Roof replacement cost in Joplin, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $4,950 – $10,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.40 – $5
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −17%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #295
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Joplin area: $4,950 to $10,500 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 17% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $18.83 an hour in the Joplin area, 29% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Joplin, MO, standard level
$6,600 to $8,800
About $3.20 to $4.25 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $3,950 | $4,700 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $330 |
| Total | $6,600 | $8,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Joplin, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 40% |
| Labor | $3,350 | $4,350 | $5,300 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $260 | $430 | 3% |
| Total | $4,950 | $7,700 | $10,500 | 100% |
Where the Joplin price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Joplin wages are 0.76 times the national level. Labor makes up about 56% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Joplin 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 85.7: $85 to $430.
Who does the work: Joplin 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 Joplin the blend is 0.76.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $18.83 an hour, 29% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.17 and $23.67 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 6.9 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 $23.98 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.02 and $29.88 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 58.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $880 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $120. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 11.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Joplin has 87,190 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 224th 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% | $18.17 | $18.83 | $23.67 | $26.65 | 0.71 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $19.02 | $23.98 | $29.88 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.76 | |||||
Joplin against nearby metros and the rest of Missouri
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Kansas City is the priciest of the group at $9,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MOthis page | $4,950 – $10,500 | $7,700 | |
| Fayetteville, AR70 miles | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,200 | +7% |
| Springfield, MO75 miles | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +9% |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +10% |
| Fort Smith, AR115 miles | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | +2% |
| Kansas City, MO125 miles | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,400 | +22% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $5,700 – $11,700 | $8,700 | +13% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +21% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Joplin ranks #295 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Joplin is 12% below 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 | +29% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,400 | +22% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +9% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $5,550 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +10% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $6,450 – $12,900 | $9,650 | +26% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Joplin against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,250 | +7% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $5,250 – $11,100 | $8,150 | +6% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $7,700 – $14,900 | $11,300 | +47% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $5,900 – $12,000 | $8,900 | +16% |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Joplin
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Joplin
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Joplin. 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
$4,950 to $7,150
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$6,600 to $8,800
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,250 to $10,500
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,000 – $4,350 | $4,050 – $5,400 | $5,050 – $6,450 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $4,950 – $7,150 | $6,600 – $8,800 | $8,250 – $10,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $6,850 – $9,900 | $9,150 – $12,200 | $11,400 – $14,500 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $8,800 – $12,700 | $11,700 – $15,600 | $14,600 – $18,500 |
Planning more than one job in Joplin?
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Joplin wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+1%) and metal roof lowest (−18%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,850 – $27,200 | −18% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | +1% |
The best months for roof in Joplin
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Joplin Regional Airport (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 Joplin are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Joplin gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (6.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 1.9 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 53 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 | 45 | 25 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 50 | 29 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 60 | 37 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 56 | 6.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 70 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 68 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 82 | 59 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 37 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 48 | 29 | 2.6 | Workable |
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Roof replacement in Joplin: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Joplin?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $4,950 to $10,500 in the Joplin area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,600 to $8,800. 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 Joplin?
About $2.40 to $5 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $85 to $430 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Joplin or Fayetteville?
Fayetteville is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,200, which is 7% more than Joplin ($7,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Joplin?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $4,350 out of $7,700. Materials are 40% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Joplin?
$6,850 to $14,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Joplin?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $85 to $430 for fees in the Joplin area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Joplin expensive for roof compared with the rest of Missouri?
Joplin is 12% below 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 Joplin?
The BLS median is $18.83 an hour in the Joplin area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.17 to $23.67.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Joplin?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $4,950 to $7,150 and premium work $8,250 to $10,500. 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 Joplin?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January and February 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 Joplin
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.