Roof replacement · LA · West South Central
Roof replacement cost in Louisiana
Louisiana's expected hurricane losses to buildings are second only to Florida's, and roof work above $7,500 needs a state credential.
Wages: BLS, May 2025 (released ) · figures checked · Built by Radif Partners · How prices are built
- Typical roof job, all house sizes
- $11,410
- Middle half of jobs
- $7,030 to $17,540
- Roofer mean wage
- $25.38/h
- Versus U.S. roofers
- −9%
Roof replacement in Louisiana, hired out
$13,160
Most jobs between $9,130 and $18,260 (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) | −2.8% |
| State labor adjustment | +2.6% |
| Typical price in Louisiana | $13,160 |
Roofers in Louisiana: $25.38 an hour on average, 9% below 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.
In Louisiana, a professional roof replacement costs about $11,410 in 2026, and half of jobs fall between $7,030 and $17,540, almost level with the national median of $11,450. The West South Central division reported prices a little under the national level in the 2023 American Housing Survey, and Louisiana pay nudges the figure back up: BLS measured a mean of $25.38 an hour for the state's roofers in May 2025, 9% below the national $27.95 but 10% above the division average, the best roofer pay in a group that includes Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. A home of 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft comes out near $9,820, and one of 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft near $15,980. The coast defines the risk. FEMA's National Risk Index puts expected annual hurricane losses to Louisiana buildings near $1.5 billion, rated Relatively High. Contractor rules come in tiers: home improvement work of $7,500 or more needs a registration or license, and larger residential projects need a full license.
$1.5 billion in yearly hurricane losses to Louisiana buildings
The FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) estimates expected annual hurricane losses to Louisiana buildings at about $1.5 billion, the second largest total in the country, with a score of 98. Ice storms, perhaps surprisingly, are rated Relatively High at roughly $25 million a year, and tornadoes add $73 million. Hail is rated Relatively Low. After a major storm, demand for roofers spikes across whole parishes, and prices and wait times follow; the survey range on this page describes ordinary market conditions, not the weeks after landfall. If your roof is aging and still sound, scheduling the replacement outside hurricane season usually means more bidders, steadier prices and a crew that is not splitting its days among a dozen emergency tarps.
Three tiers of Louisiana contractor credentials
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) sorts residential work by size. Home improvement work on an existing residence valued at $7,500 or more requires a home improvement registration or a license. Residential construction or home improvement over $50,000 requires a Residential license. Within the residential classes, the board has a Residential Roofing subclassification (9.2) that comes with a trade exam. A typical reroof falls in the registration band, so ask which credential the company holds and check it on the board's site.
Louisiana pay and the neighbors
Louisiana roofers average $25.38 an hour, ahead of Texas at $22.69 and Arkansas at $22.01. Across the river, Mississippi belongs to a lower-priced division, and its estimate is $9,720. For a house of 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft, the Louisiana estimate reaches $15,980, and half of comparable jobs run from $11,410 to $21,930. In storm season, read every contract for the deposit amount and the payment schedule, and make sure the name on the paperwork matches the registered company.
Louisiana roof prices by house size
| House size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,000 sq ft | $3,700 | $7,990 | $13,700 |
| 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft | $6,160 | $9,820 | $13,700 |
| 1,500 to 1,999 sq ft | $9,130 | $13,160 | $18,260 |
| 2,000 to 2,499 sq ft | $9,130 | $12,560 | $18,260 |
| 2,500 to 2,999 sq ft | $9,130 | $13,700 | $21,930 |
| 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft | $11,410 | $15,980 | $21,930 |
| 4,000 sq ft or more | $9,870 | $17,120 | $27,410 |
Other jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | $930 | $1,450 | $2,120 |
| Central air conditioning | $4,420 | $7,370 | $10,530 |
| Furnace or other built-in heating | $2,950 | $4,910 | $7,370 |
| Fence | $1,810 | $3,620 | $6,310 |
| Deck, porch or patio | $3,580 | $7,830 | $16,180 |
| Driveway or walkway | $1,500 | $3,040 | $5,980 |
Trade wages in Louisiana
| Occupation | LA mean hourly wage | U.S. mean | LA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers | $25.38 | $27.95 | 760 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $30.11 | $34.70 | 8,360 |
| Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $27.35 | $31.14 | 5,380 |
| Electricians | $29.98 | $34.37 | 10,550 |
| Carpenters | $24.81 | $31.55 | 8,990 |
| Painters, construction and maintenance | $22.13 | $26.64 | 4,090 |