New Mexico roofing market report
A snapshot of the roofing market in New Mexico: who's licensed, where they work, climate context, and what homeowners typically pay. All data from official US public sources cited below.
State overview
New Mexico has approximately 803k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a hot-dry climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 1,060 roofers per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 47-2181, or about 1.3 pros per 1,000 households.
Licensing
Roofing pros in New Mexico are typically regulated by the New Mexico Construction Industries Division. 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 New Mexico. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.
Top 5 cities by listed pros
- Albuquerque — 4 listed
- Farmington — 1 listed
- Santa Fe — 1 listed
- Truth Or Consequences — 1 listed
- Carlsbad — 1 listed
Seasonal demand pattern
Demand peaks after spring hail and summer storms; roof replacement bookings strongest Mar-Oct.
Typical cost range in New Mexico
Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to New Mexico cost-of-living, a typical asphalt shingle roof replacement in New Mexico 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 New Mexico
Browse our New Mexico state hub or jump to a city: Albuquerque, Farmington, Santa Fe.
See all New Mexico roofing pros →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: New Mexico Construction Industries Division. 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.