Roof replacement cost in Minneapolis, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $7,700 – $15,200
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.80 – $7.30
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +23%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #9
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Minneapolis area: $7,700 to $15,200 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 23% higher than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $36.25 an hour in the Minneapolis area, 36% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Minneapolis, MN, standard level
$9,950 to $12,900
About $4.85 to $6.25 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 67% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,700 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $7,000 | $8,400 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $400 |
| Total | $9,950 | $12,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Minneapolis, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,650 | $3,400 | $5,150 | 30% |
| Labor | $5,950 | $7,700 | $9,450 | 67% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $310 | $520 | 3% |
| Total | $7,700 | $11,400 | $15,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Minneapolis number
Labor is 67% 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 Minneapolis the blended ratio comes out at 1.35.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Minneapolis is at 103.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,400 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 104.8: $100 to $520.
Cost by quality level and size in Minneapolis
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Minneapolis. 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
$7,700 to $10,700
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$9,950 to $12,900
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$12,200 to $15,200
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,650 – $6,500 | $6,050 – $7,900 | $7,450 – $9,300 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $7,700 – $10,700 | $9,950 – $12,900 | $12,200 – $15,200 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $10,800 – $14,900 | $13,800 – $17,900 | $16,900 – $21,000 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $13,800 – $19,000 | $17,700 – $22,900 | $21,600 – $26,900 |
The best months for roof in Minneapolis
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Lower St Anthony Falls (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Minneapolis are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Minneapolis gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 22 | 8 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 27 | 12 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 24 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 36 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 49 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 59 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 62 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 41 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 40 | 27 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 27 | 15 | 1.3 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Minneapolis
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Minneapolis wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, metal roof comes out highest (+19%) and attic insulation lowest (+10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,800 – $38,100 | +19% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,700 | +12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,550 – $28,700 | +14% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,350 | +10% |
Minneapolis against nearby metros and the rest of Minnesota
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 $8,900 to $11,400 across Minneapolis and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MNthis page | $7,700 – $15,200 | $11,400 | |
| St. Cloud, MN70 miles | $7,750 – $15,000 | $11,400 | level |
| Rochester, MN90 miles | $6,650 – $13,200 | $9,900 | −13% |
| Eau Claire, WI100 miles | $5,900 – $12,000 | $8,900 | −22% |
| La Crosse, WI145 miles | $6,400 – $12,800 | $9,650 | −16% |
| Duluth, MN160 miles | $7,400 – $14,400 | $10,900 | −5% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $7,600 – $14,900 | $11,200 | −2% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −19% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Minneapolis ranks #9 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Minneapolis is 2% above the Minnesota figure.
Elsewhere in Minnesota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $7,400 – $14,400 | $10,900 | −5% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $6,650 – $13,200 | $9,900 | −13% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $7,750 – $15,000 | $11,400 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Minneapolis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,400 | −9% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $6,750 – $13,500 | $10,100 | −11% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $7,900 – $15,600 | $11,700 | +3% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $6,750 – $13,600 | $10,200 | −11% |
Who does the work: Minneapolis trade wages
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 Minneapolis the blend is 1.35.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $36.25 an hour, 36% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $27.34 and $46.87 an hour. About 1,250 work in the metro. That is 6.4 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 $29.79 an hour, which is 31% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $24.17 and $40.14 an hour. BLS counts 17,330 of them working in the area, 88.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,950 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,600. That is a swing of roughly 14.2% to 16.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington has 1,951,650 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 14th 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% | $27.34 | $36.25 | $46.87 | $26.65 | 1.36 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $24.17 | $29.79 | $40.14 | $22.66 | 1.31 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.35 | |||||
Why two Minneapolis quotes can differ
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 Minneapolis: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Minneapolis?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $7,700 to $15,200 in the Minneapolis area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,950 to $12,900. 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 Minneapolis?
About $3.80 to $7.30 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $520 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Minneapolis or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $11,400, which is 0% less than Minneapolis ($11,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Minneapolis?
About 67% at the midpoint, or $7,700 out of $11,400. Materials are 30% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Minneapolis?
$10,800 to $21,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Minneapolis?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $520 for fees in the Minneapolis area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Minneapolis expensive for roof compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Minneapolis is 2% above the Minnesota statewide estimate ($11,200 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Minnesota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Minneapolis?
The BLS median is $36.25 an hour in the Minneapolis area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.34 to $46.87.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Minneapolis?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $7,700 to $10,700 and premium work $12,200 to $15,200. 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 Minneapolis?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April and October 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 Minneapolis
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.