Roof Replacement Cost in Louisiana
$6,350 – $19,500We estimate roof replacement in Louisiana at $6,350 to $19,500 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof, with tear-off. The national estimate is $6,650 to $20,800. Louisiana roofer pay is 12% below the national median, ranking 31 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 | $59 | $105 |
| Estimated total | $6,350 | $19,500 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Louisiana median wage from BLS (2025, $23.44 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. |
Who can legally do this in Louisiana
Residential Roofing is a subclassification under Residential Construction and requires a trade exam. It covers the construction, installation or repair of roofs on residential structures.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $22.82 | $6,300 | $19,200 |
| Mississippi | $21.61 | $6,150 | $18,800 |
| Texas | $22.13 | $6,200 | $19,000 |
Other roofer jobs in Louisiana
Roof Replacement cost in every state · Louisiana 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.