2026 Q3 · rank 17 of 51
Roof replacement cost in North Dakota
An architectural shingle roof in North Dakota costs $513 per square installed on the 2026 Q3 Roof Cost Index, +2.7% against the US typical of $500. Roofers in North Dakota earn a mean $29.11/hour (BLS, May 2025), a labor index of 1.042.
How much does a new roof cost in North Dakota?
$12,984 to $23,694 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 $18,299. That is $4.12 to $6.15 per square foot of roof, installed.
All materials in North Dakota
| Material | Low | Typical | High | US typical | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural shingles | $412 | $513 | $615 | $500 | +2.7% |
| 3-tab shingles | $288 | $365 | $442 | $355 | +2.9% |
| Standing seam metal | $921 | $1,277 | $1,633 | $1,250 | +2.2% |
| Metal panel | $517 | $925 | $1,333 | $900 | +2.8% |
| Tile | $721 | $1,846 | $2,971 | $1,800 | +2.5% |
| Slate | $1,017 | $2,037 | $3,058 | $2,000 | +1.9% |
| Flat membrane | $258 | $488 | $719 | $475 | +2.8% |
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 North Dakota
| Metro (BLS MSA) | Typical / square | vs state | Metro rank of 263 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $514 | +0.1% | 74 |
| Bismarck, ND | $513 | 0.0% | 75 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $505 | -1.7% | 88 |
| Minot, ND | $494 | -3.7% | 110 |
Only metros with a BLS roofer wage row appear. Areas outside these metros use the state figure.
How North Dakota compares
North Dakota ranks 17 of 51 states. Nearby on the Index: Michigan ($518), Hawaii ($518), Indiana ($509), Wisconsin ($500). 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 North Dakota is added when the state is activated with a roofer partner and a county footprint source. Methodology.
North Dakota roof cost questions
How much does a new roof cost in North Dakota?
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 $12,984 to $23,694 in North Dakota, typical $18,299. That is about 24.6 squares of roof.
How much is a new roof per square foot in North Dakota?
Architectural shingles run $4.12 to $6.15 per square foot of roof surface installed in North Dakota (typical $5.13), or $412 to $615 per square of 100 sq ft. Tear-off, permit and dumpster are extra.
How much does a metal roof cost in North Dakota?
Standing seam metal on the same 2,000 sq ft home costs $25,486 to $48,749 in North Dakota, typical $37,078, because standing seam material alone runs $400 to $800 per square against $100 to $250 for architectural shingles.
Why is roofing more expensive in North Dakota than the US average?
Labor. Roofers in North Dakota earn a mean $29.11 an hour (BLS, May 2025) against $27.95 nationally, a labor index of 1.042. Material is priced nationally in this edition, so the whole +2.7% gap is labor.
Which North Dakota metro has the highest roofing cost?
Fargo, ND-MN is the most expensive metro touching North Dakota at $514 per square; Minot, ND is the least at $494. Areas outside a metro use the state figure.
Estimate a roof in North Dakota
Low / typical / high ranges from cited national cost tables, adjusted by local roofer wages (BLS). No email required.