Roof replacement cost in Brownsville, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,200 – $10,800
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.55 – $5.20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #283
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Brownsville, plan on $5,200 to $10,800 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.55 to $5.20 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 14% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $22.13 an hour in the Brownsville area, 17% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Brownsville, TX, standard level
$6,900 to $9,150
About $3.35 to $4.40 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $4,250 | $5,100 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $330 |
| Total | $6,900 | $9,150 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Brownsville, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $3,600 | $4,650 | $5,700 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $260 | $430 | 3% |
| Total | $5,200 | $8,000 | $10,800 | 100% |
Where the Brownsville price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Brownsville wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 58% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Texas statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Brownsville 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 (86.0) and land at $85 to $430.
Data note: 85% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Brownsville. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Brownsville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Brownsville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and vinyl siding −20%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $28,700 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $6,750 – $20,200 | −20% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Brownsville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Brownsville 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
$5,200 to $7,450
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$6,900 to $9,150
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,600 to $10,800
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,150 – $4,550 | $4,200 – $5,600 | $5,250 – $6,700 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,200 – $7,450 | $6,900 – $9,150 | $8,600 – $10,800 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,200 – $10,300 | $9,550 – $12,700 | $11,900 – $15,000 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,250 – $13,200 | $12,200 – $16,200 | $15,200 – $19,200 |
Climate in Brownsville: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Brownsville (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Brownsville (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Brownsville gets about 27 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (5.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 1.1 and 1.0 inches. The station averages about 140 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 | 73 | 53 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 76 | 57 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 62 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 86 | 68 | 1.5 | Workable |
| May | 90 | 74 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 94 | 77 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 78 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 78 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 75 | 5.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 87 | 69 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 80 | 61 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 74 | 55 | 1.2 | Workable |
How Brownsville compares
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Austin is the priciest of the group at $8,300. Corpus Christi is the cheapest at $7,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, TXthis page | $5,200 – $10,800 | $8,000 | |
| McAllen, TX50 miles | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | level |
| Corpus Christi, TX125 miles | $4,700 – $10,100 | $7,450 | −7% |
| Laredo, TX160 miles | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | level |
| San Antonio, TX240 miles | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −1% |
| Austin, TX285 miles | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +4% |
| Texas (statewide) | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +3% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +16% |
Across 300 US metros, Brownsville comes in at #283 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, Brownsville is 3% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $5,550 – $11,700 | $8,600 | +7% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $5,350 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +4% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,550 – $9,850 | $7,200 | −10% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Brownsville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Brownsville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $5,700 – $12,000 | $8,800 | +10% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +4% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | +1% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | +2% |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Brownsville
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.
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.
Brownsville 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 Brownsville is 0.82 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Brownsville metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.13 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $25.78 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $16.90 an hour, 25% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.33 and $18.88 an hour. About 460 work in the metro. That is 29.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($25.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $660. At the 25th percentile ($18.00) it shrinks by about $750. The total moves by 8.3% or 9.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 157,450 jobs in the Brownsville-Harlingen area. That makes it the 151st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $18.00 | $22.13 | $25.78 | $26.65 | 0.83 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $14.33 | $16.90 | $18.88 | $22.66 | 0.75 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
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Roof replacement in Brownsville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Brownsville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,200 to $10,800 in the Brownsville area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,900 to $9,150. 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 Brownsville?
About $2.55 to $5.20 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $85 to $430 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Brownsville or McAllen?
McAllen is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,000, which is 0% less than Brownsville ($8,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Brownsville?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $4,650 out of $8,000. Materials are 39% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Brownsville?
$7,200 to $15,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Brownsville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $85 to $430 for fees in the Brownsville area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Brownsville expensive for roof compared with the rest of Texas?
Brownsville is 3% below the Texas statewide estimate ($8,300 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Brownsville?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.13 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.00 to $25.78.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Brownsville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,200 to $7,450 and premium work $8,600 to $10,800. 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 Brownsville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. 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 Brownsville
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.