Roof replacement cost in Oregon
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,500 – $13,200
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.20 – $6.35
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $9,300
- Metros covered
- 5
What does it cost to replace a roof in Oregon? Plan on $6,500 to $13,200 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Wages (1.07x the US blend), materials (price index 105.3) and permit costs (103.4) put the state above the national midpoint by 6%.
Inside Oregon, the metros we cover range from $8,800 (Eugene) to $10,100 (Portland) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
Estimate your roof replacement cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Oregon (statewide), standard level
$8,500 to $11,200
About $4.15 to $5.40 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $4,200 |
| Labor | $5,500 | $6,650 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $390 |
| Total | $8,500 | $11,200 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Oregon
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $3,450 | $5,250 | 35% |
| Labor | $4,700 | $6,100 | $7,450 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $310 | $520 | 3% |
| Total | $6,500 | $9,850 | $13,200 | 100% |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Oregon
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.
When Oregon weather lets you replace
Season matters for roof. For each Oregon metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Portland has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Oregon at 12 months; Medford has the shortest at 10 (September through June). Rainfall runs from 11 inches a year in Bend to 41 inches in Eugene.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 36 | 82 | 37 | 12: all year |
| Salem | 36 | 84 | 40 | 12: all year |
| Eugene | 35 | 84 | 41 | 12: all year |
| Bend | 25 | 84 | 11 | 10: February through November |
| Medford | 33 | 92 | 18 | 10: September through June |
Roof replacement cost by metro in Oregon
2 of the 5 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,850, and the top-to-bottom gap is 15%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $6,700 – $13,600 | $10,100 | +3% |
| Bend, OR | $6,550 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +1% |
| Salem, OR | $6,100 – $12,700 | $9,400 | −5% |
| Medford, OR | $5,850 – $12,200 | $9,050 | −8% |
| Eugene, OR | $5,700 – $12,000 | $8,800 | −11% |
Quality levels and sizes in Oregon
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Oregon wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$6,500 to $9,200
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,500 to $11,200
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,500 to $13,200
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,950 – $5,600 | $5,200 – $6,900 | $6,450 – $8,150 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,500 – $9,200 | $8,500 – $11,200 | $10,500 – $13,200 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $9,050 – $12,700 | $11,800 – $15,500 | $14,600 – $18,300 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,600 – $16,300 | $15,100 – $19,900 | $18,700 – $23,400 |
Wages behind the Oregon 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 Oregon.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $28.35 an hour, which is 6% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.42 and $33.22 an hour. BLS counts 3,430 of them working in the state, 17.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $24.45 an hour, 8% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.65 and $29.91 an hour. About 12,620 work in the state. That is 64.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($33.22 an hour) would add about $890 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.42) would take off about $900. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,967,130 jobs across Oregon (May 2025), which is 1.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $23.42 | $28.35 | $33.22 | $26.65 | 1.06 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.65 | $24.45 | $29.91 | $22.66 | 1.08 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Other Oregon jobs that often go with roof
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Oregon wages and prices. Against national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+10%) and vinyl siding lowest (+6%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,000 – $34,800 | +7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,500 | +8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,900 – $26,700 | +6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,400 | +10% |
Oregon versus the states around it
Oregon ranks 13 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. Oregon sits at $9,850. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 170 miles away | $6,700 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +3% |
| Idaho | 350 miles away | $6,200 – $12,500 | $9,350 | −5% |
| Montana | 550 miles away | $6,300 – $12,700 | $9,500 | −3% |
| Utah | 600 miles away | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | −13% |
| Nevada | 660 miles away | $5,750 – $11,900 | $8,850 | −10% |
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $8,500 to $11,200 for Oregon is attached.
Take this estimate with you: PDF report, $9
The report lays out the roof replacement numbers for Oregon line by line, with the local wage and price inputs, permit and timing notes, a quote comparison sheet and the full method. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Roof replacement in Oregon: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Oregon?
$6,500 to $13,200 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Oregon can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Oregon is cheapest for roof?
Eugene at about $8,800 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). The priciest is Portland at $10,100.
+Is roof cheaper in Oregon than the US average?
It is 6% more expensive: $9,850 against $9,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Oregon?
About 62% ($6,100). Materials are 35%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.07x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in Oregon?
The BLS statewide median is $28.35 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.42 to $33.22.
+Where does Oregon rank for roof costs?
13th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,850 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Oregon?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,500 to $9,200 and premium work $10,500 to $13,200. 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 Oregon?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Oregon metros we cover, Portland has the most comfortable months (12 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 Oregon
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.