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Arizona roofing market report

Public-data snapshot · Updated 2026-06-21 · By J.D. Hartwell, editor

A snapshot of the roofing market in Arizona: who's licensed, where they work, climate context, and what homeowners typically pay. All data from official US public sources cited below.

Licensed pros
3,540
BLS OES May 2023 - 47-2181 (Roofers)
Households
2,725k
US Census ACS 2022
Climate zone
Hot-Dry
DOE/NOAA climate classification
Typical asphalt shingle roof replacement
$11,000
National avg adjusted for Arizona cost-of-living

State overview

Arizona has approximately 2,725k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a hot-dry climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 3,540 roofers per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 47-2181, or about 1.3 pros per 1,000 households.

Licensing

Roofing pros in Arizona are typically regulated by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Before hiring, verify the contractor's license number, that the license is active and in good standing, and that the licensee is bonded and insured to operate in Arizona. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

  1. Tucson — 1 listed
  2. Nogales — 1 listed
  3. Payson — 1 listed

Seasonal demand pattern

Demand peaks after spring hail and summer storms; roof replacement bookings strongest Mar-Oct.

Typical cost range in Arizona

Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to Arizona cost-of-living, a typical asphalt shingle roof replacement in Arizona runs around $11,000. See the full cost calculator suite for service-by-service ranges. Always get a written quote before committing to work.

Find a verified pro in Arizona

Browse our Arizona state hub or jump to a city: Tucson, Nogales, Payson.

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Data sources. Employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023 (bls.gov/oes), occupation code 47-2181 (Roofers). Households: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2022 1-year estimates (census.gov/acs). Climate zone: U.S. Department of Energy Building America Climate Zones (energy.gov) / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (noaa.gov). Licensing: Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Cost ranges: HomeAdvisor 2024 True Cost Reports (homeadvisor.com), Angi 2024 cost guides (angi.com). All figures are estimates; verify before relying on for any decision.