Roof replacement · IN · East North Central
Roof replacement cost in Indiana
Indiana roofers earn above the national mean but far less than in Illinois, which keeps Indiana roofs a few hundred dollars cheaper.
Wages: BLS, May 2025 (released ) · figures checked · Built by Radif Partners · How prices are built
- Typical roof job, all house sizes
- $11,260
- Middle half of jobs
- $6,930 to $17,310
- Roofer mean wage
- $28.75/h
- Versus U.S. roofers
- +3%
Roof replacement in Indiana, hired out
$12,980
Most jobs between $9,010 and $18,020 (middle half of reported prices)
| House size group | 1,500 to 1,999 sq ft |
| National median (homeowners’ reports) | $13,192 |
| Regional level (Census division) | +0.0% |
| State labor adjustment | −1.6% |
| Typical price in Indiana | $12,980 |
Roofers in Indiana: $28.75 an hour on average, 3% above the national mean. Range from homeowners who hired a professional (2021 to 2023, American Housing Survey 2023), in August 2026 dollars; permits, tear-off of unusual materials, structural repairs and local surcharges vary job to job. How this is calculated.
Indiana homeowners pay about $11,260 for a professional roof replacement in 2026, and half of jobs fall between $6,930 and $17,310, just under the national median of $11,450. The East North Central division reported prices at the national level in the 2023 American Housing Survey. Indiana roofers earned a mean of $28.75 an hour in May 2025, 3% above the national $27.95, but the division's average is pulled up by Illinois at $37.33, so the wage step trims the Indiana estimate rather than raising it. The Illinois figure, by contrast, is $12,060. A home of 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft comes out near $9,680, one of 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft near $15,770. On the hazard side, FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Indiana 5th in the country for expected annual tornado losses to buildings, about $215 million a year. One- and two-family homes follow the 2020 Indiana Residential Code, enforced by local government.
Indiana ranks 5th for tornado losses to buildings
The FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) estimates expected annual tornado losses to Indiana buildings at about $215 million, rated Relatively High. Strong wind is rated Relatively High at $28 million, and hail Relatively Moderate at $47 million. Winter weather is rated Relatively High. For an Indiana household, that means a reroof can arrive on short notice after a spring storm, often through an insurance claim, and storm weeks are when crews are scarce and bids firm up. If you can, have a local roofer inspect the roof before storm season and keep the written report: an adjuster who sees documented condition from before the event has less room to call damage old wear, and you will already know which contractor you trust when the phones start ringing.
The residential code and who enforces it
The 2020 Indiana Residential Code is based on the 2018 International Residential Code and has been in effect since December 26, 2019. For one- and two-family dwellings, enforcement rests with local government, so whether a reroof needs a permit and an inspection depends on your city or county. Ask the contractor who files any permit and whether its cost is inside the quote.
Why the state line with Illinois matters
Indiana's $28.75 hourly mean sits well below the Illinois figure of $37.33 and above Ohio's $26.76. Since only the labor share follows wages, the Indiana estimate lands a few hundred dollars under Illinois's $12,060 rather than thousands. For a house of 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft, expect about $15,770, with half of comparable jobs between $11,260 and $21,630. Quotes that run well past the top of that band usually include decking replacement, a second layer to tear off, or upgraded underlayment; get each item priced on its own line so you can decide what to keep.
Indiana roof prices by house size
| House size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,000 sq ft | $3,650 | $7,880 | $13,510 |
| 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft | $6,080 | $9,680 | $13,510 |
| 1,500 to 1,999 sq ft | $9,010 | $12,980 | $18,020 |
| 2,000 to 2,499 sq ft | $9,010 | $12,390 | $18,020 |
| 2,500 to 2,999 sq ft | $9,010 | $13,510 | $21,630 |
| 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft | $11,260 | $15,770 | $21,630 |
| 4,000 sq ft or more | $9,730 | $16,890 | $27,040 |
Other jobs in Indiana
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | $860 | $1,350 | $1,970 |
| Central air conditioning | $3,650 | $6,090 | $8,700 |
| Furnace or other built-in heating | $2,980 | $4,960 | $7,440 |
| Fence | $2,470 | $4,940 | $8,610 |
| Deck, porch or patio | $5,190 | $11,340 | $23,460 |
| Driveway or walkway | $2,120 | $4,290 | $8,440 |
Trade wages in Indiana
| Occupation | IN mean hourly wage | U.S. mean | IN jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers | $28.75 | $27.95 | 2,980 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $36.37 | $34.70 | 11,280 |
| Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $31.30 | $31.14 | 8,530 |
| Electricians | $34.05 | $34.37 | 19,020 |
| Carpenters | $31.22 | $31.55 | 15,240 |
| Painters, construction and maintenance | $25.48 | $26.64 | 3,510 |