Roof replacement cost in San Antonio, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,100 – $10,700
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.50 – $5.15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #288
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in San Antonio, plan on $5,100 to $10,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.50 to $5.15 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 15% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $21.02 an hour in the San Antonio area, 21% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in San Antonio, TX, standard level
$6,800 to $9,050
About $3.30 to $4.35 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $4,100 | $4,950 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $360 |
| Total | $6,800 | $9,050 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in San Antonio, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $3,500 | $4,550 | $5,550 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $280 | $470 | 4% |
| Total | $5,100 | $7,900 | $10,700 | 100% |
Why San Antonio prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, San Antonio wages are 0.80 times the national level. Labor makes up about 57% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the San Antonio 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 (94.7) and land at $95 to $470.
San Antonio against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TXthis page | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | |
| Austin, TX80 miles | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +5% |
| Laredo, TX125 miles | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | +1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX130 miles | $4,700 – $10,100 | $7,450 | −6% |
| Killeen, TX130 miles | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | +2% |
| College Station, TX155 miles | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | +2% |
| Texas (statewide) | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +5% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +18% |
Across 300 US metros, San Antonio comes in at #288 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, San Antonio is 5% 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 | +9% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $5,350 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +5% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +5% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,550 – $9,850 | $7,200 | −9% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | +1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $4,700 – $10,100 | $7,450 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like San Antonio's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is San Antonio against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $7,900 – $15,600 | $11,700 | +48% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $5,950 – $12,300 | $9,100 | +15% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $5,700 – $11,700 | $8,700 | +10% |
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $5,800 – $11,800 | $8,800 | +11% |
What nearby projects cost in San Antonio
Because every project leans on different trades, San Antonio's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and metal roof −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,600 – $28,600 | −13% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,200 | −12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
Climate in San Antonio: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for San Antonio Intl Ap (5 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 San Antonio (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
San Antonio gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, September and October (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.0 and 1.7 inches. The station averages about 122 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 | 63 | 41 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 45 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 74 | 52 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 58 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 73 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 75 | 2.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 75 | 2.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 70 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 82 | 60 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 50 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 65 | 42 | 2.0 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in San Antonio
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for San Antonio 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
$5,100 to $7,350
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$6,800 to $9,050
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,500 to $10,700
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,100 – $4,500 | $4,150 – $5,550 | $5,200 – $6,650 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,100 – $7,350 | $6,800 – $9,050 | $8,500 – $10,700 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,100 – $10,200 | $9,400 – $12,500 | $11,700 – $14,800 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,100 – $13,000 | $12,100 – $16,000 | $15,000 – $18,900 |
Specs and site conditions that change a San Antonio bid
Tear-off and layers
Removing a second layer or rotted decking adds cost, and the contractor can only see decking damage after tear-off.
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.
San Antonio 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 San Antonio is 0.80 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $21.02 an hour, which is 21% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.64 and $23.70 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 3.1 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 $18.94 an hour, 16% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.61 and $21.87 an hour. About 8,400 work in the metro. That is 74.5 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 ($23.70 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $490. At the 25th percentile ($17.64) it shrinks by about $610. The total moves by 6.2% or 7.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,126,880 jobs in the San Antonio-New Braunfels area. That makes it the 28th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.72% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $17.64 | $21.02 | $23.70 | $26.65 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.61 | $18.94 | $21.87 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
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Roof replacement in San Antonio: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in San Antonio?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,100 to $10,700 in the San Antonio area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,800 to $9,050. 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 San Antonio?
About $2.50 to $5.15 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 San Antonio or Austin?
Austin is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,300, which is 5% more than San Antonio ($7,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in San Antonio?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $4,550 out of $7,900. Materials are 39% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in San Antonio?
$7,100 to $14,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in San Antonio?
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 San Antonio area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is San Antonio expensive for roof compared with the rest of Texas?
San Antonio is 5% 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 San Antonio?
The BLS median is $21.02 an hour in the San Antonio area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.64 to $23.70.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in San Antonio?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,100 to $7,350 and premium work $8,500 to $10,700. 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 San Antonio?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. 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 San Antonio
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.