Roof replacement cost in New York
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $7,050 – $14,200
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.50 – $6.85
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +14%
- US $9,300
- Metros covered
- 9
What does it cost to replace a roof in New York? Plan on $7,050 to $14,200 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Wages (1.19x the US blend), materials (price index 107.3) and permit costs (107.9) put the state above the national midpoint by 14%.
Inside New York, the metros we cover range from $9,700 (Binghamton) to $11,800 (New York) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in New York (statewide), standard level
$9,200 to $12,100
About $4.50 to $5.85 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $4,250 |
| Labor | $6,150 | $7,400 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $410 |
| Total | $9,200 | $12,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in New York
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $3,550 | $5,350 | 33% |
| Labor | $5,250 | $6,800 | $8,350 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $320 | $540 | 3% |
| Total | $7,050 | $10,600 | $14,200 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in New York
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New York wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$7,050 to $9,950
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$9,200 to $12,100
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$11,400 to $14,200
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,300 – $6,050 | $5,600 – $7,400 | $6,950 – $8,750 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $7,050 – $9,950 | $9,200 – $12,100 | $11,400 – $14,200 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $9,850 – $13,800 | $12,800 – $16,800 | $15,800 – $19,700 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $12,600 – $17,700 | $16,400 – $21,400 | $20,200 – $25,200 |
New York seasons and roof
Season matters for roof. For each New York metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
New York has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New York at 9 months (March through November); Binghamton has the shortest at 8 (April through November). Rainfall runs from 35 inches a year in Rochester to 51 inches in Kingston.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | 85 | 50 | 9: March through November |
| Buffalo | 19 | 80 | 41 | 8: April through November |
| Rochester | 19 | 83 | 35 | 8: April through November |
| Albany | 16 | 84 | 41 | 9: March through November |
| Syracuse | 17 | 82 | 40 | 8: April through November |
| Poughkeepsie | 19 | 83 | 47 | 9: March through November |
| Utica | 14 | 81 | 44 | 8: April through November |
| Binghamton | 16 | 78 | 42 | 8: April through November |
| Kingston | 11 | 86 | 51 | 9: March through November |
Related projects, priced for New York
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New York wages and prices. Against national midpoints, metal roof comes out highest (+14%) and gutters lowest (+12%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,800 – $36,800 | +14% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,700 | +12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,500 – $28,500 | +13% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,450 | +12% |
New York metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $10,600, and the top-to-bottom gap is 21%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (2,000 sq ft of roof) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $7,900 – $15,600 | $11,800 | +10% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | $6,950 – $14,100 | $10,500 | −1% |
| Kingston, NY | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | −4% |
| Albany, NY | $6,750 – $13,500 | $10,100 | −5% |
| Buffalo, NY | $6,600 – $13,300 | $9,950 | −6% |
| Syracuse, NY | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,850 | −8% |
| Utica, NY | $6,500 – $13,100 | $9,800 | −8% |
| Rochester, NY | $6,500 – $13,100 | $9,800 | −8% |
| Binghamton, NY | $6,450 – $13,000 | $9,700 | −9% |
New York labor market for roof
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.19 for New York.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $31.74 an hour, which is 19% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $28.11 and $37.23 an hour. BLS counts 4,570 of them working in the state, 4.7 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 $26.89 an hour, 19% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.13 and $38.18 an hour. About 52,090 work in the state. That is 53.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($37.23 an hour) would add about $1,000 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($28.11) would take off about $660. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 9,688,000 jobs across New York (May 2025), which is 6.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $28.11 | $31.74 | $37.23 | $26.65 | 1.19 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.13 | $26.89 | $38.18 | $22.66 | 1.19 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.19 | |||||
New York against its neighbors
New York ranks 6 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for roof, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is New Jersey at $11,700 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $7,900, both for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint. New York sits at $10,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $6,650 – $13,300 | $10,000 | −6% |
| New Jersey | 100 miles away | $7,900 – $15,500 | $11,700 | +10% |
| Pennsylvania | 140 miles away | $6,150 – $12,500 | $9,350 | −12% |
| Delaware | 150 miles away | $6,300 – $12,700 | $9,500 | −11% |
| Rhode Island | 160 miles away | $6,600 – $13,300 | $9,950 | −7% |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in New York
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.
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.
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Roof replacement in New York: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in New York?
$7,050 to $14,200 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New York can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New York is cheapest for roof?
Binghamton at about $9,700 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). The priciest is New York at $11,800.
+Is roof cheaper in New York than the US average?
It is 14% more expensive: $10,600 against $9,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New York?
About 64% ($6,800). Materials are 33%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.19x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in New York?
The BLS statewide median is $31.74 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.11 to $37.23.
+Where does New York rank for roof costs?
6th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $10,600 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in New York?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $7,050 to $9,950 and premium work $11,400 to $14,200. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+Does the season matter for roof in New York?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New York metros we cover, New York has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Roof replacement by city in New York
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.