Roof replacement · OR · Pacific
Roof replacement cost in Oregon
Oregon sits in the most expensive Census division for roof work, though its roofers earn less than their California and Washington neighbors.
Wages: BLS, May 2025 (released ) · figures checked · Built by Radif Partners · How prices are built
- Typical roof job, all house sizes
- $14,580
- Middle half of jobs
- $8,980 to $22,410
- Roofer mean wage
- $29.57/h
- Versus U.S. roofers
- +6%
Roof replacement in Oregon, hired out
$16,810
Most jobs between $11,670 and $23,340 (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) | +30.0% |
| State labor adjustment | −2.0% |
| Typical price in Oregon | $16,810 |
Roofers in Oregon: $29.57 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.
Oregon homeowners pay about $14,580 for a typical professional roof replacement, and the middle half of jobs runs from $8,980 to $22,410, far above the $11,450 national median. The reason is regional. Owners in the Pacific division, which groups Oregon with Washington, California, Alaska and Hawaii, reported prices about 30% above the national level in the 2023 American Housing Survey, the highest of any division. Oregon then comes in a little under its division on pay: BLS measured a mean of $29.57 an hour for roofers in May 2025, above the $27.95 national mean but below Washington and California, which trims the labor share slightly. Storm losses are modest. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Oregon's expected annual losses to buildings from hail as Very Low and from tornadoes as Relatively Low, while wildfire is rated Relatively High. Roofing is work that requires a license from the Oregon Construction Contractors Board, and a new residential code is phasing in.
Oregon pays Pacific prices for a mild storm profile
Hail and tornadoes hardly register on Oregon roofs. The FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) expects about $3 million a year in hail losses to buildings and $2 million from tornadoes, and hurricanes are left unscored for Oregon. Strong wind is rated Relatively Low at $11 million. Wildfire is the exception, with $121 million in expected annual losses, rated Relatively High. So the high Oregon price is not a storm premium. It reflects what owners across the Pacific division pay for the same work.
That has a consequence for planning. Oregon roofs are more often replaced at the end of their service life than after a sudden event, which leaves room to schedule, compare bids and pick materials. If the house is near forest or grassland, the fire classification of the covering and ember-resistant vents are worth pricing as separate lines.
CCB licensing and the new residential code
The Oregon Construction Contractors Board lists roofing among the work that requires a CCB license, with residential or commercial endorsements. It is a general contractor license rather than a roofing specialty, so ask for the number on the bid and confirm with the board that it is active.
The Building Codes Division reports that the 2026 Oregon Residential Specialty Code takes effect on Oct. 1, 2026. Chapter 1 is mandatory from that date; the technical chapters become mandatory on April 1, 2027, and the 2023 edition applies to them until then. If your reroof needs a permit during that window, ask the building department which edition it applies.
Between Washington and Idaho on price
Oregon roofers average $29.57, compared with $33.11 in Washington, $32.41 in California and $26.11 in Idaho. Washington's estimate on this site is $14,990; Idaho, in the cheaper Mountain division, is $12,040. For an Oregon house of 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft, the figure is $20,420, with most jobs from $14,580 to $28,020; for 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft, about $12,540. Growth and debris on an older roof can hide soft decking, so ask the bidder to walk the roof or check from the attic before quoting.
Roof replacement: change the labor rate
Same job at that labor rate
$14,590
| Labor part of your quote | $3,405 |
| Materials, equipment, overhead | $11,185 |
| Labor share used | 23.3% |
Labor share from the 2022 Economic Census for this contractor type, moved by the state wage index.
Oregon roof prices by house size
| House size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,000 sq ft | $4,730 | $10,210 | $17,500 |
| 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft | $7,880 | $12,540 | $17,500 |
| 1,500 to 1,999 sq ft | $11,670 | $16,810 | $23,340 |
| 2,000 to 2,499 sq ft | $11,670 | $16,040 | $23,340 |
| 2,500 to 2,999 sq ft | $11,670 | $17,500 | $28,020 |
| 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft | $14,580 | $20,420 | $28,020 |
| 4,000 sq ft or more | $12,610 | $21,880 | $35,020 |
Other jobs in Oregon
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | $1,420 | $2,210 | $3,230 |
| Central air conditioning | $5,740 | $9,570 | $13,670 |
| Furnace or other built-in heating | $4,250 | $7,090 | $10,630 |
| Fence | $1,740 | $3,480 | $6,070 |
| Deck, porch or patio | $3,830 | $8,390 | $17,340 |
| Driveway or walkway | $2,420 | $4,900 | $9,640 |
Trade wages in Oregon
| Occupation | OR mean hourly wage | U.S. mean | OR jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers | $29.57 | $27.95 | 3,430 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $47.33 | $34.70 | 5,370 |
| Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $32.90 | $31.14 | 3,980 |
| Electricians | $47.96 | $34.37 | 10,590 |
| Carpenters | $34.08 | $31.55 | 15,110 |
| Painters, construction and maintenance | $25.76 | $26.64 | 5,410 |