Roof replacement cost in Maine
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,700 – $11,800
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.80 – $5.65
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $9,300
- Metros covered
- 2
Maine prices for roof: $5,700 to $11,800 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $2.80 to $5.65 per sq ft of roof without the permit. The state midpoint is 6% below the national one. Local wages for roofers are $24.10 an hour.
Inside Maine, the metros we cover range from $8,500 (Bangor) to $8,850 (Portland) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Maine (statewide), standard level
$7,500 to $9,950
About $3.65 to $4.80 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,750 | $5,700 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $370 |
| Total | $7,500 | $9,950 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Maine
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,850 | 37% |
| Labor | $4,050 | $5,200 | $6,400 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $290 | $490 | 3% |
| Total | $5,700 | $8,700 | $11,800 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Maine
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Maine wages and prices. Against national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (−1%) and metal roof lowest (−5%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,550 – $31,000 | −5% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,350 – $25,000 | −1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,900 | −3% |
Quality levels and sizes in Maine
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Maine wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$5,700 to $8,100
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,500 to $9,950
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,350 to $11,800
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,450 – $4,950 | $4,600 – $6,100 | $5,750 – $7,250 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,700 – $8,100 | $7,500 – $9,950 | $9,350 – $11,800 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,900 – $11,300 | $10,400 – $13,800 | $12,900 – $16,300 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $10,200 – $14,400 | $13,300 – $17,600 | $16,500 – $20,800 |
When Maine weather lets you replace
Season matters for roof. For each Maine metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Maine metro on the list has 8 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 42 inches a year in Bangor to 48 in Portland.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 16 | 80 | 48 | 8: April through November |
| Bangor | 9 | 80 | 42 | 8: April through November |
What roofers and the other trades earn in Maine
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 0.92 for Maine.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $24.10 an hour, which is 10% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.63 and $28.40 an hour. BLS counts 610 of them working in the state, 9.5 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 $22.32 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.51 and $25.51 an hour. About 3,960 work in the state. That is 61.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($28.40 an hour) would add about $780 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.63) would take off about $270. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 640,610 jobs across Maine (May 2025), which is 0.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $22.63 | $24.10 | $28.40 | $26.65 | 0.90 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $19.51 | $22.32 | $25.51 | $22.66 | 0.98 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Maine
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.
Maine metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | +2% |
| Bangor, ME | $5,500 – $11,500 | $8,500 | −2% |
Maine versus the states around it
Maine ranks 28 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. Maine sits at $8,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 110 miles away | $6,400 – $13,000 | $9,700 | +11% |
| Massachusetts | 120 miles away | $7,500 – $14,700 | $11,100 | +27% |
| Vermont | 150 miles away | $6,300 – $12,800 | $9,550 | +9% |
| Rhode Island | 170 miles away | $6,600 – $13,300 | $9,950 | +14% |
| Connecticut | 220 miles away | $6,650 – $13,300 | $10,000 | +15% |
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Roof replacement in Maine: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Maine?
$5,700 to $11,800 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Maine can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Maine is cheapest for roof?
Bangor at about $8,500 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). The priciest is Portland at $8,850.
+Is roof cheaper in Maine than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $8,700 against $9,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Maine?
About 60% ($5,200). Materials are 37%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.92x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in Maine?
The BLS statewide median is $24.10 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.63 to $28.40.
+Where does Maine rank for roof costs?
28th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Maine?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,700 to $8,100 and premium work $9,350 to $11,800. 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 Maine?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Maine metros we cover, Portland has the most comfortable months (8 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 Maine
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.