Roof replacement · MD · South Atlantic
Roof replacement cost in Maryland
Maryland roofers earn well above the South Atlantic average, and reroofing counts as home improvement under the MHIC license.
Wages: BLS, May 2025 (released ) · figures checked · Built by Radif Partners · How prices are built
- Typical roof job, all house sizes
- $12,110
- Middle half of jobs
- $7,450 to $18,610
- Roofer mean wage
- $29.63/h
- Versus U.S. roofers
- +6%
Roof replacement in Maryland, hired out
$13,950
Most jobs between $9,690 and $19,370 (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 | +5.8% |
| Typical price in Maryland | $13,950 |
Roofers in Maryland: $29.63 an hour on average, 6% 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.
The Maryland estimate for a professional roof replacement is about $12,110 in 2026, with half of jobs between $7,450 and $18,610, a bit above the national median of $11,450. The South Atlantic division, stretching from Delaware to Florida, reported roof prices at the national level in the 2023 American Housing Survey, so the gap comes from Maryland's labor market. BLS measured a mean of $29.63 an hour for the state's 2,050 roofers in May 2025, 6% above the national $27.95 and 23% above the division's weighted average. That raises a typical job by about $660. For a home of 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft, the estimate is $10,410; for 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft, $16,950. Two Maryland rules shape the paperwork. The Maryland Home Improvement Commission licenses home improvement contractors, and its definition reaches the replacement of any part of a residence. The state building standards adopt the 2021 International Residential Code with Maryland changes, which local jurisdictions may amend.
Reroofing under the Maryland Home Improvement Commission
Maryland does not have a roofing-only license. Instead, the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC), part of the Maryland Department of Labor, licenses and regulates home improvement contractors and salespersons. Home improvement covers the alteration, repair or replacement of a building or part of a building used as a residence, which takes in a reroof. Before signing, look up the MHIC license number, confirm that the salesperson who visited is registered too, and check that the name on the contract matches the license. A general license says nothing about roofing experience, so ask for addresses of recent roofs the company completed nearby.
A higher-paid workforce than most of the South Atlantic
Maryland roofers average $29.63 an hour, compared with $24.77 in Virginia and $26.58 in Delaware, and $27.15 across the line in Pennsylvania. Only the District of Columbia, at $33.05, pays more nearby. The method here keeps the South Atlantic price level and moves the labor share to the Maryland wage, so the premium shows up as a few hundred dollars rather than the full wage gap. Shingles, underlayment and disposal fees cost about the same in Baltimore as in Richmond, so the labor line is where Maryland bids part ways with those of its neighbors.
Roof replacement: change the labor rate
Same job at that labor rate
$12,110
| Labor part of your quote | $3,507 |
| Materials, equipment, overhead | $8,603 |
| Labor share used | 29.0% |
Labor share from the 2022 Economic Census for this contractor type, moved by the state wage index.
Maryland storm losses and the state code
The FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) puts expected annual hurricane losses to Maryland buildings at about $108 million, rated Relatively Moderate, with tornadoes at $23 million and strong wind at $14 million. Winter weather is rated Relatively High, hail Relatively Low. The Maryland Building Performance Standards (COMAR 09.12.51) adopt the 2021 International Residential Code with state modifications, and counties and cities may amend it, except for the energy and accessibility provisions. Your local permit office therefore decides the exact details a reroof must meet. For a house of 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft, the estimate is $16,950, and half of comparable jobs fall between $12,110 and $23,260.
Maryland roof prices by house size
| House size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,000 sq ft | $3,920 | $8,470 | $14,530 |
| 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft | $6,540 | $10,410 | $14,530 |
| 1,500 to 1,999 sq ft | $9,690 | $13,950 | $19,370 |
| 2,000 to 2,499 sq ft | $9,690 | $13,320 | $19,370 |
| 2,500 to 2,999 sq ft | $9,690 | $14,530 | $23,260 |
| 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft | $12,110 | $16,950 | $23,260 |
| 4,000 sq ft or more | $10,470 | $18,160 | $29,070 |
Other jobs in Maryland
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | $1,030 | $1,600 | $2,340 |
| Central air conditioning | $5,020 | $8,370 | $11,960 |
| Furnace or other built-in heating | $3,740 | $6,220 | $9,340 |
| Fence | $2,290 | $4,580 | $7,980 |
| Deck, porch or patio | $3,370 | $7,360 | $15,220 |
| Driveway or walkway | $2,010 | $4,060 | $7,990 |
Trade wages in Maryland
| Occupation | MD mean hourly wage | U.S. mean | MD jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers | $29.63 | $27.95 | 2,050 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $35.34 | $34.70 | 11,420 |
| Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $35.49 | $31.14 | 8,560 |
| Electricians | $36.28 | $34.37 | 13,690 |
| Carpenters | $33.19 | $31.55 | 9,770 |
| Painters, construction and maintenance | $26.76 | $26.64 | 3,750 |