Roof replacement cost in Utica, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,500 – $13,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.20 – $6.30
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #71
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Utica, plan on $6,500 to $13,100 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $3.20 to $6.30 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% higher than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $29.36 an hour in the Utica area, 10% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Utica, NY, standard level
$8,500 to $11,100
About $4.15 to $5.40 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,600 | $3,950 |
| Labor | $5,650 | $6,800 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $350 |
| Total | $8,500 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Utica, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $3,300 | $5,000 | 34% |
| Labor | $4,800 | $6,250 | $7,650 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $280 | $460 | 3% |
| Total | $6,500 | $9,800 | $13,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Utica number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Utica wages are 1.09 times the national level. Labor makes up about 64% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Utica metro is 99.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,300, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $95 to $460.
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Utica
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.
Related projects, priced for Utica
Because every project leans on different trades, Utica's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, metal roof runs +3% and vinyl siding level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,600 – $33,400 | +3% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | level |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,100 | level |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Utica
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Utica 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
$6,500 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 | $5,150 – $6,800 | $6,400 – $8,050 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,500 – $9,150 | $8,500 – $11,100 | $10,500 – $13,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $9,050 – $12,700 | $11,800 – $15,400 | $14,500 – $18,200 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,600 – $16,300 | $15,100 – $19,700 | $18,600 – $23,200 |
Utica against nearby metros and the rest of New York
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Utica. Pittsfield is the lowest at about $9,350 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NYthis page | $6,500 – $13,100 | $9,800 | |
| Syracuse, NY55 miles | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,850 | level |
| Albany, NY75 miles | $6,750 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +3% |
| Binghamton, NY90 miles | $6,450 – $13,000 | $9,700 | −1% |
| Kingston, NY105 miles | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | +5% |
| Pittsfield, MA120 miles | $6,150 – $12,500 | $9,350 | −5% |
| New York (statewide) | $7,050 – $14,200 | $10,600 | +9% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Utica comes in at #71 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, Utica is 8% below the New York figure.
Other New York metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $7,900 – $15,600 | $11,800 | +20% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $6,600 – $13,300 | $9,950 | +2% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $6,500 – $13,100 | $9,800 | level |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $6,750 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +3% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,850 | level |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $6,950 – $14,100 | $10,500 | +7% |
Cities with a workforce like Utica's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Utica against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | −12% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $4,800 – $10,200 | $7,500 | −24% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $4,950 – $10,500 | $7,750 | −21% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $5,050 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −20% |
Climate in Utica: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Utica Oneida Co Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Utica (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Utica gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and October (4.7 inches in August). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 30 | 14 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 15 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 23 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 35 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 46 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 55 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 60 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 58 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 31 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 21 | 3.6 | Cold |
Utica 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 Utica is 1.09 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $29.36 an hour, which is 10% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.40 and $35.47 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 6.8 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 $23.90 an hour, 5% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.66 and $30.48 an hour. About 550 work in the metro. That is 46.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.47 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,100. At the 25th percentile ($23.40) it shrinks by about $1,100. The total moves by 11.3% or 11.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 118,390 jobs in the Utica-Rome area. That makes it the 185th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $23.40 | $29.36 | $35.47 | $26.65 | 1.10 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.66 | $23.90 | $30.48 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
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Roof replacement in Utica: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Utica?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,500 to $13,100 in the Utica 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 Utica?
About $3.20 to $6.30 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Utica or Syracuse?
Syracuse is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $9,850, which is 0% more than Utica ($9,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Utica?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $6,250 out of $9,800. Materials are 34% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Utica?
$9,050 to $18,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Utica?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $460 for fees in the Utica area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Utica expensive for roof compared with the rest of New York?
Utica is 8% 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 Utica?
The BLS median is $29.36 an hour in the Utica area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.40 to $35.47.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Utica?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,500 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 Utica?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. September 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 Utica
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.