Roof replacement cost in Gulfport, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,200 – $11,000
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.55 – $5.25
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #277
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Gulfport, plan on $5,200 to $11,000 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.55 to $5.25 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 13% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $21.61 an hour in the Gulfport area, 19% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Gulfport, MS, standard level
$6,950 to $9,250
About $3.35 to $4.45 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,200 | $5,050 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $340 |
| Total | $6,950 | $9,250 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Gulfport, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 39% |
| Labor | $3,600 | $4,650 | $5,700 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $270 | $450 | 3% |
| Total | $5,200 | $8,100 | $11,000 | 100% |
Why Gulfport prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Gulfport wages are 0.81 times the national level. Labor makes up about 57% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Gulfport metro is 96.2 (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 (90.0) and land at $90 to $450.
Data note: 85% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Gulfport. The wage table below marks each row.
How Gulfport compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Gulfport. Hattiesburg is the lowest at about $7,900 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 50 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MSthis page | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | |
| Mobile, AL50 miles | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | level |
| Hattiesburg, MS50 miles | $5,050 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −2% |
| Slidell, LA55 miles | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,350 | +3% |
| Daphne, AL75 miles | $5,250 – $11,100 | $8,150 | +1% |
| New Orleans, LA90 miles | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +3% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | level |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Gulfport comes in at #277 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, Gulfport is 0% above the Mississippi figure.
Other Mississippi metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | level |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $5,050 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Gulfport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Gulfport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $5,500 – $11,300 | $8,400 | +4% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $5,700 – $12,000 | $8,800 | +9% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $6,650 – $13,300 | $9,950 | +23% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $5,200 – $10,800 | $8,000 | −1% |
Gulfport 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 Gulfport is 0.81 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Gulfport metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median: $21.61 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.53 and $23.56 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $18.69 an hour, 18% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.86 and $22.67 an hour. About 1,090 work in the metro. That is 68.9 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 ($23.56 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $350. At the 25th percentile ($17.53) it shrinks by about $740. The total moves by 4.4% or 9.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 158,310 jobs in the Gulfport-Biloxi area. That makes it the 149th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $17.53 | $21.61 | $23.56 | $26.65 | 0.81 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $16.86 | $18.69 | $22.67 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Gulfport
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.
Planning more than one job in Gulfport?
Because every project leans on different trades, Gulfport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +4% and metal roof −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,700 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,150 | +4% |
Climate in Gulfport: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Gulfport - Biloxi Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Gulfport (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Gulfport gets about 63 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.7 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 69 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 | 61 | 42 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 46 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 52 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 58 | 5.5 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 66 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 73 | 6.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 75 | 7.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 75 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 71 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 60 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 49 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 45 | 4.5 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Gulfport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Gulfport 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
$5,200 to $7,500
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$6,950 to $9,250
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,650 to $11,000
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,150 – $4,600 | $4,250 – $5,650 | $5,300 – $6,750 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,200 – $7,500 | $6,950 – $9,250 | $8,650 – $11,000 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,250 – $10,400 | $9,600 – $12,800 | $12,000 – $15,200 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,300 – $13,300 | $12,300 – $16,300 | $15,300 – $19,400 |
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Roof replacement in Gulfport: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Gulfport?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,200 to $11,000 in the Gulfport area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,950 to $9,250. 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 Gulfport?
About $2.55 to $5.25 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $90 to $450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Gulfport or Mobile?
Mobile is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,100, which is 0% more than Gulfport ($8,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Gulfport?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $4,650 out of $8,100. Materials are 39% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Gulfport?
$7,250 to $15,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Gulfport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $450 for fees in the Gulfport area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Gulfport expensive for roof compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Gulfport is 0% above the Mississippi statewide estimate ($8,050 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Gulfport?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $21.61 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.53 to $23.56.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Gulfport?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,200 to $7,500 and premium work $8,650 to $11,000. 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 Gulfport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. October 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 Gulfport
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.