Roof Replacement Cost in Rhode Island (2026 Calculator)
Rhode Island roofers earned a median of $29.63 an hour in May 2025, about 11.2% above the national median of $26.65. The mean in Rhode Island was $30.57 an hour across 360 employed roofers.
Combined average sales tax in Rhode Island is 7% as of 2026-07-01. The state rate is 7% and the average local rate is 0% (maximum local 0%).
Calculator for Rhode Island
Estimated range in Rhode Island
$12,280.35 – $22,590.64
Typical estimate $17,830.81 Estimate (non-official)
| Install | $9,520.28–$14,280.42 (typical $12,281.17) |
|---|---|
| Tear-off | $2,380.07–$7,140.21 (typical $4,760.14) |
| Decking | $0.00–$0.00 (typical $0.00) |
| Disposal | $280.00–$670.00 (typical $489.50) |
| Permit | $100.00–$500.00 (typical $300.00) |
Sources
- HomeGuide - Roof replacement cost (2025-11-07)
- Fixr - Roof replacement cost (2026-02-04)
- This Old House - New roof cost (data from Homewyse) (2026-10-07)
- HomeGuide - Roof replacement cost (2025-11-07)
- Angi - How much does it cost to shingle a roof (2026-10-01)
- Fixr - Roof replacement cost (2026-02-04)
- Angi - Roll-off dumpster cost (2026-07-09)
- HomeGuide - Dumpster rental prices (2023-04-05)
- Fixr - Dumpster rental cost (2025-01-31)
- derived from decking_installed_per_sqft
- HomeGuide - Roof replacement cost (2025-11-07)
- Fixr - Roof replacement cost (2026-02-04)
- Angi - How much does a new roof cost (2026-03-05)
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Rhode Island cost factors
Labor
Rhode Island roofer median pay is $29.63 an hour and mean pay is $30.57 an hour, with 360 roofers employed. Median annual pay is $61,630.00 and mean annual pay is $63,580.00. The wage index is 1.112, which is about 11.2% above the national median (U.S. median $26.65).
Sales tax
Rhode Island sits in a state where the rate is 7% plus average local tax of 0%, for a combined average of 7% (maximum local 0%) as of 2026-07-01.
Source: Tax Foundation, 2026-07-01
Storm exposure
NOAA Storm Events counted 14 hail reports in Rhode Island from 2021 through 2025 (10 at 1 inch or larger, 0 at 2 inches or larger, largest 1.5 inches). Rhode Island is 48th of 51 for hail reports. Wind reports were 137 (49th of 51), tornado reports 7, tropical reports 8, and winter-storm or heavy-snow reports 39. These are reports, not unique storms.
Source: NOAA Storm Events, 2021–2025
Building code
2018 IRC (ICC chart) (per ICC adoption chart, 2026-04; confirm locally).
Source: ICC adoption chart, 2026-04
Housing activity
Census building permits authorized 730 single-family homes in Rhode Island in 2025. The average permit valuation was $371,451.
Wind and snow design values
Wind speed and ground snow load are site-specific. Look up the address in the ASCE Hazard Tool. This page does not print a design number for Rhode Island.
How Rhode Island compares
| Measure | Rhode Island | Northeast mean | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofer median hourly wage | $29.63 | $30.12 | $26.65 |
| Combined average sales tax | 7% | 5.89% |
The region column is the mean of state roofer medians, and of combined tax rates, inside the Northeast Census region. The national wage file has no combined sales-tax rate.
Installed price by material in Rhode Island
National guide prices, adjusted only by the labor share and the Rhode Island roofer wage index (local labor factor 1.064). Estimate (non-official)
| Material | Per square, low–typical–high | Per sq ft, typical |
|---|---|---|
| 3-tab asphalt shingles | $319.32–$532.20 (typical $425.76) Estimate (non-official) | $3.19–$5.32 (typical $4.26) |
| Architectural (dimensional) asphalt shingles | $425.76–$638.64 (typical $549.23) Estimate (non-official) | $4.26–$6.39 (typical $5.49) |
| Premium / luxury (designer) asphalt shingles | $532.20–$745.08 (typical $638.64) Estimate (non-official) | $5.32–$7.45 (typical $6.39) |
| Standing-seam metal | $957.96–$3,193.20 (typical $1,969.14) Estimate (non-official) | $9.58–$31.93 (typical $19.69) |
| Corrugated / exposed-fastener metal panels | $425.76–$1,596.60 (typical $984.57) Estimate (non-official) | $4.26–$15.97 (typical $9.85) |
| Concrete tile | $745.08–$2,022.36 (typical $1,383.72) Estimate (non-official) | $7.45–$20.22 (typical $13.84) |
| Clay tile | $851.52–$2,341.68 (typical $1,596.60) Estimate (non-official) | $8.52–$23.42 (typical $15.97) |
| Natural slate | $1,064.40–$3,193.20 (typical $2,394.90) Estimate (non-official) | $10.64–$31.93 (typical $23.95) |
| Synthetic / composite slate | $957.96–$1,596.60 (typical $1,277.28) Estimate (non-official) | $9.58–$15.97 (typical $12.77) |
| Wood (cedar) shakes | $638.64–$1,596.60 (typical $1,117.62) Estimate (non-official) | $6.39–$15.97 (typical $11.18) |
| Flat/low-slope: TPO membrane | $425.76–$1,330.50 (typical $957.96) Estimate (non-official) | $4.26–$13.31 (typical $9.58) |
| Flat/low-slope: EPDM rubber membrane | $478.98–$1,383.72 (typical $931.35) Estimate (non-official) | $4.79–$13.84 (typical $9.31) |
| Flat/low-slope: modified bitumen | $425.76–$851.52 (typical $638.64) Estimate (non-official) | $4.26–$8.52 (typical $6.39) |
Questions
How much does a roof replacement cost in Rhode Island?
For a 2,000 sq ft footprint at a 6/12 pitch, architectural asphalt shingles, 10% waste, one tear-off layer, and no decking replacement, with sales tax left off, the Rhode Island range is $12,280.35 to $22,590.64 (typical $17,830.81, about $7.97 per sq ft of roof). That is an Estimate (non-official), moved with the local labor factor from a roofer wage index of 1.112.
Do I pay sales tax on a new roof in Rhode Island?
The Rhode Island state rate is 7% and the average local rate is 0%, for a combined average of 7% (maximum local 0%) as of 2026-07-01, per the Tax Foundation. The calculator adds sales tax only when you turn that option on, because many guide prices already include the contractor’s materials.
How common is hail damage in Rhode Island?
NOAA logged 14 hail reports in Rhode Island from 2021 through 2025 (10 at 1 inch or larger, 0 at 2 inches or larger, largest 1.5 inches). Rhode Island is 48th of 51 for hail reports. Counts are reports, not unique storms.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Rhode Island?
Many cities in Rhode Island require a permit for a roof replacement. The fee field starts from a national estimate range and should be checked locally.
What do roofers earn in Rhode Island?
BLS OEWS for May 2025 puts the Rhode Island roofer median at $29.63 an hour and the mean at $30.57 an hour, with 360 roofers employed. That median is about 11.2% above the national median of $26.65. These are worker wages, not contractor bill rates.
Sources on this page
- BLS OEWS (May 2025)
- Tax Foundation (2026-07-01)
- NOAA Storm Events (2021–2025)
- Census BPS (2025)
- ICC adoption chart (2026-04)
Last updated 2026-10-24.