Roof Replacement Cost in Kansas
City-by-city comparison for the same default project size (2,000 sq ft), priced with BLS metro CPI where available and a regional model elsewhere. Use the table to gauge how much your ZIP code alone will move the quote.
Cheapest Kansas metro
$15,416
Wichita
Statewide median
$15,654
Across 2 Kansas cities
Most expensive Kansas metro
$15,892
Overland Park
Roof Replacement — City-by-City Total
Open national calculator →| City | Cost multiplier | Typical project total | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 0.76× | $15,416 | Open → |
| Overland Park | 0.84× | $15,892 | Open → |
All totals priced with the calculator's default scope. To re-run for your specific project size, open the city link in the right column. Local labor wages and seasonality (below) are pulled from BLS OEWS and NOAA climate normals for Kansas.
Typical Project Cost by Roofing Material
Adjusted for Wichita, KS (-24%)Same default project size (2,000 sq ft), priced across each material tier.
| Tier | Material rate | Total project | Installed per sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | — | $13,436 | $7 |
| Architectural Shingles | $2.98 | $15,416 | $8 |
| Premium Shingles | $3.98 | $17,416 | $9 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $6.96 | $23,376 | $12 |
| Clay/Concrete Tile | $9.95 | $29,356 | $15 |
| Slate | — | $41,296 | $21 |
Material rates reflect the latest BLS construction PPI adjustment. Installed totals include labor and supplies but exclude permits and any tear-out beyond the calculator's default scope.
Tier table priced for Wichita, the state's largest metro by population. Per-city totals in the table above use the same default scope across the 2 cities we cover.
Local Labor Rates Near Kansas
State-level mean hourly wages from BLS OEWS, May 2023.
| Trade | SOC | Mean hourly (KS) | vs national | Loaded billing rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RoofersMost relevant | 47-2181 | $21.10 | -18.5% | ~$51/hr |
| Electricians | 47-2111 | $28.99 | -10.0% | ~$70/hr |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters | 47-2152 | $28.18 | -14.2% | ~$68/hr |
| HVAC Mechanics | 49-9021 | $25.60 | -10.7% | ~$61/hr |
| Carpenters | 47-2031 | $23.86 | -17.6% | ~$57/hr |
| Painters | 47-2141 | $19.68 | -20.6% | ~$47/hr |
| Construction Laborers | 47-2061 | $19.94 | -12.5% | ~$48/hr |
"Mean hourly" is the BLS OEWS state-level cross-industry mean wage paid to the worker. Loaded billing rate is a typical 2.4× multiple used in residential bids to cover overhead, insurance, taxes, vehicle, and contractor margin. Use it as a sanity check on a quoted hourly rate.
Best Months to Schedule Roof replacement & repair in Kansas
Derived from NOAA climate normals for KS: heating/cooling degree days, freeze months, and annual precipitation.
Why these months
Mixed-season weather (30" annual rain, 4 freeze months) means shoulder months avoid summer storms and winter freeze-thaw on flashing.
Booking tip
Reach out 6–8 weeks before your target install month to lock in a crew before peak demand.
Recommendations derived from Kansas's climate profile (IECC zone 4A-5A, ~4 freeze months, 30" annual precipitation).
About this comparison
Project totals on this page use the calculator's default size and tier — they are designed for inter-city comparison, not as a quote. Pricing is built from the BLS residential construction PPI for materials and labor, with regional and direct metro CPI applied to capture local cost-of-living differences. Read the full methodology for source detail.