Metal roof cost in Alaska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $12,500 – $37,900
- Per sq ft of roof
- $6.15 – $18.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +18%
- US $21,300
- Metros covered
- 1
Alaska prices for metal roof: $12,500 to $37,900 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $6.15 to $18.50 per sq ft of roof without the permit. The state midpoint is 18% above the national one. Local wages for roofers are $32.09 an hour.
Alaska has one metro in our dataset, Anchorage, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Alaska (statewide), standard level
$20,100 to $30,300
About $9.90 to $15 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,600 | $12,500 |
| Labor | $13,200 | $17,300 |
| Permits and fees | $260 | $400 |
| Total | $20,100 | $30,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Alaska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $9,550 | $17,000 | 38% |
| Labor | $10,200 | $15,300 | $20,400 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $330 | $510 | 1% |
| Total | $12,500 | $25,200 | $37,900 | 100% |
Weather windows across Alaska
Season matters for metal roof. For each Alaska metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Anchorage has 6 comfortable months (April through September), with about 23 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 6 | 67 | 23 | 6: April through September |
Alaska versus the states around it
Alaska ranks 3 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for metal roof, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is New Jersey at $26,800 and the cheapest Mississippi at $18,600, both for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint. Alaska sits at $25,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1500 miles away | $11,900 – $36,500 | $24,200 | −4% |
| Oregon | 1600 miles away | $11,000 – $34,800 | $22,900 | −9% |
| Idaho | 1870 miles away | $9,900 – $31,600 | $20,700 | −18% |
| Montana | 1880 miles away | $10,500 – $32,600 | $21,500 | −14% |
| Utah | 2150 miles away | $9,400 – $30,600 | $20,000 | −20% |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Alaska
Panel type
Corrugated sheet metal is $5-$12 per sq ft installed; standing seam is $9-$16 (HomeGuide).
Metal and gauge
Galvalume and galvanized steel are budget-friendly; copper and zinc are the top of the range.
Labor
Metal roof labor is $4-$8 per sq ft, or $400-$800 per roofing square, and standing seam needs specialist crews.
Other metals
Tin runs $600-$1,800 per roofing square (100 sq ft) installed and aluminum $700-$1,700 per square (HomeGuide).
Quality levels and sizes in Alaska
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Alaska wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$12,500 to $22,600
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$20,100 to $30,300
Standing seam steel
Premium
$27,700 to $37,900
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $7,550 – $13,700 | $12,200 – $18,300 | $16,800 – $22,900 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $12,500 – $22,600 | $20,100 – $30,300 | $27,700 – $37,900 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $17,400 – $31,600 | $28,000 – $42,200 | $38,600 – $52,800 |
Wages behind the Alaska number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.27 for Alaska.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $32.09 an hour, which is 20% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $27.31 and $38.75 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the state, 9.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is about average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $45.48 an hour, which is 53% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $27.74 and $49.77 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the state, 7.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.91 an hour, 23% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.30 and $33.63 an hour. About 3,690 work in the state. That is 113.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($38.75 an hour) would add about $2,100 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.31) would take off about $1,500. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 325,570 jobs across Alaska (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $27.31 | $32.09 | $38.75 | $26.65 | 1.20 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $27.74 | $45.48 | $49.77 | $29.71 | 1.53 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $22.30 | $27.91 | $33.63 | $22.66 | 1.23 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.27 | |||||
Which Alaska city is cheapest for metal roof?
Alaska has one metro in our dataset, Anchorage, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (2,000 sq ft of roof) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $12,400 – $38,000 | $25,200 | level |
Related projects, priced for Alaska
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Alaska wages and prices. Against national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (+17%) and attic insulation lowest (+10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,100 – $14,300 | +15% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,550 – $4,850 | +17% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,400 | +10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,750 – $29,200 | +16% |
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Metal roof in Alaska: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Alaska?
$12,500 to $37,900 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Alaska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Alaska is cheapest for metal roof?
Anchorage at about $25,200 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof).
+Is metal roof cheaper in Alaska than the US average?
It is 18% more expensive: $25,200 against $21,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Alaska?
About 61% ($15,300). Materials are 38%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.27x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in Alaska?
The BLS statewide median is $32.09 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.31 to $38.75.
+Where does Alaska rank for metal roof costs?
3rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $25,200 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Alaska?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $12,500 to $22,600 and premium work $27,700 to $37,900. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+Does the season matter for metal roof in Alaska?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Alaska metros we cover, Anchorage has the most comfortable months (6 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Metal roof by city in Alaska
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Metal Roof Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range minus HomeGuide's $4-$8/sq ft labor range for metal roofs.