Roof replacement cost in Wichita, KS
Range for a full asphalt-shingle replacement — tear-off, underlayment, flashing, disposal — priced from what roofing crews actually earn in Wichita, KS.
These figures cover the Wichita, KS metro area (BLS CBSA 48620), which includes Derby, Andover, Haysville, Newton and Augusta. Wichita is a separate labor market from Kansas City: the median roofer wage here is about $6/hour lower, and roofing quotes follow that gap. BLS estimates that roughly 240 roofers are employed in this metro.
Likely range for an asphalt-shingle tear-off & replacement in Wichita, KS
Wage basis: roofers (SOC 47-2181), Wichita, KS · BLS OEWS May 2025. How this is calculated.
Typical roofs, typical ranges
| Roof size | ≈ House size | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| 15 squares | 1,200–1,500 sq ft | $7,800 – $9,800 |
| 20 squares | 1,600–2,000 sq ft | $9,000 – $11,400 |
| 25 squares | 2,000–2,500 sq ft | $11,300 – $14,200 |
| 30 squares | 2,400–3,000 sq ft | $13,600 – $17,100 |
| 35 squares | 2,800–3,500 sq ft | $15,800 – $19,900 |
Ranges above assume a typical job: architectural asphalt shingles, one tear-off layer, moderate pitch, a gable roof with few penetrations. A hip roof with skylights, custom flashing and a vented ridge cap runs roughly 85% higher — switch the calculator to Complex to see that range.
What moves the price
Three inputs dominate: labor (local crew wages × hours, the biggest share), materials (shingles, underlayment, drip edge — we price nationally and note this in the methodology), and access & complexity (pitch, valleys, stories, skylights). Small roofs cost more per square: crews have fixed mobilization costs — crew call-out, dumpster, permit and inspection — that do not shrink with the job. Those costs spread over fewer squares, so the surcharge tapers off gradually rather than switching on at a fixed size, and a full replacement rarely lands below $6,000. Roof shape matters just as much: every valley, hip and skylight is a hand-cut detail, which is why the complex setting is a different price bracket rather than a small surcharge.
FAQ
What does a roof replacement cost in Wichita?
For a typical 20–25 square asphalt-shingle roof in Wichita, our estimate lands between $9,000 and $14,200, including tear-off, underlayment and disposal. Your quote depends on pitch, layers to remove, and roof complexity.
What is a "square" in roofing?
One square is 100 square feet of roof surface. A 2,000 sq ft house usually has a 20–28 square roof once pitch and overhangs are counted.
Does the estimate include tear-off?
Yes. The range assumes removal and disposal of one existing shingle layer down to the sheathing.
Why is it a range and not one number?
We publish the span between the 25th and 75th percentile of local roofer wages plus material costs. A single number would hide real market spread.
How current is the data?
Wage data: BLS OEWS, May 2025. We refresh annually with each BLS release; the update date is shown on every page.
Sources
Roofer wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 47-2181, Wichita, KS. Calculation details: methodology. Page data updated 2026-09-10.