Roof replacement cost in Pittsfield, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,150 – $12,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.05 – $6.05
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #111
- 1 = most expensive
A new roof in Pittsfield, MA usually costs $6,150 to $12,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $3.05 to $6.05 per sq ft of roof before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Roofers earn a median of $27.05 an hour in the Pittsfield area, 2% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Pittsfield, MA, standard level
$8,100 to $10,600
About $3.95 to $5.15 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $5,350 | $6,400 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $360 |
| Total | $8,100 | $10,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Pittsfield, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,850 | 34% |
| Labor | $4,550 | $5,850 | $7,200 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $290 | $480 | 3% |
| Total | $6,150 | $9,350 | $12,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Pittsfield number
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $27.05 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Pittsfield is 1.03 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 63% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Pittsfield is at 97.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,200 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.1: $95 to $480.
Cost by quality level and size in Pittsfield
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Pittsfield. 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
$6,150 to $8,700
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,100 to $10,600
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,000 to $12,500
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,750 – $5,350 | $4,950 – $6,500 | $6,100 – $7,700 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,150 – $8,700 | $8,100 – $10,600 | $10,000 – $12,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $8,600 – $12,100 | $11,200 – $14,700 | $13,900 – $17,300 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,000 – $15,500 | $14,400 – $18,800 | $17,700 – $22,200 |
Pittsfield 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, Pittsfield Muni 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 Pittsfield are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Pittsfield gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.6 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 3 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 | 14 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 15 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 23 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 34 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 53 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 79 | 58 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 57 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 70 | 49 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 39 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 29 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 21 | 3.6 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield the blend is 1.03.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $27.05 an hour, in line with the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $27.05 and $34.50 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 5.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $25.06 an hour, which is 11% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.32 and $30.23 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 61.6 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 $1,350 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $0. That is a swing of roughly 0.0% to 14.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Pittsfield has 56,810 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 298th 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% | $27.05 | $27.05 | $34.50 | $26.65 | 1.02 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.32 | $25.06 | $30.23 | $22.66 | 1.11 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Pittsfield
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Pittsfield wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (+1%) and attic insulation lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,200 – $32,300 | level |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,500 – $25,500 | +1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,950 | −1% |
Is Pittsfield cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $9,350 to $11,300 across Pittsfield and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield, MAthis page | $6,150 – $12,500 | $9,350 | |
| Amherst, MA30 miles | $7,400 – $14,500 | $10,900 | +17% |
| Springfield, MA35 miles | $7,650 – $14,900 | $11,300 | +21% |
| Albany, NY45 miles | $6,750 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +8% |
| Hartford, CT60 miles | $6,900 – $13,700 | $10,300 | +10% |
| Waterbury, CT60 miles | $6,650 – $13,300 | $9,950 | +7% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $7,500 – $14,700 | $11,100 | +19% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Pittsfield ranks #111 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Pittsfield is 16% below the Massachusetts figure.
Elsewhere in Massachusetts
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $7,050 – $14,100 | $10,600 | +13% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $9,600 – $18,000 | $13,800 | +48% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $7,650 – $14,900 | $11,300 | +21% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $7,400 – $14,500 | $10,900 | +17% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $7,400 – $14,500 | $10,900 | +17% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Pittsfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | −9% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,400 | −10% |
| Texarkana, TX | 57,580 jobs | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | −14% |
| Cheyenne, WY | 48,470 jobs | $5,250 – $11,100 | $8,150 | −13% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Pittsfield bid
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.
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Roof replacement in Pittsfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Pittsfield?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,150 to $12,500 in the Pittsfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,100 to $10,600. 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 Pittsfield?
About $3.05 to $6.05 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 Pittsfield or Amherst?
Amherst is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $10,900, which is 17% more than Pittsfield ($9,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Pittsfield?
About 63% at the midpoint, or $5,850 out of $9,350. Materials are 34% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Pittsfield?
$8,600 to $17,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Pittsfield?
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 Pittsfield area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Pittsfield expensive for roof compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Pittsfield is 16% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($11,100 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Pittsfield?
The BLS median is $27.05 an hour in the Pittsfield area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.05 to $34.50.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Pittsfield?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,150 to $8,700 and premium work $10,000 to $12,500. 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 Pittsfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. April 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 Pittsfield
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.