Roof replacement cost in Bremerton, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,550 – $13,400
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.25 – $6.45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #57
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Bremerton area: $6,550 to $13,400 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 7% higher than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $28.59 an hour in the Bremerton area, 7% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bremerton, WA, standard level
$8,600 to $11,300
About $4.20 to $5.45 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $4,200 |
| Labor | $5,650 | $6,750 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $400 |
| Total | $8,600 | $11,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bremerton, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $3,450 | $5,250 | 35% |
| Labor | $4,800 | $6,200 | $7,600 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $320 | $530 | 3% |
| Total | $6,550 | $9,950 | $13,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Bremerton number
Labor is 62% 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 Bremerton the blended ratio comes out at 1.09.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bremerton is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,450 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.6: $110 to $530.
The best months for roof in Bremerton
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bremerton (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Bremerton: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Bremerton gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (9.9 inches in December). The station averages about 4 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 | 47 | 36 | 9.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 35 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 54 | 38 | 6.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 47 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 51 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 77 | 55 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 77 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 45 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 39 | 8.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 35 | 9.9 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Bremerton
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bremerton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+15%) and vinyl siding lowest (+9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,500 – $35,800 | +11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,700 | +12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,200 – $27,500 | +9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,200 – $4,550 | +15% |
Who does the work: Bremerton 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 Bremerton the blend is 1.09.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $28.59 an hour, 7% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.88 and $38.19 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 18.1 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 $26.30 an hour, which is 16% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.39 and $31.03 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the area, 66.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,750 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $860. That is a swing of roughly 8.6% to 17.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard has 93,740 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 216th 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% | $23.88 | $28.59 | $38.19 | $26.65 | 1.07 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $22.39 | $26.30 | $31.03 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
How Bremerton compares
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $10,400. Yakima is the cheapest at $9,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WAthis page | $6,550 – $13,400 | $9,950 | |
| Seattle, WA40 miles | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,400 | +5% |
| Olympia, WA50 miles | $6,450 – $13,200 | $9,800 | −2% |
| Bellingham, WA90 miles | $6,650 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +1% |
| Yakima, WA120 miles | $6,300 – $12,900 | $9,600 | −4% |
| Portland, OR140 miles | $6,700 – $13,600 | $10,100 | +2% |
| Washington (statewide) | $6,700 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +1% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bremerton ranks #57 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bremerton is 1% below the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,400 | +5% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $6,450 – $13,200 | $9,800 | −1% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $6,450 – $13,200 | $9,800 | −2% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $6,600 – $13,400 | $10,000 | level |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $6,300 – $12,900 | $9,600 | −4% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $6,650 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bremerton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $6,300 – $12,600 | $9,450 | −5% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $6,650 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +1% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $5,550 – $11,400 | $8,500 | −15% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −17% |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Bremerton
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Bremerton
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bremerton. 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
$6,550 to $9,300
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,600 to $11,300
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,700 to $13,400
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,000 – $5,700 | $5,250 – $6,950 | $6,550 – $8,250 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,550 – $9,300 | $8,600 – $11,300 | $10,700 – $13,400 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $9,150 – $12,900 | $12,000 – $15,700 | $14,800 – $18,500 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,700 – $16,500 | $15,300 – $20,100 | $18,900 – $23,700 |
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Roof replacement in Bremerton: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Bremerton?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,550 to $13,400 in the Bremerton area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,600 to $11,300. 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 Bremerton?
About $3.25 to $6.45 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $110 to $530 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Bremerton or Seattle?
Seattle is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $10,400, which is 5% more than Bremerton ($9,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bremerton?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $6,200 out of $9,950. Materials are 35% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Bremerton?
$9,150 to $18,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Bremerton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $110 to $530 for fees in the Bremerton area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bremerton expensive for roof compared with the rest of Washington?
Bremerton is 1% below the Washington statewide estimate ($10,100 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Bremerton?
The BLS median is $28.59 an hour in the Bremerton area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.88 to $38.19.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Bremerton?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,550 to $9,300 and premium work $10,700 to $13,400. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+Is there a bad season to replace a roof in Bremerton?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Roof replacement near Bremerton
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.