Roof replacement cost in Bangor, ME
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,500 – $11,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.70 – $5.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #175
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Bangor, plan on $5,500 to $11,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.70 to $5.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $23.14 an hour in the Bangor area, 13% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bangor, ME, standard level
$7,300 to $9,700
About $3.55 to $4.65 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,550 | $5,450 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $370 |
| Total | $7,300 | $9,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bangor, ME
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,850 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,850 | $5,000 | $6,150 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $290 | $480 | 3% |
| Total | $5,500 | $8,500 | $11,500 | 100% |
Where the Bangor price comes from
Labor is 59% of the midpoint bill here, against 61% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is roofers (85%), construction laborers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Bangor the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bangor metro is 97.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,200, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.5) and land at $95 to $480.
How Bangor compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,000 sq ft of roof range from $8,500 to $10,900 across Bangor and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, MEthis page | $5,500 – $11,500 | $8,500 | |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | +4% |
| Burlington, VT220 miles | $6,350 – $12,800 | $9,600 | +13% |
| Manchester, NH230 miles | $6,200 – $12,700 | $9,450 | +11% |
| Boston, MA230 miles | $7,050 – $14,100 | $10,600 | +24% |
| Barnstable, MA265 miles | $7,400 – $14,500 | $10,900 | +29% |
| Maine (statewide) | $5,700 – $11,800 | $8,700 | +3% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Bangor comes in at #175 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, Bangor is 2% below the Maine figure.
Other Maine metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Bangor's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bangor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,450 | +11% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $6,700 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +18% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −2% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $6,750 – $13,600 | $10,200 | +20% |
Climate in Bangor: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bangor Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Bangor (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Bangor gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 75 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, October and November (4.6 inches in October). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 28 | 9 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 31 | 11 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 21 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 53 | 32 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 43 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 53 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 59 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 49 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 38 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 17 | 3.7 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Bangor bid
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Bangor
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bangor 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
$5,500 to $7,900
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,300 to $9,700
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,100 to $11,500
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,350 – $4,850 | $4,450 – $5,950 | $5,600 – $7,100 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,500 – $7,900 | $7,300 – $9,700 | $9,100 – $11,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,700 – $11,000 | $10,200 – $13,400 | $12,600 – $15,900 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,850 – $14,000 | $13,000 – $17,200 | $16,100 – $20,300 |
Bangor 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 Bangor is 0.88 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.14 an hour, which is 13% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.59 and $28.04 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 16.6 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 $21.35 an hour, 6% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.60 and $22.35 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 73.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.04 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $890. At the 25th percentile ($22.59) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 10.5% or 1.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,270 jobs in the Bangor area. That makes it the 255th 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% | $22.59 | $23.14 | $28.04 | $26.65 | 0.87 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.60 | $21.35 | $22.35 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Bangor
Because every project leans on different trades, Bangor's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −3% and metal roof −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,250 – $30,400 | −7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,200 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,900 | −3% |
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Roof replacement in Bangor: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Bangor?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,500 to $11,500 in the Bangor area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,300 to $9,700. 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 Bangor?
About $2.70 to $5.50 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 Bangor or Portland?
Portland is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,850, which is 4% more than Bangor ($8,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bangor?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $5,000 out of $8,500. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Bangor?
$7,700 to $15,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Bangor?
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 Bangor area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bangor expensive for roof compared with the rest of Maine?
Bangor is 2% below the Maine statewide estimate ($8,700 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Maine; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Bangor?
The BLS median is $23.14 an hour in the Bangor area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.59 to $28.04.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Bangor?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,500 to $7,900 and premium work $9,100 to $11,500. 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 Bangor?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. July 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 Bangor
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.