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Texas roofing market report

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

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

Licensed pros
12,120
BLS OES May 2023 - 47-2181 (Roofers)
Households
10,681k
US Census ACS 2022
Climate zone
Hot-Humid (E) / Hot-Dry (W)
DOE/NOAA climate classification
Typical asphalt shingle roof replacement
$11,000
National avg adjusted for Texas cost-of-living

State overview

Texas has approximately 10,681k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a hot-humid (E) / hot-dry (W) climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 12,120 roofers per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 47-2181, or about 1.1 pros per 1,000 households.

Licensing

Roofing pros in Texas are typically regulated by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. 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 Texas. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

  1. Houston — 7 listed
  2. El Paso — 3 listed
  3. Waco — 2 listed
  4. San Angelo — 2 listed
  5. Beaumont — 2 listed

Seasonal demand pattern

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

Typical cost range in Texas

Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to Texas cost-of-living, a typical asphalt shingle roof replacement in Texas 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 Texas

Browse our Texas state hub or jump to a city: Houston, El Paso, Waco.

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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: Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. 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.