Enter the total cost of the roofing job, the materials cost, and the number of squares into the calculator to determine the roofing labor cost per square.

## Roofing Labor Cost Per Square Formula

The following equation is used to calculate the Roofing Labor Cost Per Square.

RLC = (TC – MC) / SQ

• Where RLC is the roofing labor cost per square ($/square) • TC is the total cost ($)
• MC is the material cost ($) • SQ is the total number of square To calculate the roofing labor cost per square, subtract the material cost from the total cost, then divide by the number of squares. Recall that a square is equal to 100 square feet. ## What is the Roofing Labor Cost Per Square? Definition: The average cost of labor per square foot for roofing ranges from$1.20 to $5.50 depending on the type of roof, but most spend about$2.80 per square foot to install asphalt shingles on a typical house.

The labor cost to install or replace a roof will vary from one part of the country to another and vary depending on the type of roof being installed. The average labor price for a roofer is about $75 per hour. For installing asphalt shingles, expect to pay between$4.50 and $6.50 per square foot of roof space, including labor and materials. For installing clay or concrete tile, expect to pay between$7.50 and $12.00 per square foot of roof space, including labor and materials. For installing wood shakes, expect to pay between$9.00 and \$18.00 per square foot of roof space, including labor and materials.