Roof replacement cost in Spokane, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,450 – $13,200
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.20 – $6.35
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #69
- 1 = most expensive
Spokane homeowners pay roughly $6,450 to $13,200 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $3.20 to $6.35 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Spokane is 6% higher. Roofers earn a median of $28.23 an hour in the Spokane area, 6% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Spokane, WA, standard level
$8,500 to $11,200
About $4.15 to $5.40 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $4,200 |
| Labor | $5,500 | $6,600 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $380 |
| Total | $8,500 | $11,200 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Spokane, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $3,450 | $5,250 | 35% |
| Labor | $4,700 | $6,050 | $7,450 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $300 | $500 | 3% |
| Total | $6,450 | $9,800 | $13,200 | 100% |
Why Spokane prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.23 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Spokane is 1.06 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 62% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Spokane metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,450, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.3) and land at $100 to $500.
Is Spokane cheap or dear? The local comparison
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. Coeur d'Alene is the cheapest at $9,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WAthis page | $6,450 – $13,200 | $9,800 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID55 miles | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,450 | −4% |
| Kennewick, WA140 miles | $6,600 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +2% |
| Missoula, MT175 miles | $6,550 – $13,100 | $9,800 | level |
| Yakima, WA185 miles | $6,300 – $12,900 | $9,600 | −2% |
| Seattle, WA200 miles | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,400 | +6% |
| Washington (statewide) | $6,700 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +3% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Spokane comes in at #69 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, Spokane is 3% below the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,400 | +6% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $6,450 – $13,200 | $9,800 | level |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $6,600 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +2% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $6,300 – $12,900 | $9,600 | −2% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $6,550 – $13,400 | $9,950 | +2% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $6,650 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Spokane's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Spokane against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −16% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $5,750 – $11,900 | $8,800 | −10% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −17% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $5,950 – $12,300 | $9,100 | −7% |
What nearby projects cost in Spokane
Because every project leans on different trades, Spokane's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +11% and vinyl siding +6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,000 – $34,800 | +8% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,500 | +8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,850 – $26,600 | +6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,400 | +11% |
When to schedule roof in Spokane
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Spokane Felts Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Spokane (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
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.
Spokane gets about 17 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (2.2 inches in December). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 29 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 | 38 | 26 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 43 | 27 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 51 | 32 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 37 | 1.5 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 44 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 50 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 56 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 55 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 47 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 38 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 45 | 31 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 26 | 2.2 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Spokane
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Spokane 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
$6,450 to $9,150
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,500 to $11,200
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,500 to $13,200
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,900 – $5,600 | $5,150 – $6,850 | $6,450 – $8,100 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,450 – $9,150 | $8,500 – $11,200 | $10,500 – $13,200 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $9,000 – $12,700 | $11,800 – $15,500 | $14,600 – $18,300 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,500 – $16,300 | $15,100 – $19,800 | $18,600 – $23,300 |
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 Spokane is 1.06 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $28.23 an hour, which is 6% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $36.54 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 16.4 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 $24.53 an hour, 8% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.24 and $31.37 an hour. About 1,700 work in the metro. That is 66.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.54 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,500. At the 25th percentile ($23.34) it shrinks by about $890. The total moves by 15.4% or 9.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 255,820 jobs in the Spokane-Spokane Valley area. That makes it the 101st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.16% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $23.34 | $28.23 | $36.54 | $26.65 | 1.06 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.24 | $24.53 | $31.37 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Spokane bid
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.
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Roof replacement in Spokane: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Spokane?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,450 to $13,200 in the Spokane area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,500 to $11,200. 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 Spokane?
About $3.20 to $6.35 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 Spokane or Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $9,450, which is 4% less than Spokane ($9,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Spokane?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $6,050 out of $9,800. Materials are 35% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Spokane?
$9,000 to $18,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Spokane?
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 Spokane area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Spokane expensive for roof compared with the rest of Washington?
Spokane is 3% 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 Spokane?
The BLS median is $28.23 an hour in the Spokane area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.34 to $36.54.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Spokane?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,450 to $9,150 and premium work $10,500 to $13,200. 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 Spokane?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. July and August 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 Spokane
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.