Roof replacement cost in Oklahoma City, OK
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,100 – $10,700
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.50 – $5.15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #290
- 1 = most expensive
A new roof in Oklahoma City, OK usually costs $5,100 to $10,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $2.50 to $5.15 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,400 less. Roofers earn a median of $21.00 an hour in the Oklahoma City area, 21% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Oklahoma City, OK, standard level
$6,800 to $9,000
About $3.30 to $4.35 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $4,100 | $4,950 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $340 |
| Total | $6,800 | $9,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Oklahoma City, OK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $3,500 | $4,550 | $5,550 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $270 | $450 | 3% |
| Total | $5,100 | $7,900 | $10,700 | 100% |
Where the Oklahoma City price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Oklahoma City wages are 0.80 times the national level. Labor makes up about 57% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Oklahoma City is at 93.8 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 90.4: $90 to $450.
How Oklahoma City compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Oklahoma City. Fort Smith is the lowest at about $7,900 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 170 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OKthis page | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | |
| Tulsa, OK95 miles | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +7% |
| Wichita, KS155 miles | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,100 | +3% |
| Fort Smith, AR170 miles | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | level |
| Dallas, TX180 miles | $5,550 – $11,700 | $8,600 | +9% |
| Fayetteville, AR200 miles | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,200 | +4% |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | level |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Oklahoma City ranks #290 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Oklahoma City is 0% above the Oklahoma figure.
Elsewhere in Oklahoma
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oklahoma City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +9% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +7% |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $6,650 – $13,300 | $9,950 | +26% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +5% |
Related projects, priced for Oklahoma City
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Oklahoma City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−6%) and metal roof lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,850 – $29,100 | −11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,500 | −11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,750 | −6% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Oklahoma City bid
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.
What local crews earn in Oklahoma City
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 Oklahoma City the blend is 0.80.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $21.00 an hour, 21% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.40 and $23.74 an hour. About 710 work in the metro. That is 10.5 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 $18.96 an hour, which is 16% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.79 and $22.89 an hour. BLS counts 5,570 of them working in the area, 82.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $500 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $470. That is a swing of roughly 6.0% to 6.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Oklahoma City has 677,680 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 44th 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% | $18.40 | $21.00 | $23.74 | $26.65 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.79 | $18.96 | $22.89 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Oklahoma City 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, Oklahoma City Will Rogers 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 Oklahoma City are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Oklahoma City gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 7 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and September (5.3 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 1.3 and 1.4 inches. The station averages about 74 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 | 49 | 27 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 31 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 40 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 58 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 70 | 3.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 69 | 3.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 62 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 73 | 49 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 38 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 30 | 1.8 | Workable |
Oklahoma City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Oklahoma City. 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
$5,100 to $7,350
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$6,800 to $9,000
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,450 to $10,700
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,100 – $4,500 | $4,150 – $5,550 | $5,200 – $6,600 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,100 – $7,350 | $6,800 – $9,000 | $8,450 – $10,700 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,100 – $10,200 | $9,400 – $12,500 | $11,700 – $14,800 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,100 – $13,000 | $12,000 – $16,000 | $15,000 – $18,900 |
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Roof replacement in Oklahoma City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Oklahoma City?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,100 to $10,700 in the Oklahoma City area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,800 to $9,000. 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 Oklahoma City?
About $2.50 to $5.15 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $90 to $450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Oklahoma City or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,450, which is 7% more than Oklahoma City ($7,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oklahoma City?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $4,550 out of $7,900. Materials are 39% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Oklahoma City?
$7,100 to $14,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Oklahoma City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $450 for fees in the Oklahoma City area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oklahoma City expensive for roof compared with the rest of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City is 0% above the Oklahoma statewide estimate ($7,900 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Oklahoma; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Oklahoma City?
The BLS median is $21.00 an hour in the Oklahoma City area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.40 to $23.74.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Oklahoma City?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,100 to $7,350 and premium work $8,450 to $10,700. 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 Oklahoma City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January and February 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 Oklahoma City
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.