Roof replacement cost in Greenville, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,400 – $11,300
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.65 – $5.40
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #217
- 1 = most expensive
Greenville homeowners pay roughly $5,400 to $11,300 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $2.65 to $5.40 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Greenville is 10% lower. Roofers earn a median of $22.37 an hour in the Greenville area, 16% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Greenville, SC, standard level
$7,150 to $9,500
About $3.50 to $4.60 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,450 | $5,300 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $350 |
| Total | $7,150 | $9,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Greenville, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,750 | $4,850 | $6,000 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $280 | $470 | 3% |
| Total | $5,400 | $8,350 | $11,300 | 100% |
Where the Greenville price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.37 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Greenville is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 58% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greenville metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,200, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.3) and land at $95 to $470.
When to schedule roof in Greenville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greenville Dwtn Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Greenville (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Greenville gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 52 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 | 54 | 35 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 58 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 65 | 44 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 68 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 5.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 71 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 65 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 54 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 44 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Greenville is 0.85 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.37 an hour, which is 16% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.90 and $25.38 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 3.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $21.34 an hour, 6% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.77 and $23.59 an hour. About 3,250 work in the metro. That is 74.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($25.38 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $550. At the 25th percentile ($17.90) it shrinks by about $810. The total moves by 6.6% or 9.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 434,900 jobs in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer area. That makes it the 58th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.28% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $17.90 | $22.37 | $25.38 | $26.65 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.77 | $21.34 | $23.59 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Why two Greenville 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.
How Greenville compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,000 sq ft of roof range from $7,800 to $8,700 across Greenville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SCthis page | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | |
| Spartanburg, SC35 miles | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | −4% |
| Asheville, NC65 miles | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,700 | +4% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Gainesville, GA85 miles | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Augusta, GA90 miles | $4,950 – $10,600 | $7,800 | −7% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $5,300 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −1% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Greenville comes in at #217 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, Greenville is 1% above the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −2% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +2% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | −4% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,400 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Greenville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greenville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | level |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $7,000 – $14,200 | $10,600 | +27% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +1% |
Planning more than one job in Greenville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Greenville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −4% and metal roof −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,700 – $29,200 | −11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Greenville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greenville 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
$5,400 to $7,750
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,150 to $9,500
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,900 to $11,300
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,250 – $4,750 | $4,400 – $5,850 | $5,500 – $6,950 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,400 – $7,750 | $7,150 – $9,500 | $8,900 – $11,300 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,500 – $10,700 | $9,950 – $13,200 | $12,400 – $15,600 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,650 – $13,700 | $12,700 – $16,800 | $15,800 – $19,900 |
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Roof replacement in Greenville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Greenville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,400 to $11,300 in the Greenville area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,150 to $9,500. 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 Greenville?
About $2.65 to $5.40 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Greenville or Spartanburg?
Spartanburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,000, which is 4% less than Greenville ($8,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greenville?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $4,850 out of $8,350. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Greenville?
$7,500 to $15,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Greenville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $470 for fees in the Greenville area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greenville expensive for roof compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Greenville is 1% above the South Carolina statewide estimate ($8,250 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Greenville?
The BLS median is $22.37 an hour in the Greenville area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.90 to $25.38.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Greenville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,400 to $7,750 and premium work $8,900 to $11,300. 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 Greenville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. September and October 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 Greenville
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.