Roof replacement cost in Missoula, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,550 – $13,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.20 – $6.30
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #70
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Missoula area: $6,550 to $13,100 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 5% higher than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $29.96 an hour in the Missoula area, 12% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Missoula, MT, standard level
$8,500 to $11,100
About $4.15 to $5.40 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,800 |
| Labor | $5,750 | $6,950 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $370 |
| Total | $8,500 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Missoula, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,150 | $4,800 | 32% |
| Labor | $4,900 | $6,350 | $7,800 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $290 | $480 | 3% |
| Total | $6,550 | $9,800 | $13,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Missoula number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Missoula wages are 1.11 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. Missoula is at 96.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,150 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.4: $95 to $480.
Cost by quality level and size in Missoula
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Missoula. 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
$6,550 to $9,150
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,500 to $11,100
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,500 to $13,100
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,950 – $5,600 | $5,200 – $6,800 | $6,400 – $8,050 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,550 – $9,150 | $8,500 – $11,100 | $10,500 – $13,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $9,100 – $12,700 | $11,800 – $15,400 | $14,500 – $18,100 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,700 – $16,300 | $15,100 – $19,700 | $18,600 – $23,200 |
Related projects, priced for Missoula
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Missoula wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, metal roof comes out highest (+3%) and vinyl siding lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,800 – $33,300 | +3% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | level |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,150 – $24,500 | −3% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $980 – $3,900 | −3% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Missoula bid
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.
How Missoula compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Missoula. Idaho Falls is the lowest at about $9,150 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 255 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MTthis page | $6,550 – $13,100 | $9,800 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID120 miles | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,450 | −4% |
| Spokane, WA175 miles | $6,450 – $13,200 | $9,800 | level |
| Bozeman, MT185 miles | $6,700 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +2% |
| Kennewick, WA240 miles | $6,600 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +2% |
| Idaho Falls, ID255 miles | $6,050 – $12,300 | $9,150 | −7% |
| Montana (statewide) | $6,300 – $12,700 | $9,500 | −3% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Missoula ranks #70 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Missoula is 3% above the Montana figure.
Elsewhere in Montana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $5,850 – $11,900 | $8,900 | −9% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $6,700 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Missoula against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | −12% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −15% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $5,700 – $11,800 | $8,750 | −11% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | −14% |
Who does the work: Missoula 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 Missoula the blend is 1.11.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $29.96 an hour, 12% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.78 and $32.14 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 8.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $24.00 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.41 and $26.36 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 76.0 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 $400 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,300. That is a swing of roughly 13.3% to 4.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Missoula has 67,070 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 270th 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% | $22.78 | $29.96 | $32.14 | $26.65 | 1.12 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.41 | $24.00 | $26.36 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
The best months for roof in Missoula
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Missoula Intl 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 Missoula are March through October: 8 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Missoula gets about 14 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 43 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.1 inches in June). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.8 inches. The station averages about 27 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 | 32 | 18 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 21 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 27 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 56 | 32 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 40 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 73 | 46 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 52 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 50 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 42 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 32 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 40 | 25 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Dec | 31 | 18 | 1.1 | Cold |
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Roof replacement in Missoula: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Missoula?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,550 to $13,100 in the Missoula area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,500 to $11,100. 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 Missoula?
About $3.20 to $6.30 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Missoula or Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $9,450, which is 4% less than Missoula ($9,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Missoula?
About 65% at the midpoint, or $6,350 out of $9,800. Materials are 32% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Missoula?
$9,100 to $18,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Missoula?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $480 for fees in the Missoula area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Missoula expensive for roof compared with the rest of Montana?
Missoula is 3% 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 Missoula?
The BLS median is $29.96 an hour in the Missoula area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.78 to $32.14.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Missoula?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,550 to $9,150 and premium work $10,500 to $13,100. 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 Missoula?
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 Missoula
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.