Roof replacement cost in Eugene, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,700 – $12,000
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.80 – $5.75
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #134
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Eugene area: $5,700 to $12,000 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 5% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $23.00 an hour in the Eugene area, 14% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Eugene, OR, standard level
$7,550 to $10,100
About $3.65 to $4.85 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $4,200 |
| Labor | $4,600 | $5,500 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $390 |
| Total | $7,550 | $10,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Eugene, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $3,450 | $5,250 | 39% |
| Labor | $3,900 | $5,050 | $6,200 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $300 | $510 | 3% |
| Total | $5,700 | $8,800 | $12,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Eugene number
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Eugene is 0.88 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 57% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Eugene 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 101.6: $100 to $510.
Eugene against nearby metros and the rest of Oregon
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Eugene. Medford comes closest at about $9,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, ORthis page | $5,700 – $12,000 | $8,800 | |
| Salem, OR65 miles | $6,100 – $12,700 | $9,400 | +6% |
| Bend, OR100 miles | $6,550 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +13% |
| Medford, OR105 miles | $5,850 – $12,200 | $9,050 | +2% |
| Portland, OR115 miles | $6,700 – $13,600 | $10,100 | +15% |
| Yakima, WA205 miles | $6,300 – $12,900 | $9,600 | +9% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $6,500 – $13,200 | $9,850 | +12% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Eugene ranks #134 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Eugene is 11% below the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $6,700 – $13,600 | $10,100 | +15% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $6,100 – $12,700 | $9,400 | +6% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $6,550 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +13% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $5,850 – $12,200 | $9,050 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Eugene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −8% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $5,200 – $10,800 | $8,000 | −9% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $5,500 – $11,300 | $8,400 | −5% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −5% |
The best months for roof in Eugene
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Eugene Mahlon Sweet Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Eugene: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Eugene gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (7.2 inches in December). The station averages about 18 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 | 48 | 35 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 35 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 37 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 48 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 52 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 52 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 42 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 38 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 34 | 7.2 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Eugene?
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Eugene wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+10%) and metal roof lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,500 – $31,900 | −3% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,300 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,700 – $26,200 | +4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,400 | +10% |
Who does the work: Eugene 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 Eugene the blend is 0.88.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $23.00 an hour, 14% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.03 and $28.83 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 17.8 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 $22.85 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.21 and $27.39 an hour. BLS counts 1,010 of them working in the area, 64.0 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 $1,050 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 2.0% to 12.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Eugene-Springfield has 157,710 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 150th 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% | $22.03 | $23.00 | $28.83 | $26.65 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $20.21 | $22.85 | $27.39 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Why two Eugene 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Eugene
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Eugene. 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
$5,700 to $8,200
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,550 to $10,100
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,450 to $12,000
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,450 – $5,000 | $4,650 – $6,200 | $5,800 – $7,400 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,700 – $8,200 | $7,550 – $10,100 | $9,450 – $12,000 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,900 – $11,400 | $10,500 – $14,000 | $13,100 – $16,500 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $10,100 – $14,500 | $13,400 – $17,800 | $16,700 – $21,100 |
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Roof replacement in Eugene: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Eugene?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,700 to $12,000 in the Eugene area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,550 to $10,100. 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 Eugene?
About $2.80 to $5.75 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $510 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Eugene or Salem?
Salem is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $9,400, which is 6% more than Eugene ($8,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Eugene?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $5,050 out of $8,800. Materials are 39% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Eugene?
$7,900 to $16,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Eugene?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $510 for fees in the Eugene area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Eugene expensive for roof compared with the rest of Oregon?
Eugene is 11% below 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 Eugene?
The BLS median is $23.00 an hour in the Eugene area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.03 to $28.83.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Eugene?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,700 to $8,200 and premium work $9,450 to $12,000. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+Is there a bad season to replace a roof in Eugene?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Roof replacement near Eugene
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.