Roof replacement cost in Omaha, NE
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,400 – $11,200
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.65 – $5.40
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #223
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Omaha, plan on $5,400 to $11,200 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.65 to $5.40 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $22.34 an hour in the Omaha area, 16% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Omaha, NE, standard level
$7,150 to $9,500
About $3.50 to $4.55 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $4,500 | $5,400 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $350 |
| Total | $7,150 | $9,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Omaha, NE
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 37% |
| Labor | $3,800 | $4,950 | $6,050 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $280 | $460 | 3% |
| Total | $5,400 | $8,300 | $11,200 | 100% |
Why Omaha 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, Omaha wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 59% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Omaha metro is 94.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,100, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.9) and land at $90 to $460.
Omaha: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Omaha 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
$5,400 to $7,750
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,150 to $9,500
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,900 to $11,200
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,300 – $4,750 | $4,350 – $5,850 | $5,450 – $6,900 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,400 – $7,750 | $7,150 – $9,500 | $8,900 – $11,200 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,550 – $10,700 | $9,950 – $13,100 | $12,300 – $15,500 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,650 – $13,700 | $12,700 – $16,800 | $15,800 – $19,800 |
Related projects, priced for Omaha
Because every project leans on different trades, Omaha's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +16% and metal roof −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,500 – $30,400 | −6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,950 – $23,900 | −5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,550 | +16% |
Is Omaha cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Omaha. Topeka comes closest at about $8,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NEthis page | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | |
| Lincoln, NE55 miles | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Sioux City, IA85 miles | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | level |
| Des Moines, IA120 miles | $5,650 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +3% |
| Topeka, KS155 miles | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | level |
| Sioux Falls, SD160 miles | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | +3% |
| Nebraska (statewide) | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | level |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Omaha comes in at #223 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, Omaha is 0% above the Nebraska figure.
Other Nebraska metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Omaha's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Omaha against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $6,500 – $13,100 | $9,800 | +18% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $6,600 – $13,300 | $9,950 | +20% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $6,750 – $13,700 | $10,200 | +23% |
Climate in Omaha: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Omaha Eppley Airfield (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Omaha (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Omaha gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 27 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.4 inches. The station averages about 33 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 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 19 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 30 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 41 | 3.2 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 53 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 63 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 68 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 66 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 56 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 43 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 30 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 20 | 1.2 | Cold |
Omaha 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 Omaha is 0.87 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.34 an hour, which is 16% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.11 and $27.33 an hour. BLS counts 870 of them working in the area, 17.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $23.22 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $27.58 an hour. About 3,990 work in the metro. That is 80.1 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 ($27.33 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $910. At the 25th percentile ($21.11) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 10.9% or 2.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 498,100 jobs in the Omaha area. That makes it the 51st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.32% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $21.11 | $22.34 | $27.33 | $26.65 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $20.00 | $23.22 | $27.58 | $22.66 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Omaha
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.
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Roof replacement in Omaha: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Omaha?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,400 to $11,200 in the Omaha area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,150 to $9,500. 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 Omaha?
About $2.65 to $5.40 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $90 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Omaha or Lincoln?
Lincoln is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,350, which is 1% more than Omaha ($8,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Omaha?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $4,950 out of $8,300. Materials are 37% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Omaha?
$7,550 to $15,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Omaha?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $460 for fees in the Omaha area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Omaha expensive for roof compared with the rest of Nebraska?
Omaha is 0% above the Nebraska statewide estimate ($8,300 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nebraska; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Omaha?
The BLS median is $22.34 an hour in the Omaha area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.11 to $27.33.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Omaha?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,400 to $7,750 and premium work $8,900 to $11,200. 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 Omaha?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Omaha
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.