Roof Replacement Cost in Washington
$6,900 – $21,800We estimate roof replacement in Washington at $6,900 to $21,800 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof, with tear-off. The national estimate is $6,650 to $20,800. Washington roofer pay is 9% above the national median, ranking 11 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 | $73 | $131 |
| Estimated total | $6,900 | $21,800 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Washington median wage from BLS (2025, $29.16 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 Washington
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $30.81 | $7,100 | $22,500 |
Who can legally do this in Washington
Roofing is one of the regulated contractor specialties in Washington, and each specialty requires its own registration with the Department of Labor & Industries.
Compared with neighboring states
Other roofer jobs in Washington
Roof Replacement cost in every state · Washington 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.