Roof replacement cost in Yakima, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,300 – $12,900
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.10 – $6.20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #90
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Yakima area: $6,300 to $12,900 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 3% higher than the US figure. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.0).
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Yakima, WA, standard level
$8,250 to $10,900
About $4.05 to $5.30 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $4,200 |
| Labor | $5,300 | $6,350 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $360 |
| Total | $8,250 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Yakima, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $3,450 | $5,250 | 36% |
| Labor | $4,500 | $5,850 | $7,150 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $290 | $480 | 3% |
| Total | $6,300 | $9,600 | $12,900 | 100% |
Where the Yakima price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $27.24 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Yakima is 1.02 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 61% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Yakima 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 95.5: $95 to $480.
Yakima against nearby metros and the rest of Washington
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Yakima. Olympia comes closest at about $9,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WAthis page | $6,300 – $12,900 | $9,600 | |
| Kennewick, WA70 miles | $6,600 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +4% |
| Seattle, WA90 miles | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,400 | +9% |
| Portland, OR100 miles | $6,700 – $13,600 | $10,100 | +6% |
| Olympia, WA105 miles | $6,450 – $13,200 | $9,800 | +2% |
| Bremerton, WA120 miles | $6,550 – $13,400 | $9,950 | +4% |
| Washington (statewide) | $6,700 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +5% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Yakima ranks #90 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Yakima is 5% 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 | +9% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $6,450 – $13,200 | $9,800 | +2% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $6,450 – $13,200 | $9,800 | +2% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $6,600 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +4% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $6,550 – $13,400 | $9,950 | +4% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $6,650 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yakima against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $6,450 – $13,000 | $9,700 | +1% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | −14% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −15% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −18% |
Cost by quality level and size in Yakima
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Yakima. 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
$6,300 to $8,950
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,250 to $10,900
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,300 to $12,900
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,800 – $5,450 | $5,050 – $6,700 | $6,300 – $7,950 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,300 – $8,950 | $8,250 – $10,900 | $10,300 – $12,900 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $8,750 – $12,400 | $11,500 – $15,100 | $14,200 – $17,900 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,200 – $15,900 | $14,700 – $19,400 | $18,200 – $22,800 |
The best months for roof in Yakima
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Yakima Air Terminal (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 Yakima are February through June and August through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July has 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.
Yakima gets about 8 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 20 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (1.4 inches in December). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 40 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 | 40 | 24 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 26 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 30 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 35 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 44 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 50 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 55 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 45 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 35 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 27 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 23 | 1.4 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Yakima
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Yakima wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+14%) and vinyl siding lowest (+6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,800 – $34,400 | +6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,500 | +7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,900 – $26,600 | +6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,200 – $4,550 | +14% |
Why two Yakima 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.
Who does the work: Yakima 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 Yakima the blend is 1.02.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $27.24 an hour, in line with the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $26.89 and $36.14 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 16.5 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 $23.47 an hour, which is 4% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.70 an hour. BLS counts 590 of them working in the area, 60.8 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 $1,600 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $65. That is a swing of roughly 0.7% to 16.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Yakima has 97,010 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 208th 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% | $26.89 | $27.24 | $36.14 | $26.65 | 1.02 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.25 | $23.47 | $29.70 | $22.66 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
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Roof replacement in Yakima: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Yakima?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,300 to $12,900 in the Yakima area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,250 to $10,900. 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 Yakima?
About $3.10 to $6.20 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Yakima or Kennewick?
Kennewick is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $10,000, which is 4% more than Yakima ($9,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yakima?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $5,850 out of $9,600. Materials are 36% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Yakima?
$8,750 to $17,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Yakima?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $480 for fees in the Yakima area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yakima expensive for roof compared with the rest of Washington?
Yakima is 5% 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 Yakima?
The BLS median is $27.24 an hour in the Yakima area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.89 to $36.14.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Yakima?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,300 to $8,950 and premium work $10,300 to $12,900. 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 Yakima?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February 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 Yakima
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.