2026 estimate

Roof Replacement Cost in Minnesota

It costs an estimated $14,900–$24,400 to replace a typical 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles in Minnesota, 36% above the Southeast US. The median roofer wage in Minnesota is $35.81/hour, 34% above the US median.

Measure your roof areaMeasure your pitch
Typical 2,000 sq ft roof$14,900–$24,400
vs Southeast US+36%
Median roofer wage$35.81/hour
Cost rank of 513rd

Roof replacement cost in Minnesota by material

MaterialInstalled, per sq ft2,000 sq ft roof
3-tab asphalt shingles$5.42–$8.13$10,800–$16,300
Architectural asphalt shingles$7.45–$12.20$14,900–$24,400
Metal shingles$12.20–$20.33$24,400–$40,700
Standing-seam steel$16.26–$27.11$32,500–$54,200

Estimated ranges, USD. Include tear-off of one existing layer where the source does.

Cost by roof size in Minnesota

Roof sizeSquaresArchitectural asphalt shingles
1,500 sq ft roof15 squares$11,200–$18,300
2,000 sq ft roof20 squares$14,900–$24,400
2,500 sq ft roof25 squares$18,600–$30,500
3,000 sq ft roof30 squares$22,400–$36,600

Roof size is the sloped surface, not the floor area. A steeper pitch means more roof for the same house.

What drives roofing prices in Minnesota

Labour is the largest part of a re-roof, so local pay matters: Minnesota ranks 3rd of 51 states on median roofer wage.

For any single house, size and shape matter more: every extra square of roof adds materials and labour, hips and valleys add cutting and waste, and steep pitches need staging and fall protection. Tearing off more than one old layer, replacing rotten decking, and difficult access all add to the quote.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a roof replacement cost in Minnesota?

It costs an estimated $14,900–$24,400 to replace a typical 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles in Minnesota, 36% above the Southeast US. The median roofer wage in Minnesota is $35.81/hour, 34% above the US median. Prices are USD.

How much does a standing-seam steel roof cost in Minnesota?

Standing-seam steel costs an estimated $16.26–$27.11 per sq ft installed in Minnesota, or $32,500–$54,200 for a 2,000 sq ft roof.

Why do roofing prices in Minnesota differ from other states?

Labour is roughly 60% of a re-roof, so local pay drives most of the difference. Minnesota ranks 3rd of 51 states for median roofer wage ($35.81/hour). Roof size, pitch, tear-off, access and material choice still matter more than location for any single job.

Does roof pitch change the cost?

Yes, in two ways. A steeper roof has more surface area for the same footprint (a 6/12 roof is 11.8% larger than its footprint, a 12/12 roof 41.4% larger), and roofs steeper than about 7/12 need staging and fall protection, which most contractors price as a steep-slope surcharge.

How these estimates work

Estimates start from published United States installed-price ranges, which describe the Southeast US. Labour is about 60% of a re-roof, so each state's range is multiplied by 0.4 + 0.6 × (local median roofer wage ÷ the average for the Southeast US (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee)). Totals are rounded to the nearest 100. Prices are USD. They are estimates for budgeting, not quotes: tear-off layers, decking repairs, access, permits and roof complexity can move a real quote well outside the range.