The roofing industry plays a vital role in the construction and maintenance of both residential and commercial buildings. As an integral part of the building sector, the trends and statistics of the roofing industry can offer valuable insights into its current state and future trajectory.
In this article, we compiled the latest data and figures to paint a comprehensive picture of the U.S. roofing landscape in 2025.
The Size of the U.S. Roofing Industry
In 2025, the U.S. roofing market size is estimated at $24.79 billion and is projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 6.17% from 2025 to 2030, potentially reaching an estimated $33.44 billion by 2030.¹
The U.S. roofing contractors market grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2% between 2020 and 2025.²
Three-tab and dimensional asphalt shingles cover approximately 80% of American homes, making them by far the most common roofing choice.³
The U.S. cool roof market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.06% from 2025 to 2035, reaching a projected value of $9 billion by 2035.⁴
In January 2025, the price index for Asphalt Paving and Roofing Materials Manufacturing reached an all-time high of 391.616.⁵
Roofing Business Trends
There are a total of 101,679 roofing contractor businesses in the United States as of 2025, representing an increase of 2.7% from 2024.²
The annual median pay for roofers increased by 2% from 2023 to 2024.⁶
North Dakota is the best-paying state for roofers, while Texas has the lowest median salary for roofers at $27,791, which is less than half the median salary in North Dakota ($55,877).⁷
Only 5% of roofers are female.⁸
The roofing industry's fatality rate stands at 40 per 100,000 full-time workers, accounting for 40% of all construction fatalities in the United States.⁹
Residential Roofing Costs 2025
In 2025, the average cost for a roof replacement ranges from $15,160 to $27,580, with the majority of homeowners spending close to $21,050.¹⁰
For an average-sized home, solar shingle installation costs somewhere between $3.80 and $7.00 per watt of solar installed, totaling from $27,360 to over $100,000.¹¹
The cost to repair a roof currently averages from $400 to $2,000. Most homeowners pay $900 for replacing and repairing shingles after a severe storm on a gently sloped roof.¹²
On average, homeowners can expect to spend anywhere from $307 to $571 for a roof inspection.¹³
Roof repair and replacement costs totaled nearly $31 billion in 2024, marking a 30% increase since 2022.¹⁴
Roof-related line items accounted for over 25% of all residential claim value in 2024.¹⁴
Wind and hail drove more than half of all residential claims, with non-catastrophic roof claims rising from 17% in 2022 to 25% in 2024.¹⁴
Cool roofs can deliver average energy savings of 15% to 35.7% in different climate zones.¹⁵
Asphalt shingles offer a higher return on investment than metal roofing, with a national average ROI of 56.9% compared to 48.1%.¹⁶
Tariffs could raise the average cost of a roof replacement by approximately $3,150.¹⁷
When it comes to roof financing options, 40% of homeowners prefer using a credit card, followed by 31% who choose a check. Only 9% prefer cash or other financing options, such as roofing contractor financing or financing through another lender.¹⁸
2. IBIS - Roofing Contractors in the US - Market Size (2005–2031)
3. Roofing Contractor - ARMA Report
4. Market Research Future - US Cool Roof Market
5. Trading Economics - Producer Price Index by Industry
6. BLS - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
7. Zippia - Best states for a Roofer
8. Fixr.com - Women in the Roofing Industry: 2025 Statistics
9. Gitnux - Roofing Accidents Statistics
10. Fixr.com - How Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost?
11. SolarReviews - Solar Shingles: Top 5 Brands in 2025
12. Fixr.com - How much does it cost to repair a roof?
13. Fixr.com - Roof Inspection Guide
14. Verisk - U.S. Roof Claims Costs Reached Over $30 Billion In 2024
15. GAF - Cool Roof Performance: 6 Truths About Cool Roofs
16. JLC Online - 2024 Cost vs Value Report
17. Fixr.com - The New Housing Landscape 2025
18. Roofing Contractor - 2024 Homeowner Roofing Survey
Irena is an industry analyst and financial content specialist at Fixr.com, where she transforms complex data into clear insights to help homeowners make smarter financial decisions. With a background in personal finance research and writing since 2018, she brings years of experience in helping readers understand how to maximize their home investments. Her work has been featured on reputable websites, including Washington Examiner, Yahoo Finance, Fox40, and Forbes.