Roof replacement cost in Bozeman, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,700 – $13,400
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.30 – $6.45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #54
- 1 = most expensive
Bozeman homeowners pay roughly $6,700 to $13,400 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $3.30 to $6.45 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bozeman is 8% higher. Roofers earn a median of $30.56 an hour in the Bozeman area, 15% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bozeman, MT, standard level
$8,700 to $11,400
About $4.25 to $5.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,800 |
| Labor | $5,950 | $7,150 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $390 |
| Total | $8,700 | $11,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bozeman, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,150 | $4,800 | 32% |
| Labor | $5,050 | $6,550 | $8,050 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $310 | $510 | 3% |
| Total | $6,700 | $10,000 | $13,400 | 100% |
Why Bozeman prices look the way they do
Labor is 65% 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 Bozeman the blended ratio comes out at 1.15.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bozeman metro is 96.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,150, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (102.5) and land at $100 to $510.
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 Bozeman is 1.15 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $30.56 an hour, which is 15% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $24.86 and $34.45 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 5.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $26.77 an hour, 18% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $24.06 and $29.16 an hour. About 790 work in the metro. That is 109.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($34.45 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $710. At the 25th percentile ($24.86) it shrinks by about $1,050. The total moves by 7.0% or 10.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,210 jobs in the Bozeman area. That makes it the 256th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $24.86 | $30.56 | $34.45 | $26.65 | 1.15 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $24.06 | $26.77 | $29.16 | $22.66 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Bozeman
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bozeman 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
$6,700 to $9,350
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,700 to $11,400
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,700 to $13,400
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,050 – $5,750 | $5,300 – $7,000 | $6,550 – $8,250 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,700 – $9,350 | $8,700 – $11,400 | $10,700 – $13,400 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $9,350 – $13,000 | $12,100 – $15,800 | $14,900 – $18,500 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $12,000 – $16,700 | $15,500 – $20,200 | $19,000 – $23,700 |
Related projects, priced for Bozeman
Because every project leans on different trades, Bozeman's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, metal roof runs +7% and attic insulation −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,300 – $34,300 | +7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,350 | +4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,600 – $25,800 | +2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −2% |
When to schedule roof in Bozeman
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bozeman Montana State Univ (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Bozeman (8 of 12 months). January, February, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, 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.
Bozeman gets about 20 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 91 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (3.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 1.3 and 1.3 inches. The station averages about 12 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 | 34 | 15 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 17 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 24 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 55 | 31 | 2.5 | Workable |
| May | 63 | 39 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 72 | 46 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 52 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 50 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 42 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 57 | 32 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 42 | 22 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 33 | 15 | 1.0 | Cold |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Bozeman
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.
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.
Bozeman against nearby metros and the rest of Montana
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Bozeman. Logan is the lowest at about $8,350 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 255 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MTthis page | $6,700 – $13,400 | $10,000 | |
| Billings, MT115 miles | $5,850 – $11,900 | $8,900 | −12% |
| Idaho Falls, ID145 miles | $6,050 – $12,300 | $9,150 | −9% |
| Missoula, MT185 miles | $6,550 – $13,100 | $9,800 | −2% |
| Logan, UT255 miles | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −17% |
| Boise, ID300 miles | $6,350 – $12,800 | $9,600 | −5% |
| Montana (statewide) | $6,300 – $12,700 | $9,500 | −5% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Bozeman comes in at #54 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, Bozeman is 6% above the Montana figure.
Other Montana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $5,850 – $11,900 | $8,900 | −12% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $6,550 – $13,100 | $9,800 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Bozeman's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bozeman against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $5,500 – $11,500 | $8,500 | −15% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $6,750 – $13,600 | $10,200 | +1% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,450 | −6% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $5,700 – $11,800 | $8,750 | −13% |
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Roof replacement in Bozeman: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Bozeman?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,700 to $13,400 in the Bozeman area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,700 to $11,400. 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 Bozeman?
About $3.30 to $6.45 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $510 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Bozeman or Billings?
Billings is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,900, which is 12% less than Bozeman ($10,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bozeman?
About 65% at the midpoint, or $6,550 out of $10,000. Materials are 32% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Bozeman?
$9,350 to $18,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Bozeman?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $510 for fees in the Bozeman area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bozeman expensive for roof compared with the rest of Montana?
Bozeman is 6% above the Montana statewide estimate ($9,500 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Montana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Bozeman?
The BLS median is $30.56 an hour in the Bozeman area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.86 to $34.45.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Bozeman?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,700 to $9,350 and premium work $10,700 to $13,400. 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 Bozeman?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through October. July and August 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 Bozeman
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.