,700
About $3.95 to $5.15 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,800 |
| Labor | $5,450 | $6,500 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $350 |
| Total | $8,150 | $10,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Indiana
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,150 | $4,800 | 33% |
| Labor | $4,600 | $6,000 | $7,350 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $280 | $470 | 3% |
| Total | $6,250 | $9,400 | $12,600 | 100% |
Indiana metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,400, and the top-to-bottom gap is 20%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (2,000 sq ft of roof) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend, IN | $6,500 – $13,000 | $9,750 | +4% |
| Evansville, IN | $6,400 – $12,800 | $9,600 | +2% |
| Elkhart, IN | $6,200 – $12,500 | $9,350 | −1% |
| Indianapolis, IN | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | −6% |
| Bloomington, IN | $5,650 – $11,600 | $8,600 | −8% |
| Terre Haute, IN | $5,600 – $11,500 | $8,550 | −9% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,500 | −9% |
| Lafayette, IN | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −13% |
Quality levels and sizes in Indiana
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Indiana wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$6,250 to $8,750
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,150 to $10,700
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,000 to $12,600
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,800 – $5,350 | $4,950 – $6,550 | $6,150 – $7,750 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,250 – $8,750 | $8,150 – $10,700 | $10,000 – $12,600 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $8,700 – $12,200 | $11,300 – $14,800 | $13,900 – $17,400 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,100 – $15,600 | $14,500 – $18,900 | $17,800 – $22,300 |
What roofers and the other trades earn in Indiana
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.05 for Indiana.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $27.88 an hour, which is 5% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.79 and $36.64 an hour. BLS counts 2,980 of them working in the state, 9.3 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 $24.07 an hour, 6% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.28 and $29.92 an hour. About 28,600 work in the state. That is 89.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($36.64 an hour) would add about $1,600 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.79) would take off about $1,100. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,201,220 jobs across Indiana (May 2025), which is 2.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $21.79 | $27.88 | $36.64 | $26.65 | 1.05 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.28 | $24.07 | $29.92 | $22.66 | 1.06 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Indiana seasons and roof
Season matters for roof. For each Indiana metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Evansville has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Indiana at 11 months (February through December); Terre Haute has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 35 inches a year in Elkhart to 49 inches in Bloomington.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 21 | 85 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| Fort Wayne | 18 | 84 | 39 | 9: March through November |
| Evansville | 26 | 89 | 48 | 11: February through December |
| South Bend | 17 | 83 | 39 | 9: March through November |
| Elkhart | 18 | 83 | 35 | 9: March through November |
| Lafayette | 18 | 84 | 37 | 9: March through November |
| Bloomington | 21 | 85 | 49 | 9: March through November |
| Terre Haute | 21 | 86 | 41 | 9: March through November |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Indiana
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.
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.
Permit
Roof replacement permits run $100-$500 depending on the location.
Related projects, priced for Indiana
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Indiana wages and prices. Against national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+1%) and gutters lowest (−1%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,400 – $32,500 | +1% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,200 | level |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | +1% |
Indiana versus the states around it
Indiana ranks 22 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for roof, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is New Jersey at $11,700 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $7,900, both for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint. Indiana sits at $9,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 140 miles away | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −11% |
| Illinois | 140 miles away | $7,850 – $15,400 | $11,600 | +24% |
| Ohio | 180 miles away | $5,700 – $11,700 | $8,700 | −8% |
| Michigan | 220 miles away | $6,350 – $12,800 | $9,550 | +2% |
| Wisconsin | 260 miles away | $6,400 – $12,800 | $9,600 | +2% |
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Roof replacement in Indiana: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Indiana?
$6,250 to $12,600 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Indiana can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Indiana is cheapest for roof?
Lafayette at about $8,150 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). The priciest is South Bend at $9,750.
+Is roof cheaper in Indiana than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $9,400 against $9,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Indiana?
About 64% ($6,000). Materials are 33%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.05x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in Indiana?
The BLS statewide median is $27.88 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.79 to $36.64.
+Where does Indiana rank for roof costs?
22nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,400 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Indiana?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,250 to $8,750 and premium work $10,000 to $12,600. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+Does the season matter for roof in Indiana?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Indiana metros we cover, Evansville has the most comfortable months (11 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Roof replacement by city in Indiana
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.