Roof replacement cost in Tyler, 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 – $10,900
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.55 – $5.20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #281
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Tyler area: $5,200 to $10,900 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 13% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $21.97 an hour in the Tyler area, 18% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Tyler, TX, standard level
$6,900 to $9,200
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 | $200 | $350 |
| Total | $6,900 | $9,200 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Tyler, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,600 | $4,700 | $5,750 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $280 | $460 | 3% |
| Total | $5,200 | $8,050 | $10,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Tyler number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Tyler wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 58% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tyler is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,100 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.2: $90 to $460.
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Tyler
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.
Tyler against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Tyler. Longview is the lowest at about $7,500 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 35 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TXthis page | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | |
| Longview, TX35 miles | $4,800 – $10,200 | $7,500 | −7% |
| Shreveport, LA90 miles | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +3% |
| Texarkana, TX100 miles | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | level |
| Dallas, TX105 miles | $5,550 – $11,700 | $8,600 | +7% |
| Waco, TX130 miles | $5,450 – $11,200 | $8,350 | +4% |
| Texas (statewide) | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +3% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +16% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tyler ranks #281 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tyler is 3% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| 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 | +3% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,550 – $9,850 | $7,200 | −11% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tyler against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +4% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | +6% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $5,050 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −2% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $5,150 – $10,800 | $8,000 | −1% |
Who does the work: Tyler 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 Tyler the blend is 0.82.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $21.97 an hour, 18% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.89 and $23.52 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 5.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $18.13 an hour, which is 20% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.50 and $21.54 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 56.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $280 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $740. That is a swing of roughly 9.2% to 3.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tyler has 115,220 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 189th 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% | $17.89 | $21.97 | $23.52 | $26.65 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $16.50 | $18.13 | $21.54 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
The best months for roof in Tyler
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Tyler (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Tyler are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tyler gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, October and December (4.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.8 inches. The station averages about 96 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 | 58 | 39 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 42 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 55 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 64 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 74 | 2.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 73 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 67 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 57 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 47 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 40 | 4.7 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Tyler
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tyler. 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
$5,200 to $7,500
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$6,900 to $9,200
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,600 to $10,900
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,150 – $4,600 | $4,250 – $5,650 | $5,300 – $6,700 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,200 – $7,500 | $6,900 – $9,200 | $8,600 – $10,900 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,250 – $10,400 | $9,600 – $12,700 | $11,900 – $15,100 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,300 – $13,300 | $12,300 – $16,300 | $15,300 – $19,200 |
Related projects, priced for Tyler
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tyler wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−6%) and vinyl siding lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,550 – $28,500 | −13% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,100 – $21,400 | −15% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
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Roof replacement in Tyler: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Tyler?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,200 to $10,900 in the Tyler area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,900 to $9,200. 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 Tyler?
About $2.55 to $5.20 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $90 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Tyler or Longview?
Longview is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $7,500, which is 7% less than Tyler ($8,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tyler?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $4,700 out of $8,050. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Tyler?
$7,250 to $15,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Tyler?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $460 for fees in the Tyler area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tyler expensive for roof compared with the rest of Texas?
Tyler 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 Tyler?
The BLS median is $21.97 an hour in the Tyler area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.89 to $23.52.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Tyler?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,200 to $7,500 and premium work $8,600 to $10,900. 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 Tyler?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September and November 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 Tyler
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.