Roofing · MI

Roofing costs in Traverse City, MI

Here’s the practical cut for Traverse City: local OEWS wages for Roofers, then the same estimating math we use everywhere else. Mean hourly pay here sits about 8% below the national OEWS mean.

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09 · estimates only

Mean hourly wage
$25.63
Median hourly
$24.38
p10 – p90
$20.74 – $28.97

Local tip: Local code, permit fees, and how busy crews are this month move numbers as much as wage rates do.

Sample project ranges

ProjectLowMidHigh
Roof Replacement (default roof size)$13,550$24,703$43,849
Roof Repair$157$478$1,369
Gutter Installation$561$1,292$2,647

What usually moves the number

Rebates (verify; don’t trust a random Facebook ad)

Cool-roof or energy-efficient roofing products may qualify for local utility incentives in hot climates; federal roofing credits are limited—verify IRS and ENERGY STAR guidance. Insurance may cover storm damage separately. Start with IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE.

Getting quotes without the circus

  1. Screenshot our mid/low/high band.
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  3. Compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, thermostats, flashing — before crowning a winner.
What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.

Check our math

BLS OEWS May 2025 · local hourly means the calculator uses

Roofer (47-2181)$25.63/hr mean

Source: official BLS OEWS data for this area · area index: oessrcma.htm.

Contractor markup (2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5×) and the regional materials factor are ours — see methodology.

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