Roof replacement cost in Ogden, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,800 – $11,900
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.85 – $5.70
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #130
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Ogden area: $5,800 to $11,900 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 5% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $24.86 an hour in the Ogden area, 7% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Ogden, UT, standard level
$7,600 to $10,100
About $3.70 to $4.85 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,850 | $5,850 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $380 |
| Total | $7,600 | $10,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Ogden, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 36% |
| Labor | $4,150 | $5,350 | $6,600 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $300 | $500 | 3% |
| Total | $5,800 | $8,850 | $11,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Ogden number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Ogden wages are 0.94 times the national level. Labor makes up about 61% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Ogden is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,200 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.3: $100 to $500.
Who does the work: Ogden 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 Ogden the blend is 0.94.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $24.86 an hour, 7% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.64 and $29.96 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 18.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $22.31 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.74 and $26.80 an hour. BLS counts 3,140 of them working in the area, 115.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $930 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $590. That is a swing of roughly 6.6% to 10.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Ogden has 271,370 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 95th 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% | $21.64 | $24.86 | $29.96 | $26.65 | 0.93 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.74 | $22.31 | $26.80 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
The best months for roof in Ogden
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Ogden Hinkley Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Ogden are March through June and August through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Ogden gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and May (2.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.7 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 49 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 | 36 | 21 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 25 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 33 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 39 | 2.0 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 47 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 65 | 0.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 63 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 53 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 41 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 31 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 22 | 1.3 | Cold |
Ogden: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Ogden. 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
$5,800 to $8,250
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,600 to $10,100
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,450 to $11,900
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,500 – $5,050 | $4,650 – $6,200 | $5,800 – $7,350 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,800 – $8,250 | $7,600 – $10,100 | $9,450 – $11,900 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $8,050 – $11,400 | $10,600 – $13,900 | $13,100 – $16,500 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $10,300 – $14,600 | $13,500 – $17,800 | $16,800 – $21,000 |
Why two Ogden 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.
Related projects, priced for Ogden
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Ogden wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (−2%) and attic insulation lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,800 – $31,300 | −4% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,200 | −8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $900 – $3,700 | −8% |
Ogden against nearby metros and the rest of Utah
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Ogden. Logan is the lowest at about $8,350 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 55 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UTthis page | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | |
| Logan, UT55 miles | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −6% |
| Salt Lake City, UT70 miles | $5,550 – $11,600 | $8,550 | −3% |
| Provo, UT90 miles | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | −5% |
| Idaho Falls, ID175 miles | $6,050 – $12,300 | $9,150 | +4% |
| Grand Junction, CO230 miles | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | −2% |
| Utah (statewide) | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | −3% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Ogden ranks #130 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Ogden is 3% above the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $5,550 – $11,600 | $8,550 | −3% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | −5% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | −2% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ogden against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | −3% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | −9% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −7% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $6,950 – $14,100 | $10,500 | +19% |
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Roof replacement in Ogden: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Ogden?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,800 to $11,900 in the Ogden area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,600 to $10,100. 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 Ogden?
About $2.85 to $5.70 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Ogden or Logan?
Logan is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,350, which is 6% less than Ogden ($8,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ogden?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $5,350 out of $8,850. Materials are 36% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Ogden?
$8,050 to $16,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Ogden?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $500 for fees in the Ogden area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ogden expensive for roof compared with the rest of Utah?
Ogden is 3% above the Utah statewide estimate ($8,600 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Ogden?
The BLS median is $24.86 an hour in the Ogden area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.64 to $29.96.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Ogden?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,800 to $8,250 and premium work $9,450 to $11,900. 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 Ogden?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and August through November. August and September 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 Ogden
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.