Roof replacement cost in Bloomington, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,650 – $11,600
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.75 – $5.55
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #153
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Bloomington, plan on $5,650 to $11,600 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.75 to $5.55 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $23.81 an hour in the Bloomington area, 11% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bloomington, IN, standard level
$7,400 to $9,800
About $3.60 to $4.70 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $4,750 | $5,700 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $360 |
| Total | $7,400 | $9,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bloomington, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 36% |
| Labor | $4,000 | $5,200 | $6,400 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $290 | $480 | 3% |
| Total | $5,650 | $8,600 | $11,600 | 100% |
Why Bloomington 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, Bloomington wages are 0.91 times the national level. Labor makes up about 61% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bloomington metro is 94.3 (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 (95.1) and land at $95 to $480.
Why two Bloomington quotes can differ
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.
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.
Climate in Bloomington: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bloomington Indiana Univ (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Bloomington (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.
Bloomington gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 18 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (5.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and August are the driest, at 3.7 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 21 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 | 37 | 21 | 3.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 23 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 32 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 42 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 62 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 65 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 64 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 56 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 34 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 26 | 3.5 | Cold |
Bloomington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bloomington 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
$5,650 to $8,000
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,400 to $9,800
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,200 to $11,600
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,400 – $4,900 | $4,550 – $6,050 | $5,650 – $7,150 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,650 – $8,000 | $7,400 – $9,800 | $9,200 – $11,600 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,850 – $11,100 | $10,300 – $13,600 | $12,800 – $16,000 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $10,100 – $14,200 | $13,200 – $17,400 | $16,300 – $20,500 |
What nearby projects cost in Bloomington
Because every project leans on different trades, Bloomington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs level and metal roof −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,500 – $30,500 | −6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,800 | −2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $3,950 | level |
Bloomington against nearby metros and the rest of Indiana
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Evansville is the priciest of the group at $9,600. Lafayette is the cheapest at $8,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, INthis page | $5,650 – $11,600 | $8,600 | |
| Terre Haute, IN40 miles | $5,600 – $11,500 | $8,550 | −1% |
| Indianapolis, IN50 miles | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | +3% |
| Louisville, KY90 miles | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | level |
| Lafayette, IN90 miles | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −5% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $6,400 – $12,800 | $9,600 | +11% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,400 | +9% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Bloomington comes in at #153 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, Bloomington is 8% below the Indiana figure.
Other Indiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | +3% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,500 | −1% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $6,400 – $12,800 | $9,600 | +11% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $6,500 – $13,000 | $9,750 | +13% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $6,200 – $12,500 | $9,350 | +9% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Bloomington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bloomington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $7,150 – $14,500 | $10,800 | +26% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −6% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | −3% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −3% |
Bloomington labor market for roof
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 Bloomington is 0.91 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.81 an hour, which is 11% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $20.69 and $29.40 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 12.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $23.42 an hour, 3% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $30.52 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 49.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.40 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,000. At the 25th percentile ($20.69) it shrinks by about $570. The total moves by 11.8% or 6.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 73,240 jobs in the Bloomington area. That makes it the 251st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $20.69 | $23.81 | $29.40 | $26.65 | 0.89 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $19.28 | $23.42 | $30.52 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
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Roof replacement in Bloomington: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Bloomington?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,650 to $11,600 in the Bloomington area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,400 to $9,800. 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 Bloomington?
About $2.75 to $5.55 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Bloomington or Terre Haute?
Terre Haute is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,550, which is 1% less than Bloomington ($8,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bloomington?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $5,200 out of $8,600. Materials are 36% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Bloomington?
$7,850 to $16,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Bloomington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $480 for fees in the Bloomington area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bloomington expensive for roof compared with the rest of Indiana?
Bloomington is 8% below the Indiana statewide estimate ($9,400 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Bloomington?
The BLS median is $23.81 an hour in the Bloomington area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.69 to $29.40.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Bloomington?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,650 to $8,000 and premium work $9,200 to $11,600. 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 Bloomington?
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 Bloomington
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.