Roof replacement cost in Cheyenne, WY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,250 – $11,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.60 – $5.30
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #261
- 1 = most expensive
Cheyenne homeowners pay roughly $5,250 to $11,100 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $2.60 to $5.30 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Cheyenne is 12% lower. Roofers earn a median of $21.40 an hour in the Cheyenne area, 20% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Cheyenne, WY, standard level
$7,000 to $9,300
About $3.40 to $4.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,800 |
| Labor | $4,300 | $5,150 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $370 |
| Total | $7,000 | $9,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Cheyenne, WY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,150 | $4,750 | 39% |
| Labor | $3,650 | $4,750 | $5,800 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $290 | $480 | 4% |
| Total | $5,250 | $8,150 | $11,100 | 100% |
Why Cheyenne prices look the way they do
Labor is 58% 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 Cheyenne the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Cheyenne metro is 95.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,150, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.5) and land at $95 to $480.
Specs and site conditions that change a Cheyenne bid
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.
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Cheyenne
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Cheyenne 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
$5,250 to $7,600
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,000 to $9,300
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,750 to $11,100
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,200 – $4,650 | $4,300 – $5,750 | $5,400 – $6,850 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,250 – $7,600 | $7,000 – $9,300 | $8,750 – $11,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,350 – $10,500 | $9,750 – $12,900 | $12,100 – $15,300 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,400 – $13,500 | $12,400 – $16,500 | $15,500 – $19,500 |
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 Cheyenne is 0.83 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $21.40 an hour, which is 20% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.13 and $29.13 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 12.4 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 $22.23 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.67 and $23.46 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 86.7 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 ($29.13 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,400. At the 25th percentile ($18.13) it shrinks by about $590. The total moves by 17.2% or 7.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 48,470 jobs in the Cheyenne area. That makes it the 300th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.03% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $18.13 | $21.40 | $29.13 | $26.65 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.67 | $22.23 | $23.46 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Cheyenne
Because every project leans on different trades, Cheyenne's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −5% and metal roof −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,700 – $29,100 | −11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,950 – $23,800 | −5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Is Cheyenne cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group at $9,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WYthis page | $5,250 – $11,100 | $8,150 | |
| Greeley, CO55 miles | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +6% |
| Fort Collins, CO60 miles | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +5% |
| Boulder, CO90 miles | $6,100 – $12,400 | $9,250 | +13% |
| Denver, CO130 miles | $6,150 – $12,700 | $9,400 | +15% |
| Colorado Springs, CO170 miles | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +6% |
| Wyoming (statewide) | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | +1% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Cheyenne comes in at #261 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, Cheyenne is 1% below the Wyoming figure.
Cheyenne is the only Wyoming metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Cheyenne's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cheyenne against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,400 | +3% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $6,150 – $12,500 | $9,350 | +15% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +4% |
| Texarkana, TX | 57,580 jobs | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | −2% |
When to schedule roof in Cheyenne
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Cheyenne (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 Cheyenne (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.
Cheyenne gets about 15 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 63 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (2.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.0 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 15 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 | 40 | 18 | 0.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 25 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 55 | 31 | 1.8 | Workable |
| May | 64 | 40 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 49 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 56 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 54 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 46 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 34 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 25 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
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Roof replacement in Cheyenne: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Cheyenne?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,250 to $11,100 in the Cheyenne area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,000 to $9,300. 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 Cheyenne?
About $2.60 to $5.30 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 Cheyenne or Greeley?
Greeley is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,650, which is 6% more than Cheyenne ($8,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cheyenne?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $4,750 out of $8,150. Materials are 39% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Cheyenne?
$7,350 to $15,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Cheyenne?
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 Cheyenne area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cheyenne expensive for roof compared with the rest of Wyoming?
Cheyenne is 1% below the Wyoming statewide estimate ($8,250 at the midpoint).
+What do roofers earn in Cheyenne?
The BLS median is $21.40 an hour in the Cheyenne area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.13 to $29.13.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Cheyenne?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,250 to $7,600 and premium work $8,750 to $11,100. 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 Cheyenne?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November 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 Cheyenne
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.