Roof replacement cost in Salt Lake City, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,550 – $11,600
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.75 – $5.55
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #163
- 1 = most expensive
Salt Lake City homeowners pay roughly $5,550 to $11,600 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $2.75 to $5.55 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Salt Lake City is 8% lower. Roofers earn a median of $23.18 an hour in the Salt Lake City area, 13% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Salt Lake City, UT, standard level
$7,350 to $9,750
About $3.55 to $4.70 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,600 | $5,550 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $380 |
| Total | $7,350 | $9,750 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Salt Lake City, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 37% |
| Labor | $3,900 | $5,100 | $6,250 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $300 | $500 | 4% |
| Total | $5,550 | $8,550 | $11,600 | 100% |
Where the Salt Lake City price comes from
Labor is 59% 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 Salt Lake City the blended ratio comes out at 0.89.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Salt Lake City metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,200, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.9) and land at $100 to $500.
Salt Lake City against nearby metros and the rest of Utah
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Salt Lake City. Logan is the lowest at about $8,350 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 110 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UTthis page | $5,550 – $11,600 | $8,550 | |
| Provo, UT60 miles | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | −2% |
| Ogden, UT70 miles | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | +3% |
| Logan, UT110 miles | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −2% |
| Idaho Falls, ID210 miles | $6,050 – $12,300 | $9,150 | +7% |
| St. George, UT230 miles | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +1% |
| Utah (statewide) | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | level |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Salt Lake City comes in at #163 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, Salt Lake City is 0% below the Utah figure.
Other Utah metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | −2% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $5,800 – $11,900 | $8,850 | +3% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +1% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Salt Lake City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salt Lake City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $6,150 – $12,400 | $9,300 | +8% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $6,450 – $12,900 | $9,700 | +13% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $6,900 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +22% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | −2% |
Salt Lake City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Salt Lake City 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
$5,550 to $7,950
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,350 to $9,750
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,150 to $11,600
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,400 – $4,900 | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,650 – $7,150 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,550 – $7,950 | $7,350 – $9,750 | $9,150 – $11,600 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,750 – $11,000 | $10,200 – $13,500 | $12,700 – $16,000 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,950 – $14,100 | $13,100 – $17,300 | $16,200 – $20,400 |
When to schedule roof in Salt Lake City
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Salt Lake City Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and September through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Salt Lake City (8 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Salt Lake City gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 52 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (2.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.9 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 62 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 | 39 | 24 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 29 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 36 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 42 | 2.2 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 50 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 59 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 68 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 67 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 81 | 56 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 33 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 1.4 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Salt Lake City
Because every project leans on different trades, Salt Lake City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs −2% and attic insulation −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,400 – $30,500 | −6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,700 | −2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $910 – $3,700 | −8% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Salt Lake City is 0.89 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.18 an hour, which is 13% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.94 and $29.71 an hour. BLS counts 1,330 of them working in the area, 16.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $22.82 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.03 and $27.96 an hour. About 7,790 work in the metro. That is 94.3 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 ($29.71 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,200. At the 25th percentile ($21.94) it shrinks by about $230. The total moves by 13.9% or 2.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 826,210 jobs in the Salt Lake City-Murray area. That makes it the 37th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.53% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $21.94 | $23.18 | $29.71 | $26.65 | 0.87 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $19.03 | $22.82 | $27.96 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Why two Salt Lake City quotes can differ
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.
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Roof replacement in Salt Lake City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Salt Lake City?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,550 to $11,600 in the Salt Lake City area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,350 to $9,750. 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 Salt Lake City?
About $2.75 to $5.55 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 Salt Lake City or Provo?
Provo is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,400, which is 2% less than Salt Lake City ($8,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salt Lake City?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $5,100 out of $8,550. Materials are 37% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Salt Lake City?
$7,750 to $16,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Salt Lake City?
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 Salt Lake City area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salt Lake City expensive for roof compared with the rest of Utah?
Salt Lake City is 0% below 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 Salt Lake City?
The BLS median is $23.18 an hour in the Salt Lake City area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.94 to $29.71.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Salt Lake City?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,550 to $7,950 and premium work $9,150 to $11,600. 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 Salt Lake City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. June 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 Salt Lake City
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.