Roof replacement cost in North Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,350 – $12,700
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.10 – $6.15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $9,300
- Metros covered
- 2
North Dakota prices for roof: $6,350 to $12,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $3.10 to $6.15 per sq ft of roof without the permit. The state midpoint is 3% above the national one. Local wages for roofers are $28.72 an hour.
Inside North Dakota, the metros we cover range from $8,750 (Bismarck) to $9,700 (Fargo) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in North Dakota (statewide), standard level
$8,250 to $10,800
About $4.05 to $5.25 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,800 |
| Labor | $5,550 | $6,650 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $340 |
| Total | $8,250 | $10,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in North Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,150 | $4,800 | 33% |
| Labor | $4,700 | $6,100 | $7,500 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $270 | $440 | 3% |
| Total | $6,350 | $9,550 | $12,700 | 100% |
Wages behind the North Dakota number
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 1.07 for North Dakota.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $28.72 an hour, which is 8% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.08 and $34.68 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the state, 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 $23.59 an hour, 4% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.96 and $29.17 an hour. About 5,050 work in the state. That is 117.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($34.68 an hour) would add about $1,100 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.08) would take off about $1,050. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 429,430 jobs across North Dakota (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $23.08 | $28.72 | $34.68 | $26.65 | 1.08 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.96 | $23.59 | $29.17 | $22.66 | 1.04 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Roof replacement: what moves the price in North Dakota
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.
Quality levels and sizes in North Dakota
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide North Dakota wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$6,350 to $8,900
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,250 to $10,800
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,200 to $12,700
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,850 – $5,450 | $5,050 – $6,600 | $6,250 – $7,800 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,350 – $8,900 | $8,250 – $10,800 | $10,200 – $12,700 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $8,850 – $12,400 | $11,500 – $15,000 | $14,100 – $17,700 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,300 – $15,800 | $14,700 – $19,200 | $18,100 – $22,600 |
North Dakota versus the states around it
North Dakota ranks 19 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. North Dakota sits at $9,550. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,400 | −12% |
| Minnesota | 270 miles away | $7,600 – $14,900 | $11,200 | +18% |
| Nebraska | 410 miles away | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | −13% |
| Iowa | 450 miles away | $5,550 – $11,400 | $8,500 | −11% |
| Wyoming | 500 miles away | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −13% |
Related projects, priced for North Dakota
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide North Dakota wages and prices. Against national midpoints, metal roof comes out highest (+2%) and attic insulation lowest (−4%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,600 – $32,900 | +2% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,200 – $24,500 | −3% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
North Dakota metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,550, and the top-to-bottom gap is 11%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | $6,450 – $12,900 | $9,700 | +2% |
| Bismarck, ND | $5,700 – $11,800 | $8,750 | −8% |
North Dakota seasons and roof
Season matters for roof. For each North Dakota metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every North Dakota metro on the list has 7 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 19 inches a year in Bismarck to 24 in Fargo.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | 0 | 82 | 24 | 7: April through October |
| Bismarck | 2 | 85 | 19 | 7: April through October |
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Roof replacement in North Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in North Dakota?
$6,350 to $12,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Dakota is cheapest for roof?
Bismarck at about $8,750 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). The priciest is Fargo at $9,700.
+Is roof cheaper in North Dakota than the US average?
It is 3% more expensive: $9,550 against $9,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Dakota?
About 64% ($6,100). Materials are 33%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.07x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in North Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $28.72 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.08 to $34.68.
+Where does North Dakota rank for roof costs?
19th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,550 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in North Dakota?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,350 to $8,900 and premium work $10,200 to $12,700. 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 North Dakota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the North Dakota metros we cover, Fargo has the most comfortable months (7 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 North Dakota
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.