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BLS wage data, May 2025

Roof replacement cost in Florida

A new 2,000 sq ft asphalt roof in Florida costs about $9,249, about 10% below the U.S. typical price, because roofers there earn $23.49 an hour on average versus $27.95 nationally (BLS, May 2025). Our estimate by size and material.

2,000 sq ft, asphalt
$9,249
our estimate for Florida
Per sq ft, asphalt
$4.62
U.S. $5.16
Versus the U.S.
-10%
rank 10 of 51, 1 = lowest
Roofer pay in FL
$23.49
an hour, U.S. $27.95

Florida roof prices by size and material

Roof areaAsphaltWood shakeMetalClay tile
1,000 sq ft$4,624$11,786$17,298$19,906
1,500 sq ft$6,937$17,679$25,947$29,860
2,000 sq ft$9,249$23,572$34,596$39,813
2,500 sq ft$11,561$29,465$43,245$49,766
3,000 sq ft$13,873$35,358$51,895$59,719

Roof area, not floor area: a one-story 2,200 sq ft house has about 2,707 sq ft of roof. Our calculation: national rates per sq ft from This Old House (Homewyse data, Oct 2026) times Florida's cost factor of 0.90. Tear-off of an old roof adds about $1,681 to $2,521 for 2,000 sq ft (Inch Calculator's $100 to $150 a square, adjusted for Florida pay). A steep roof adds $1,000 to $3,000 and a permit up to $500 (NerdWallet).

How we adjust for Florida

65%of a roof bill is labor, per This Old House
84%Florida roofer pay as a share of the U.S. mean (BLS)
0.90cost factor: 0.35 materials + 0.65 × 0.84 labor

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, roofers (47-2181), cross-industry mean hourly wage. Florida had about 23,550 roofers, with a median annual wage of $47,590. Materials are kept at national prices, so places where shingles cost more will run higher.

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    Lowest estimated cost

    1. Mississippi$8,836
    2. Arkansas$8,894
    3. Tennessee$9,004
    4. South Dakota$9,033
    5. Texas$9,057

    Highest estimated cost

    1. Illinois$12,570
    2. New Jersey$12,193
    3. Massachusetts$12,032
    4. Minnesota$12,025
    5. New York$11,612

    Common questions

    How much does a new roof cost in Florida?

    About $9,249 for 2,000 sq ft of asphalt shingles, or $4.62 per sq ft (our estimate). That is the national price from This Old House, $10,319, adjusted for roofer pay in Florida. Tear-off adds roughly $1,681 to $2,521.

    Is replacing a roof cheaper in Florida than the U.S. average?

    Yes, about 10% cheaper. Roofers in Florida earn a mean $23.49 an hour, against $27.95 for the U.S., per the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). Florida ranks 10 of 51 from lowest to highest estimated cost.

    How much does a metal roof cost in Florida?

    About $34,596 for 2,000 sq ft, or $17.30 per sq ft (our estimate from This Old House's $19.30 national rate). Metal lasts 40 to 70 years, against 30 to 35 for asphalt.

    How did you work out these prices?

    Labor is about 65% of a roof replacement bill, per This Old House. We keep the materials part at the national price and scale the labor part by how Florida's mean roofer wage compares with the U.S. mean. That gives a factor of 0.90 for Florida. Real quotes also depend on your city, roof pitch and the season, so get at least three.

    Work out your own roof with the calculator in the full guide: how much a new roof costs. While you plan, see home insurance in Florida, property tax in Florida and everything it costs to live in Florida.