Roof Replacement Cost in California
$7,050 – $22,400We estimate roof replacement in California at $7,050 to $22,400 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof, with tear-off. The national estimate is $6,650 to $20,800. California roofer pay is 15% above the national median, ranking 7 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 40 | 90 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $76 | $138 |
| Estimated total | $7,050 | $22,400 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the California median wage from BLS (2025, $30.58 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $6,000 | $10,000 | Asphalt shingles, about 2,000 square feet of roofing. Page dated February 2026. |
| Bob Vila | $7,400 | $10,500 | 2,000 square foot house, shingles. Page dated April 2024. |
| Bob Vila | $5,800 | $12,700 | Asphalt shingles installed. Page dated April 2024. |
| This Old House | $7,071 | $23,417 | 1,800 square foot house, all materials; $7,071 is asphalt. Page dated June 2026. |
Cities in California
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $30.56 | $7,050 | $22,400 |
| San Francisco | $35.74 | $7,550 | $24,500 |
| Riverside | $29.83 | $7,000 | $22,100 |
| San Diego | $29.90 | $7,000 | $22,100 |
Who can legally do this in California
Roofers are licensed by the Contractors State License Board under the C-39 Roofing Contractor classification.
Check a license with CSLB Check A License
Compared with neighboring states
Other roofer jobs in California
Roof Replacement cost in every state · California home repair guide
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.