Roof replacement cost in Atlantic City, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $7,750 – $15,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.80 – $7.30
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +23%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #10
- 1 = most expensive
A new roof in Atlantic City, NJ usually costs $7,750 to $15,100 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $3.80 to $7.30 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,100 more. Roofers earn a median of $37.50 an hour in the Atlantic City area, 41% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Atlantic City, NJ, standard level
$9,950 to $12,900
About $4.85 to $6.25 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 69% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,600 | $3,950 |
| Labor | $7,100 | $8,550 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $380 |
| Total | $9,950 | $12,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Atlantic City, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $3,300 | $5,000 | 29% |
| Labor | $6,050 | $7,800 | $9,600 | 69% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $300 | $490 | 3% |
| Total | $7,750 | $11,400 | $15,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Atlantic City number
Labor is 69% 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 Atlantic City the blended ratio comes out at 1.37.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Atlantic City is at 99.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,300 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.9: $100 to $490.
What local crews earn in Atlantic 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 Atlantic City the blend is 1.37.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $37.50 an hour, 41% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $24.77 and $47.96 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 5.3 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 $26.50 an hour, which is 17% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $35.67 an hour. BLS counts 1,140 of them working in the area, 67.6 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 $1,900 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $2,300. That is a swing of roughly 20.3% to 16.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Atlantic City-Hammonton has 168,700 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 139th 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% | $24.77 | $37.50 | $47.96 | $26.65 | 1.41 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $20.00 | $26.50 | $35.67 | $22.66 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.37 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Atlantic City 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.
Atlantic 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, Atlantic City (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Atlantic City are March through December: 10 of 12. Outside them, January and February have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January and February 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.
Atlantic City gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 42 | 30 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 43 | 31 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 55 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 71 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 70 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 54 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 4.2 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Atlantic City
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Atlantic City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, metal roof comes out highest (+24%) and attic insulation lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $13,600 – $39,300 | +24% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,550 – $4,800 | +16% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,900 – $26,600 | +6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $4,000 | −1% |
How Atlantic City compares
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 $9,100 to $12,100 across Atlantic City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJthis page | $7,750 – $15,100 | $11,400 | |
| Vineland, NJ20 miles | $8,050 – $15,600 | $11,800 | +3% |
| Dover, DE45 miles | $6,200 – $12,600 | $9,400 | −18% |
| Philadelphia, PA50 miles | $6,450 – $13,000 | $9,700 | −15% |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $8,250 – $15,900 | $12,100 | +6% |
| Lancaster, PA95 miles | $5,950 – $12,300 | $9,100 | −20% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $7,900 – $15,500 | $11,700 | +3% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Atlantic City ranks #10 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Atlantic City is 3% below the New Jersey figure.
Elsewhere in New Jersey
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $8,250 – $15,900 | $12,100 | +6% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $8,050 – $15,600 | $11,800 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlantic City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | −25% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $4,600 – $9,900 | $7,250 | −37% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | −26% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $7,650 – $14,800 | $11,200 | −2% |
Cost by quality level and size in Atlantic City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Atlantic 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
$7,750 to $10,700
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$9,950 to $12,900
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$12,100 to $15,100
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,700 – $6,500 | $6,050 – $7,900 | $7,400 – $9,250 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $7,750 – $10,700 | $9,950 – $12,900 | $12,100 – $15,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $10,800 – $14,800 | $13,800 – $17,900 | $16,900 – $20,900 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $13,800 – $19,000 | $17,700 – $22,900 | $21,600 – $26,800 |
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Roof replacement in Atlantic City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Atlantic City?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $7,750 to $15,100 in the Atlantic City area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,950 to $12,900. 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 Atlantic City?
About $3.80 to $7.30 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $490 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Atlantic City or Vineland?
Vineland is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $11,800, which is 3% more than Atlantic City ($11,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlantic City?
About 69% at the midpoint, or $7,800 out of $11,400. Materials are 29% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Atlantic City?
$10,800 to $20,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Atlantic City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $490 for fees in the Atlantic City area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlantic City expensive for roof compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Atlantic City is 3% below the New Jersey statewide estimate ($11,700 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Atlantic City?
The BLS median is $37.50 an hour in the Atlantic City area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.77 to $47.96.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Atlantic City?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $7,750 to $10,700 and premium work $12,100 to $15,100. 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 Atlantic City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through December. May and June 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 Atlantic 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.