Roof replacement cost in Jefferson City, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,450 – $12,900
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.20 – $6.20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #86
- 1 = most expensive
A new roof in Jefferson City, MO usually costs $6,450 to $12,900 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $3.20 to $6.20 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $360 more. Roofers earn a median of $28.76 an hour in the Jefferson City area, 8% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Jefferson City, MO, standard level
$8,350 to $10,900
About $4.10 to $5.30 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $5,700 | $6,850 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $330 |
| Total | $8,350 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Jefferson City, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 32% |
| Labor | $4,850 | $6,300 | $7,700 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $260 | $440 | 3% |
| Total | $6,450 | $9,650 | $12,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Jefferson City number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Jefferson City wages are 1.10 times the national level. Labor makes up about 65% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jefferson City is at 94.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,100 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.0: $90 to $440.
Why two Jefferson City quotes can differ
Permit
Roof replacement permits run $100-$500 depending on the location.
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.
Jefferson City against nearby metros and the rest of Missouri
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 $8,350 to $11,300 across Jefferson City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MOthis page | $6,450 – $12,900 | $9,650 | |
| Columbia, MO35 miles | $5,550 – $11,400 | $8,450 | −12% |
| St. Louis, MO95 miles | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,900 | +2% |
| Springfield, MO105 miles | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −13% |
| Kansas City, MO130 miles | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,400 | −3% |
| Springfield, IL150 miles | $7,700 – $14,900 | $11,300 | +17% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $5,700 – $11,700 | $8,700 | −10% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jefferson City ranks #86 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jefferson City is 11% above the Missouri figure.
Elsewhere in Missouri
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,900 | +2% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,400 | −3% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −13% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $5,550 – $11,400 | $8,450 | −12% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $4,950 – $10,500 | $7,700 | −20% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jefferson City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | −13% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $4,800 – $10,300 | $7,550 | −22% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −16% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $6,150 – $12,400 | $9,250 | −4% |
What local crews earn in Jefferson City
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 Jefferson City the blend is 1.10.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $28.76 an hour, 8% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.93 and $39.95 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 16.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $27.99 an hour, which is 24% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.79 and $36.61 an hour. BLS counts 580 of them working in the area, 72.3 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 $2,050 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,050. That is a swing of roughly 11.0% to 21.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jefferson City has 80,220 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 237th 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% | $22.93 | $28.76 | $39.95 | $26.65 | 1.08 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.79 | $27.99 | $36.61 | $22.66 | 1.24 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Jefferson City
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jefferson City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, metal roof comes out highest (+5%) and vinyl siding lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,100 – $33,700 | +5% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,350 | +4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,300 | level |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
Jefferson City 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, Jefferson City Mem 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 Jefferson City are February through December: 11 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Jefferson City gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and July (4.9 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 1.9 and 2.1 inches. The station averages about 41 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 | 41 | 23 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 26 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 58 | 35 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 45 | 4.4 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 55 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 69 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 66 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 57 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 35 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 26 | 2.1 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Jefferson City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jefferson City. 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
$6,450 to $9,000
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,350 to $10,900
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,300 to $12,900
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,900 – $5,500 | $5,100 – $6,700 | $6,300 – $7,900 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,450 – $9,000 | $8,350 – $10,900 | $10,300 – $12,900 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $9,000 – $12,500 | $11,600 – $15,200 | $14,300 – $17,800 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,500 – $16,000 | $14,900 – $19,400 | $18,300 – $22,800 |
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Roof replacement in Jefferson City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Jefferson City?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,450 to $12,900 in the Jefferson City area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,350 to $10,900. 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 Jefferson City?
About $3.20 to $6.20 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $90 to $440 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Jefferson City or Columbia?
Columbia is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,450, which is 12% less than Jefferson City ($9,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jefferson City?
About 65% at the midpoint, or $6,300 out of $9,650. Materials are 32% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Jefferson City?
$9,000 to $17,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Jefferson City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $440 for fees in the Jefferson City area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jefferson City expensive for roof compared with the rest of Missouri?
Jefferson City is 11% above the Missouri statewide estimate ($8,700 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Jefferson City?
The BLS median is $28.76 an hour in the Jefferson City area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.93 to $39.95.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Jefferson City?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,450 to $9,000 and premium work $10,300 to $12,900. 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 Jefferson City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February and December 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 Jefferson City
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.