Roof replacement cost in Akron, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,100 – $12,300
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3 – $5.95
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #117
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Akron area: $6,100 to $12,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Akron, OH, standard level
$7,950 to $10,500
About $3.90 to $5.05 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $5,300 | $6,400 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $350 |
| Total | $7,950 | $10,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Akron, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 34% |
| Labor | $4,500 | $5,850 | $7,200 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $280 | $470 | 3% |
| Total | $6,100 | $9,200 | $12,300 | 100% |
Where the Akron price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $26.28 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Akron is 1.03 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 63% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Akron is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,100 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.4: $95 to $470.
The best months for roof in Akron
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Akron Fulton Intl 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 Akron 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.
Akron gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (3.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.5 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 14 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 | 37 | 21 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 22 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 30 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 40 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 60 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 64 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 62 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 55 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 35 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 27 | 2.0 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Akron
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Akron. 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
$6,100 to $8,600
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,950 to $10,500
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,850 to $12,300
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,700 – $5,250 | $4,850 – $6,400 | $6,050 – $7,600 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,100 – $8,600 | $7,950 – $10,500 | $9,850 – $12,300 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $8,500 – $11,900 | $11,100 – $14,500 | $13,600 – $17,100 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $10,900 – $15,300 | $14,200 – $18,500 | $17,500 – $21,800 |
What nearby projects cost in Akron
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Akron wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+3%) and metal roof lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,500 – $32,400 | +1% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,550 – $25,700 | +2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,100 | +3% |
Akron against nearby metros and the rest of Ohio
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 $8,400 to $9,550 across Akron and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OHthis page | $6,100 – $12,300 | $9,200 | |
| Canton, OH30 miles | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,550 | +3% |
| Youngstown, OH30 miles | $5,500 – $11,300 | $8,400 | −9% |
| Cleveland, OH35 miles | $6,150 – $12,400 | $9,300 | +1% |
| Wheeling, WV85 miles | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,550 | +4% |
| Pittsburgh, PA90 miles | $5,950 – $12,300 | $9,100 | −1% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $5,700 – $11,700 | $8,700 | −6% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Akron ranks #117 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Akron is 6% above the Ohio figure.
Elsewhere in Ohio
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $5,800 – $11,800 | $8,800 | −5% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $5,700 – $11,700 | $8,700 | −6% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $6,150 – $12,400 | $9,300 | +1% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $5,800 – $11,800 | $8,800 | −4% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $6,200 – $12,500 | $9,350 | +1% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,550 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Akron against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $6,850 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +12% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | −6% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $5,850 – $12,100 | $8,950 | −3% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −12% |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Akron
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.
Who does the work: Akron trade wages
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 Akron the blend is 1.03.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $26.28 an hour, in line with the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.86 and $36.22 an hour. About 370 work in the metro. That is 11.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $28.28 an hour, which is 25% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.50 and $37.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,830 of them working in the area, 57.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,800 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $620. That is a swing of roughly 6.7% to 19.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Akron has 319,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 80th 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% | $22.86 | $26.28 | $36.22 | $26.65 | 0.99 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.50 | $28.28 | $37.65 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
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Roof replacement in Akron: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Akron?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,100 to $12,300 in the Akron area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,950 to $10,500. 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 Akron?
About $3 to $5.95 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Akron or Canton?
Canton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $9,550, which is 3% more than Akron ($9,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Akron?
About 63% at the midpoint, or $5,850 out of $9,200. Materials are 34% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Akron?
$8,500 to $17,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Akron?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $470 for fees in the Akron area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Akron expensive for roof compared with the rest of Ohio?
Akron is 6% above the Ohio statewide estimate ($8,700 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Akron?
The BLS median is $26.28 an hour in the Akron area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.86 to $36.22.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Akron?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,100 to $8,600 and premium work $9,850 to $12,300. 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 Akron?
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 Akron
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.