Roof replacement cost in Springfield, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $7,650 – $14,900
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.80 – $7.20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +21%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #12
- 1 = most expensive
Springfield homeowners pay roughly $7,650 to $14,900 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $3.80 to $7.20 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Springfield is 21% higher. Roofers earn a median of $36.68 an hour in the Springfield area, 38% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Springfield, MA, standard level
$9,850 to $12,700
About $4.80 to $6.20 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 69% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $7,100 | $8,500 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $370 |
| Total | $9,850 | $12,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Springfield, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,850 | 28% |
| Labor | $6,000 | $7,800 | $9,600 | 69% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $290 | $480 | 3% |
| Total | $7,650 | $11,300 | $14,900 | 100% |
Why Springfield prices look the way they do
Labor is 69% 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 Springfield the blended ratio comes out at 1.37.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 97.0 (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 (96.1) and land at $95 to $480.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Springfield is 1.37 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $36.68 an hour, which is 38% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $30.44 and $39.95 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 14.4 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 $30.12 an hour, 33% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $37.06 an hour. About 880 work in the metro. That is 43.7 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 ($39.95 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $590. At the 25th percentile ($30.44) it shrinks by about $1,150. The total moves by 5.3% or 10.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 201,240 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 113th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $30.44 | $36.68 | $39.95 | $26.65 | 1.38 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $23.44 | $30.12 | $37.06 | $22.66 | 1.33 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.37 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Springfield
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield 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
$7,650 to $10,600
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$9,850 to $12,700
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$12,000 to $14,900
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,650 – $6,450 | $6,000 – $7,800 | $7,350 – $9,150 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $7,650 – $10,600 | $9,850 – $12,700 | $12,000 – $14,900 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $10,700 – $14,700 | $13,700 – $17,700 | $16,700 – $20,700 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $13,700 – $18,800 | $17,600 – $22,600 | $21,400 – $26,500 |
Is Springfield cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Worcester is the priciest of the group at $13,800. Pittsfield is the cheapest at $9,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MAthis page | $7,650 – $14,900 | $11,300 | |
| Amherst, MA15 miles | $7,400 – $14,500 | $10,900 | −3% |
| Hartford, CT30 miles | $6,900 – $13,700 | $10,300 | −9% |
| Pittsfield, MA35 miles | $6,150 – $12,500 | $9,350 | −17% |
| Worcester, MA40 miles | $9,600 – $18,000 | $13,800 | +22% |
| Waterbury, CT50 miles | $6,650 – $13,300 | $9,950 | −12% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $7,500 – $14,700 | $11,100 | −2% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −18% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #12 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, Springfield is 2% above the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $7,050 – $14,100 | $10,600 | −6% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $9,600 – $18,000 | $13,800 | +22% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $7,400 – $14,500 | $10,900 | −3% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $7,400 – $14,500 | $10,900 | −3% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $6,150 – $12,500 | $9,350 | −17% |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | −7% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $6,700 – $13,600 | $10,200 | −10% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | −22% |
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $6,200 – $12,700 | $9,450 | −16% |
Related projects, priced for Springfield
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, metal roof runs +18% and attic insulation level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,800 – $37,500 | +18% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,550 | +10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,400 – $28,200 | +12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
When to schedule roof in Springfield
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Westfield Barnes Muni Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Springfield (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.
Springfield gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.7 inches in October). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 35 | 16 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 38 | 17 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 26 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 35 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 55 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 51 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 39 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 30 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 22 | 3.6 | Cold |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Springfield
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.
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Roof replacement in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Springfield?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $7,650 to $14,900 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,850 to $12,700. 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 Springfield?
About $3.80 to $7.20 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 Springfield or Amherst?
Amherst is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $10,900, which is 3% less than Springfield ($11,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 69% at the midpoint, or $7,800 out of $11,300. Materials are 28% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Springfield?
$10,700 to $20,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Springfield?
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 Springfield area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for roof compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Springfield is 2% above 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 Springfield?
The BLS median is $36.68 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.44 to $39.95.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Springfield?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $7,650 to $10,600 and premium work $12,000 to $14,900. 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 Springfield?
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 Springfield
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.