Roofing · NY

Roofing costs in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

We mapped BLS numbers for New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ so you can see whether Roofing labor runs hotter or cooler than the U.S. average before you chase bids. Mean hourly pay here sits about 33% above the national OEWS mean.

Updated Nov 1, 2026 · Estimates only

Local tip: Coastal moisture and wind-driven rain make underlayment and flashing details worth arguing about.

Sample project ranges

ProjectLowMidHigh
Roof Replacement (default roof size)$14,765$31,574$64,109
Roof Repair$171$596$1,844
Gutter Installation$605$1,529$3,396
Mean hourly wage
$37.1
Median hourly
$36.73
p10 – p90
$23.19 – $50.25

Getting quotes without the circus

  1. Screenshot our mid/low/high band.
  2. Ask three licensed, insured pros for written scopes.
  3. Compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, thermostats, flashing — before crowning a winner.

What usually moves the number

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Cool-roof or energy-efficient roofing products may qualify for local utility incentives in hot climates; federal roofing credits are limited—verify IRS and ENERGY STAR guidance. Insurance may cover storm damage separately. Start with IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE.

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Thermostats

A decent thermostat won’t fix a bad install, but it can stop the short-cycling arguments.

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Water heaters

Tank, tankless, heat-pump — the sticker price is only half the story.

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Warranties & financing

Read the exclusions. “Full coverage” rarely means what the brochure implies.

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