Roof replacement cost in Corpus Christi, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $4,700 – $10,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.30 – $4.85
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −20%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #298
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Corpus Christi, plan on $4,700 to $10,100 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.30 to $4.85 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 20% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $18.08 an hour in the Corpus Christi area, 32% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Corpus Christi, TX, standard level
$6,350 to $8,500
About $3.05 to $4.10 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $3,700 | $4,450 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $350 |
| Total | $6,350 | $8,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Corpus Christi, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 42% |
| Labor | $3,150 | $4,050 | $5,000 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $280 | $460 | 4% |
| Total | $4,700 | $7,450 | $10,100 | 100% |
Why Corpus Christi prices look the way they do
Labor is 55% 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 Corpus Christi the blended ratio comes out at 0.71.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Corpus Christi 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 (92.7) and land at $95 to $460.
Climate in Corpus Christi: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Corpus Christi Nas (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Corpus Christi (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Corpus Christi gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, September and October (6.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 1.6 and 1.5 inches. The station averages about 96 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 | 68 | 52 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 71 | 56 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 76 | 62 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 82 | 68 | 2.5 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 75 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 79 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 80 | 2.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 80 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 77 | 6.2 | Hot |
| Oct | 85 | 71 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 77 | 61 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 70 | 54 | 1.5 | Workable |
Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi is 0.71 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $18.08 an hour, which is 32% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $16.60 and $22.03 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 2.6 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 $20.40 an hour, 10% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.27 and $23.05 an hour. About 2,640 work in the metro. That is 137.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($22.03 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $720. At the 25th percentile ($16.60) it shrinks by about $270. The total moves by 9.7% or 3.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 192,580 jobs in the Corpus Christi area. That makes it the 118th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $16.60 | $18.08 | $22.03 | $26.65 | 0.68 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.27 | $20.40 | $23.05 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.71 | |||||
Corpus Christi against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
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 $7,450 to $8,300 across Corpus Christi and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TXthis page | $4,700 – $10,100 | $7,450 | |
| McAllen, TX115 miles | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | +8% |
| Laredo, TX120 miles | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | +8% |
| Brownsville, TX125 miles | $5,200 – $10,800 | $8,000 | +8% |
| San Antonio, TX130 miles | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | +7% |
| Austin, TX165 miles | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +12% |
| Texas (statewide) | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +12% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +25% |
Across 300 US metros, Corpus Christi comes in at #298 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, Corpus Christi is 10% 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 | +16% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $5,350 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +12% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +12% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | +7% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,550 – $9,850 | $7,200 | −3% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | +8% |
Cities with a workforce like Corpus Christi's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Corpus Christi against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $6,900 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +40% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $6,100 – $12,400 | $9,250 | +25% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | +13% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,550 | +15% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Corpus Christi bid
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.
What nearby projects cost in Corpus Christi
Because every project leans on different trades, Corpus Christi's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and metal roof −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,050 – $27,600 | −17% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,450 – $22,300 | −11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −6% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Corpus Christi
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Corpus Christi 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
$4,700 to $6,900
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$6,350 to $8,500
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$7,950 to $10,100
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $2,850 – $4,250 | $3,900 – $5,250 | $4,900 – $6,250 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $4,700 – $6,900 | $6,350 – $8,500 | $7,950 – $10,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $6,600 – $9,550 | $8,800 – $11,800 | $11,000 – $14,000 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $8,450 – $12,200 | $11,300 – $15,000 | $14,100 – $17,900 |
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Roof replacement in Corpus Christi: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Corpus Christi?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $4,700 to $10,100 in the Corpus Christi area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,350 to $8,500. 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 Corpus Christi?
About $2.30 to $4.85 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Corpus Christi or McAllen?
McAllen is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,000, which is 8% more than Corpus Christi ($7,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Corpus Christi?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $4,050 out of $7,450. Materials are 42% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Corpus Christi?
$6,600 to $14,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Corpus Christi?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $460 for fees in the Corpus Christi area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Corpus Christi expensive for roof compared with the rest of Texas?
Corpus Christi is 10% 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 Corpus Christi?
The BLS median is $18.08 an hour in the Corpus Christi area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.60 to $22.03.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Corpus Christi?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $4,700 to $6,900 and premium work $7,950 to $10,100. 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 Corpus Christi?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and December 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 Corpus Christi
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.