Roof replacement cost in Albany, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,750 – $13,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.30 – $6.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #46
- 1 = most expensive
A new roof in Albany, NY usually costs $6,750 to $13,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $3.30 to $6.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $840 more. Roofers earn a median of $30.73 an hour in the Albany area, 15% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Albany, NY, standard level
$8,800 to $11,500
About $4.30 to $5.55 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,600 | $3,950 |
| Labor | $5,950 | $7,150 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $380 |
| Total | $8,800 | $11,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Albany, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $3,300 | $5,000 | 32% |
| Labor | $5,050 | $6,550 | $8,050 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $300 | $500 | 3% |
| Total | $6,750 | $10,100 | $13,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Albany number
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.73 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Albany is 1.15 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 65% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Albany is at 99.7 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 99.6: $100 to $500.
What local crews earn in Albany
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 Albany the blend is 1.15.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $30.73 an hour, 15% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $28.75 and $37.23 an hour. About 440 work in the metro. That is 9.8 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 $25.45 an hour, which is 12% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.03 and $36.39 an hour. BLS counts 2,700 of them working in the area, 60.1 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 $1,200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $360. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 11.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Albany-Schenectady-Troy has 449,410 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 55th 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% | $28.75 | $30.73 | $37.23 | $26.65 | 1.15 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.03 | $25.45 | $36.39 | $22.66 | 1.12 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Albany
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Albany wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, metal roof comes out highest (+7%) and vinyl siding lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,200 – $34,600 | +7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,350 | +4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,600 – $25,700 | +2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,200 | +5% |
How Albany 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 $9,350 to $11,300 across Albany and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NYthis page | $6,750 – $13,500 | $10,100 | |
| Pittsfield, MA45 miles | $6,150 – $12,500 | $9,350 | −8% |
| Kingston, NY60 miles | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | +1% |
| Amherst, MA70 miles | $7,400 – $14,500 | $10,900 | +8% |
| Utica, NY75 miles | $6,500 – $13,100 | $9,800 | −3% |
| Springfield, MA80 miles | $7,650 – $14,900 | $11,300 | +11% |
| New York (statewide) | $7,050 – $14,200 | $10,600 | +5% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Albany ranks #46 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Albany is 5% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $7,900 – $15,600 | $11,800 | +16% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $6,600 – $13,300 | $9,950 | −2% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $6,500 – $13,100 | $9,800 | −3% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,850 | −3% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $6,950 – $14,100 | $10,500 | +4% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $6,500 – $13,100 | $9,800 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albany against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | −17% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $7,000 – $14,200 | $10,600 | +5% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $6,750 – $13,700 | $10,200 | +1% |
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −18% |
Albany 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, Albany 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 Albany are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Albany gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 59 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and October (4.5 inches in July). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 10 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 | 33 | 16 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 36 | 18 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 26 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 62 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 61 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 53 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 23 | 3.3 | Cold |
Albany: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Albany. 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
$6,750 to $9,450
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,800 to $11,500
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,800 to $13,500
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,100 – $5,800 | $5,350 – $7,050 | $6,600 – $8,300 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,750 – $9,450 | $8,800 – $11,500 | $10,800 – $13,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $9,400 – $13,100 | $12,200 – $15,900 | $15,000 – $18,700 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $12,100 – $16,800 | $15,600 – $20,400 | $19,200 – $23,900 |
Why two Albany quotes can differ
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 Albany: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Albany?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,750 to $13,500 in the Albany area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,800 to $11,500. 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 Albany?
About $3.30 to $6.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Albany or Pittsfield?
Pittsfield is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $9,350, which is 8% less than Albany ($10,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albany?
About 65% at the midpoint, or $6,550 out of $10,100. Materials are 32% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Albany?
$9,400 to $18,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Albany?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $500 for fees in the Albany area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albany expensive for roof compared with the rest of New York?
Albany is 5% below the New York statewide estimate ($10,600 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Albany?
The BLS median is $30.73 an hour in the Albany area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.75 to $37.23.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Albany?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,750 to $9,450 and premium work $10,800 to $13,500. 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 Albany?
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 Albany
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.