Roof replacement cost in Bend, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,550 – $13,400
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.25 – $6.45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #55
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Bend area: $6,550 to $13,400 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 runs 7% higher than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $28.84 an hour in the Bend area, 8% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bend, OR, standard level
$8,600 to $11,300
About $4.20 to $5.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $4,200 |
| Labor | $5,650 | $6,750 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $390 |
| Total | $8,600 | $11,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bend, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $3,450 | $5,250 | 35% |
| Labor | $4,800 | $6,200 | $7,600 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $310 | $520 | 3% |
| Total | $6,550 | $10,000 | $13,400 | 100% |
Why Bend prices look the way they do
Labor is 62% 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 Bend the blended ratio comes out at 1.09.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bend is at 105.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,450 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.6: $100 to $520.
Bend against nearby metros and the rest of Oregon
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Bend. Eugene is the lowest at about $8,800 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, ORthis page | $6,550 – $13,400 | $10,000 | |
| Eugene, OR100 miles | $5,700 – $12,000 | $8,800 | −12% |
| Salem, OR110 miles | $6,100 – $12,700 | $9,400 | −6% |
| Portland, OR125 miles | $6,700 – $13,600 | $10,100 | +1% |
| Medford, OR150 miles | $5,850 – $12,200 | $9,050 | −9% |
| Yakima, WA160 miles | $6,300 – $12,900 | $9,600 | −4% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $6,500 – $13,200 | $9,850 | −1% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bend ranks #55 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bend is 1% above the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $6,700 – $13,600 | $10,100 | +1% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $6,100 – $12,700 | $9,400 | −6% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $5,700 – $12,000 | $8,800 | −12% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $5,850 – $12,200 | $9,050 | −9% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bend against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −19% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $5,550 – $11,400 | $8,450 | −15% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | −20% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $6,300 – $12,700 | $9,500 | −5% |
Who does the work: Bend 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 Bend the blend is 1.09.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $28.84 an hour, 8% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $24.50 and $33.64 an hour. About 230 work in the metro. That is 21.2 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 $25.37 an hour, which is 12% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.68 and $29.52 an hour. BLS counts 780 of them working in the area, 72.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $870 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $790. That is a swing of roughly 7.9% to 8.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bend has 108,240 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 193rd 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% | $24.50 | $28.84 | $33.64 | $26.65 | 1.08 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.68 | $25.37 | $29.52 | $22.66 | 1.12 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Bend?
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bend wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+11%) and vinyl siding lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,900 – $34,600 | +6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,450 | +6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,850 – $26,500 | +5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,400 | +11% |
The best months for roof in Bend
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bend (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Bend are February through November: 10 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Bend gets about 11 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 22 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (2.1 inches in December). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 43 | 25 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 52 | 28 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 31 | 0.8 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 37 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 42 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 49 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 48 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 41 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 34 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 28 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 23 | 2.1 | Cold |
Bend: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bend. 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
$6,550 to $9,300
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,600 to $11,300
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,700 to $13,400
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,000 – $5,700 | $5,250 – $6,950 | $6,550 – $8,250 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,550 – $9,300 | $8,600 – $11,300 | $10,700 – $13,400 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $9,150 – $12,900 | $12,000 – $15,700 | $14,800 – $18,500 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,800 – $16,500 | $15,300 – $20,100 | $18,900 – $23,700 |
Why two Bend quotes can differ
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.
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.
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Roof replacement in Bend: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Bend?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,550 to $13,400 in the Bend area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,600 to $11,300. 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 Bend?
About $3.25 to $6.45 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $520 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Bend or Eugene?
Eugene is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,800, which is 12% less than Bend ($10,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bend?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $6,200 out of $10,000. Materials are 35% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Bend?
$9,150 to $18,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Bend?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $520 for fees in the Bend area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bend expensive for roof compared with the rest of Oregon?
Bend is 1% above the Oregon statewide estimate ($9,850 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Bend?
The BLS median is $28.84 an hour in the Bend area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.50 to $33.64.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Bend?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,550 to $9,300 and premium work $10,700 to $13,400. 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 Bend?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through November. August and September 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 Bend
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.