Roof replacement costs $9,050 to $24,900 in Los Angeles, CA
Local roofers earn a mean of $32.16 an hour here, against $26.30 nationally. That makes Los Angeles, CA about 13 percent more expensive than the national range of $8,000 to $22,000. Labour is roughly 60 percent of this job, so only that part moves with local wages. Parts and materials cost about the same everywhere.
Roof replacement in Los Angeles, CA compared with the rest of the US
Of the 150 largest US metro areas, Los Angeles, CA ranks number 15 for overall trade labour cost, where 1 is the most expensive. The full metro area BLS measures here is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA.
| Los Angeles, CA | $9,050 to $24,900. |
|---|---|
| National | $8,000 to $22,000. |
| Difference | Los Angeles, CA is about 13 percent more expensive than the national range. |
Other CA cities
| San Francisco, CA | $9,700 to $26,700. |
|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | $8,750 to $24,100. |
| San Diego, CA | $8,950 to $24,500. |
| Sacramento, CA | $9,050 to $24,900. |
What trades earn in Los Angeles, CA
These are mean hourly wages paid to workers, not the rate a company bills you. A company adds overhead, insurance and profit on top, which is why a billed rate is usually two to three times the wage.
| Auto mechanics | $30.61 an hour here, $25.71 nationally. |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $37.79 an hour here, $27.83 nationally. |
| Electricians | $39.57 an hour here, $32.25 nationally. |
| Equipment operators | $45.29 an hour here, $30.25 nationally. |
| HVAC technicians | $35.88 an hour here, $29.20 nationally. |
| Construction laborers | $30.39 an hour here, $23.68 nationally. |
| Masons | $34.30 an hour here, $31.04 nationally. |
| Painters | $29.71 an hour here, $24.26 nationally. |
| Plumbers | $38.57 an hour here, $31.58 nationally. |
| Roofers | $32.16 an hour here, $26.30 nationally. |
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An estimate built from published 2026 cost guides. It is not a quote. Get a written quote before work starts.
How we worked this out
We start with the national range from our roof replacement guide. About 60 percent of this job is labor, so we move that share by the ratio of local to national roofer wages, and leave the parts and materials share where it is. The wage data is the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release, pulled 2026-09-22. It updates every May, and so does this page.
A local quote can still land outside this range. Access, permits, the age of the house and how busy contractors are all move the price. Get two or three quotes and use this as your check.
Common questions
How much does roof replacement cost in Los Angeles, CA?
About $9,050 to $24,900 in 2026, adjusted from the national range using local roofer wages.
Is roof replacement cheaper in Los Angeles, CA than the national average?
No, it runs about 13 percent higher, because local roofers earn more than the national mean.
Where does this price come from?
The national range comes from our roof replacement guide. The local adjustment uses the US Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage survey, pulled 2026-09-22.
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Book a free 15 minute callNo pitch deck. We run your audit live on the call.Sources: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025; feeguides.com roof replacement guide. See every city on the roof replacement by city page. Last updated September 22, 2026.