Roof replacement cost in Sioux City, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,450 – $11,300
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.70 – $5.40
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #208
- 1 = most expensive
A new roof in Sioux City, IA usually costs $5,450 to $11,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $2.70 to $5.40 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $940 less. Roofers earn a median of $22.62 an hour in the Sioux City area, 15% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Sioux City, IA, standard level
$7,200 to $9,500
About $3.50 to $4.60 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $4,550 | $5,450 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $330 |
| Total | $7,200 | $9,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Sioux City, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 37% |
| Labor | $3,850 | $5,000 | $6,150 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $260 | $430 | 3% |
| Total | $5,450 | $8,350 | $11,300 | 100% |
Where the Sioux City price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Sioux City wages are 0.88 times the national level. Labor makes up about 60% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sioux City is at 94.0 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 86.5: $85 to $430.
Is Sioux City cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Des Moines is the priciest of the group at $8,600. Omaha is the cheapest at $8,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IAthis page | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | |
| Sioux Falls, SD75 miles | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | +2% |
| Omaha, NE85 miles | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | level |
| Lincoln, NE120 miles | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | level |
| Des Moines, IA145 miles | $5,650 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +3% |
| Waterloo, IA195 miles | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,500 | +2% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $5,550 – $11,400 | $8,500 | +2% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sioux City ranks #208 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sioux City is 2% below the Iowa figure.
Elsewhere in Iowa
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $5,650 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +3% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $5,600 – $11,500 | $8,600 | +3% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,400 | +1% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $5,550 – $11,400 | $8,500 | +2% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,500 | +2% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $5,550 – $11,400 | $8,500 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $5,250 – $10,900 | $8,100 | −3% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +1% |
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $6,500 – $13,300 | $9,900 | +19% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | −1% |
Why two Sioux City quotes can differ
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.
What local crews earn in Sioux City
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 Sioux City the blend is 0.88.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $22.62 an hour, 15% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.46 and $27.56 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 12.0 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 $23.38 an hour, which is 3% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.71 and $28.72 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 74.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $900 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $760. That is a swing of roughly 9.1% to 10.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sioux City has 75,010 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 247th 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% | $18.46 | $22.62 | $27.56 | $26.65 | 0.85 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.71 | $23.38 | $28.72 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Sioux City?
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sioux City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and metal roof lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,350 – $30,100 | −7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,850 – $23,500 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −4% |
Sioux City 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, Sioux City Gateway Ap (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 Sioux City 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.
Sioux City gets about 29 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 36 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.3 inches. The station averages about 25 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 | 30 | 10 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 15 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 26 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 49 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 59 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 63 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 51 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 38 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 25 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 33 | 15 | 1.0 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Sioux City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sioux City. 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
$5,450 to $7,750
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,200 to $9,500
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,950 to $11,300
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,300 – $4,750 | $4,400 – $5,850 | $5,500 – $6,950 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,450 – $7,750 | $7,200 – $9,500 | $8,950 – $11,300 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,600 – $10,800 | $10,000 – $13,200 | $12,400 – $15,600 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,750 – $13,800 | $12,800 – $16,900 | $15,900 – $19,900 |
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Roof replacement in Sioux City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Sioux City?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,450 to $11,300 in the Sioux City area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,200 to $9,500. 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 Sioux City?
About $2.70 to $5.40 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $85 to $430 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Sioux City or Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,550, which is 2% more than Sioux City ($8,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux City?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $5,000 out of $8,350. Materials are 37% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Sioux City?
$7,600 to $15,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Sioux City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $85 to $430 for fees in the Sioux City area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux City expensive for roof compared with the rest of Iowa?
Sioux City is 2% below the Iowa statewide estimate ($8,500 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Sioux City?
The BLS median is $22.62 an hour in the Sioux City area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.46 to $27.56.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Sioux City?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,450 to $7,750 and premium work $8,950 to $11,300. 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 Sioux City?
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 Sioux City
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.