Roof replacement cost in Washington
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,700 – $13,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.30 – $6.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $9,300
- Metros covered
- 7
Washington prices for roof: $6,700 to $13,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $3.30 to $6.50 per sq ft of roof without the permit. The state midpoint is 9% above the national one. Local wages for roofers are $29.16 an hour.
Inside Washington, the metros we cover range from $9,600 (Yakima) to $10,400 (Seattle) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Washington (statewide), standard level
$8,750 to $11,500
About $4.25 to $5.55 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $4,150 |
| Labor | $5,750 | $6,950 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $410 |
| Total | $8,750 | $11,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Washington
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,650 | $3,450 | $5,200 | 34% |
| Labor | $4,900 | $6,350 | $7,800 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $320 | $540 | 3% |
| Total | $6,700 | $10,100 | $13,500 | 100% |
How Washington compares with nearby states
Washington ranks 10 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for roof, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is New Jersey at $11,700 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $7,900, both for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint. Washington sits at $10,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 170 miles away | $6,500 – $13,200 | $9,850 | −3% |
| Idaho | 380 miles away | $6,200 – $12,500 | $9,350 | −7% |
| Montana | 500 miles away | $6,300 – $12,700 | $9,500 | −6% |
| Utah | 650 miles away | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | −15% |
| Nevada | 780 miles away | $5,750 – $11,900 | $8,850 | −13% |
Washington seasons and roof
Season matters for roof. For each Washington metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Seattle has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Washington at 12 months; Kennewick has the shortest at 8 (February through June and September through November). Rainfall runs from 8 inches a year in Kennewick to 57 inches in Bremerton.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 37 | 77 | 38 | 12: all year |
| Spokane | 26 | 87 | 17 | 9: March through November |
| Olympia | 33 | 78 | 51 | 12: all year |
| Kennewick | 28 | 93 | 8 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Yakima | 24 | 90 | 8 | 9: February through June and August through November |
| Bremerton | 36 | 77 | 57 | 12: all year |
| Bellingham | 34 | 73 | 35 | 12: all year |
Quality levels and sizes in Washington
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Washington wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$6,700 to $9,450
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,750 to $11,500
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,800 to $13,500
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,050 – $5,750 | $5,350 – $7,050 | $6,650 – $8,350 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,700 – $9,450 | $8,750 – $11,500 | $10,800 – $13,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $9,300 – $13,100 | $12,100 – $15,900 | $15,000 – $18,800 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,900 – $16,700 | $15,500 – $20,400 | $19,100 – $24,000 |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Washington
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.
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.
Roof replacement cost by metro in Washington
1 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $10,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 9%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (2,000 sq ft of roof) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,400 | +3% |
| Bellingham, WA | $6,650 – $13,500 | $10,100 | −1% |
| Kennewick, WA | $6,600 – $13,400 | $10,000 | −1% |
| Bremerton, WA | $6,550 – $13,400 | $9,950 | −1% |
| Spokane, WA | $6,450 – $13,200 | $9,800 | −3% |
| Olympia, WA | $6,450 – $13,200 | $9,800 | −3% |
| Yakima, WA | $6,300 – $12,900 | $9,600 | −5% |
Washington labor market for roof
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.11 for Washington.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $29.16 an hour, which is 9% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $25.15 and $38.21 an hour. BLS counts 5,890 of them working in the state, 16.6 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 $27.75 an hour, 22% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.56 and $34.69 an hour. About 25,060 work in the state. That is 70.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($38.21 an hour) would add about $1,650 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.15) would take off about $730. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,550,970 jobs across Washington (May 2025), which is 2.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $25.15 | $29.16 | $38.21 | $26.65 | 1.09 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.56 | $27.75 | $34.69 | $22.66 | 1.22 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
Other Washington jobs that often go with roof
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Washington wages and prices. Against national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (+15%) and metal roof lowest (+14%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,900 – $36,500 | +14% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,800 | +15% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,700 – $29,000 | +15% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,200 – $4,550 | +15% |
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Roof replacement in Washington: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Washington?
$6,700 to $13,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Washington can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Washington is cheapest for roof?
Yakima at about $9,600 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). The priciest is Seattle at $10,400.
+Is roof cheaper in Washington than the US average?
It is 9% more expensive: $10,100 against $9,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Washington?
About 63% ($6,350). Materials are 34%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.11x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in Washington?
The BLS statewide median is $29.16 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.15 to $38.21.
+Where does Washington rank for roof costs?
10th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $10,100 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Washington?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,700 to $9,450 and premium work $10,800 to $13,500. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+Does the season matter for roof in Washington?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Washington metros we cover, Seattle has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Roof replacement by city in Washington
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.