2026 Q3 · rank 46 of 51
Roof replacement cost in Alabama
An architectural shingle roof in Alabama costs $443 per square installed on the 2026 Q3 Roof Cost Index, -11.5% against the US typical of $500. Roofers in Alabama earn a mean $23.01/hour (BLS, May 2025), a labor index of 0.823.
How much does a new roof cost in Alabama?
$11,374 to $21,815 for an architectural shingle roof on a 2,000 sq ft single-story home (6/12 pitch, one layer torn off, permit and dumpster included), typical $16,555. That is $3.47 to $5.38 per square foot of roof, installed.
All materials in Alabama
| Material | Low | Typical | High | US typical | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural shingles | $347 | $443 | $538 | $500 | -11.5% |
| 3-tab shingles | $245 | $311 | $377 | $355 | -12.4% |
| Standing seam metal | $812 | $1,135 | $1,459 | $1,250 | -9.2% |
| Metal panel | $429 | $794 | $1,159 | $900 | -11.8% |
| Tile | $612 | $1,606 | $2,600 | $1,800 | -10.8% |
| Slate | $929 | $1,841 | $2,753 | $2,000 | -8.0% |
| Flat membrane | $215 | $418 | $620 | $475 | -12.1% |
A typical 2,000 sq ft footprint at a medium pitch is about 24.6 squares, so multiply the per-square figure by roughly 25 for a whole-roof number before tear-off, permit and extras. Use the calculator below for your own footprint.
Metro areas in Alabama
| Metro (BLS MSA) | Typical / square | vs state | Metro rank of 263 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $452 | +2.1% | 194 |
| Decatur, AL | $449 | +1.6% | 201 |
| Mobile, AL | $434 | -1.9% | 230 |
| Columbus, GA-AL (listed under GA) | $426 | -3.8% | 249 |
Only metros with a BLS roofer wage row appear. Areas outside these metros use the state figure.
How Alabama compares
Alabama ranks 46 of 51 states. Nearby on the Index: New Mexico ($443), Nebraska ($443), Texas ($439), South Dakota ($438). The spread across all states runs from $609 to $428 per square, and the whole gap is labor: material is priced nationally in this edition.
This page is generated from the 2026 Q3 Index. A written guide for Alabama is added when the state is activated with a roofer partner and a county footprint source. Methodology.
Alabama roof cost questions
How much does a new roof cost in Alabama?
On the 2026 Q3 Roof Cost Index, an architectural shingle roof on a 2,000 sq ft single-story home (6/12 pitch, one layer torn off, permit and dumpster included) costs $11,374 to $21,815 in Alabama, typical $16,555. That is about 24.6 squares of roof.
How much is a new roof per square foot in Alabama?
Architectural shingles run $3.47 to $5.38 per square foot of roof surface installed in Alabama (typical $4.43), or $347 to $538 per square of 100 sq ft. Tear-off, permit and dumpster are extra.
How much does a metal roof cost in Alabama?
Standing seam metal on the same 2,000 sq ft home costs $22,803 to $44,456 in Alabama, typical $33,589, because standing seam material alone runs $400 to $800 per square against $100 to $250 for architectural shingles.
Why is roofing cheaper in Alabama than the US average?
Labor. Roofers in Alabama earn a mean $23.01 an hour (BLS, May 2025) against $27.95 nationally, a labor index of 0.823. Material is priced nationally in this edition, so the whole -11.5% gap is labor.
Which Alabama metro has the highest roofing cost?
Birmingham, AL is the most expensive metro touching Alabama at $452 per square; Columbus, GA-AL is the least at $426. Areas outside a metro use the state figure.
Estimate a roof in Alabama
Low / typical / high ranges from cited national cost tables, adjusted by local roofer wages (BLS). No email required.