Roof replacement cost in Tulsa, OK
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,500 – $11,400
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.70 – $5.45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #186
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Tulsa, plan on $5,500 to $11,400 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.70 to $5.45 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $23.72 an hour in the Tulsa area, 11% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Tulsa, OK, standard level
$7,300 to $9,650
About $3.55 to $4.65 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $4,650 | $5,550 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $340 |
| Total | $7,300 | $9,650 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Tulsa, OK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 37% |
| Labor | $3,950 | $5,100 | $6,250 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $270 | $450 | 3% |
| Total | $5,500 | $8,450 | $11,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Tulsa number
Labor is 60% of the midpoint bill here, against 61% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is roofers (85%), construction laborers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Tulsa the blended ratio comes out at 0.89.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Tulsa metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,100, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.2) and land at $90 to $450.
Planning more than one job in Tulsa?
Because every project leans on different trades, Tulsa's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and vinyl siding −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,200 – $29,800 | −9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,300 | −12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Tulsa bid
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.
Tulsa: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Tulsa 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
$5,500 to $7,850
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,300 to $9,650
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,050 to $11,400
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,350 – $4,800 | $4,450 – $5,900 | $5,550 – $7,000 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,500 – $7,850 | $7,300 – $9,650 | $9,050 – $11,400 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,700 – $10,900 | $10,100 – $13,300 | $12,500 – $15,800 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,850 – $14,000 | $13,000 – $17,100 | $16,000 – $20,200 |
Climate in Tulsa: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Tulsa Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Tulsa (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tulsa gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 9 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (5.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 1.6 and 1.6 inches. The station averages about 74 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 | 49 | 28 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 32 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 50 | 4.4 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 60 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 69 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 73 | 3.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 72 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 63 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 51 | 31 | 2.4 | Workable |
Tulsa 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 Tulsa is 0.89 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.72 an hour, which is 11% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.60 and $39.29 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 7.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $20.77 an hour, 8% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $23.29 an hour. About 3,990 work in the metro. That is 87.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($39.29 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,850. At the 25th percentile ($18.60) it shrinks by about $930. The total moves by 33.5% or 11.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 458,730 jobs in the Tulsa area. That makes it the 54th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.30% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $18.60 | $23.72 | $39.29 | $26.65 | 0.89 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.11 | $20.77 | $23.29 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Tulsa against nearby metros and the rest of Oklahoma
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Tulsa is the priciest of the group. Joplin is the cheapest at $7,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OKthis page | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | |
| Oklahoma City, OK95 miles | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −7% |
| Joplin, MO110 miles | $4,950 – $10,500 | $7,700 | −9% |
| Wichita, KS110 miles | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −4% |
| Fort Smith, AR110 miles | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −7% |
| Fayetteville, AR115 miles | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −3% |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −7% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Tulsa comes in at #186 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, Tulsa is 7% above the Oklahoma figure.
Other Oklahoma metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Tulsa's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tulsa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $6,750 – $13,700 | $10,200 | +21% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $6,750 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +20% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $6,500 – $13,100 | $9,800 | +16% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $7,000 – $14,200 | $10,600 | +25% |
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Roof replacement in Tulsa: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Tulsa?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,500 to $11,400 in the Tulsa area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,300 to $9,650. 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 Tulsa?
About $2.70 to $5.45 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 Tulsa or Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $7,900, which is 7% less than Tulsa ($8,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tulsa?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $5,100 out of $8,450. Materials are 37% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Tulsa?
$7,700 to $15,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Tulsa?
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 Tulsa area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tulsa expensive for roof compared with the rest of Oklahoma?
Tulsa is 7% 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 Tulsa?
The BLS median is $23.72 an hour in the Tulsa area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.60 to $39.29.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Tulsa?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,500 to $7,850 and premium work $9,050 to $11,400. 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 Tulsa?
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 Tulsa
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.