Roof Replacement Cost in Minnesota
$7,600 – $24,500We estimate roof replacement in Minnesota at $7,600 to $24,500 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof, with tear-off. The national estimate is $6,650 to $20,800. Minnesota roofer pay is 34% above the national median, ranking 3 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 | $90 | $161 |
| Estimated total | $7,600 | $24,500 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Minnesota median wage from BLS (2025, $35.81 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 Minnesota
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $36.25 | $7,600 | $24,700 |
Who can legally do this in Minnesota
Residential contractors who perform roofing work must be licensed as a residential roofer, building contractor or remodeler. Contractors with annual residential gross receipts under $15,000 are exempt, and roofing subcontractors must register rather than hold a license.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $23.39 | $6,350 | $19,500 |
| North Dakota | $28.72 | $6,850 | $21,600 |
| South Dakota | $22.94 | $6,300 | $19,300 |
| Wisconsin | $28.54 | $6,850 | $21,600 |
Other roofer jobs in Minnesota
Roof Replacement cost in every state · Minnesota 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.