Metal roof cost in Yuma, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,900 – $29,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.35 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #217
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a metal roof in the Yuma area: $8,900 to $29,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 10% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $22.76 an hour in the Yuma area, 15% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Yuma, AZ, standard level
$15,100 to $23,300
About $7.40 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $8,850 | $11,600 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $370 |
| Total | $15,100 | $23,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Yuma, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 45% |
| Labor | $6,800 | $10,200 | $13,600 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $460 | 2% |
| Total | $8,900 | $19,200 | $29,500 | 100% |
Where the Yuma price comes from
Labor is 53% of the midpoint bill here, against 56% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is roofers (70%), sheet metal workers (20%), construction laborers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Yuma the blended ratio comes out at 0.85. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Yuma is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,650 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $140 to $460.
Data note: 90% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Yuma. The wage table below marks each row.
Yuma: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Yuma. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small (1,200 sq ft of roof) to large (2,800 sq ft of roof).
Basic
$8,900 to $17,100
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,100 to $23,300
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,300 to $29,500
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,400 – $10,400 | $9,150 – $14,100 | $12,900 – $17,900 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,900 – $17,100 | $15,100 – $23,300 | $21,300 – $29,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,400 – $23,900 | $21,000 – $32,500 | $29,600 – $41,100 |
The best months for metal roof in Yuma
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Yuma Mcas (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Yuma are November through April: 6 of 12. Outside them, May, June, July, August, September and October have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Yuma gets about 3 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, September and December (0.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 0.1 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 181 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70 | 48 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 73 | 50 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 80 | 55 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 86 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| May | 94 | 67 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Jun | 103 | 75 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 107 | 83 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 106 | 83 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 101 | 78 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 90 | 66 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Nov | 78 | 54 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 68 | 47 | 0.4 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Yuma
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Yuma wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−7%) and vinyl siding lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,600 | −10% |
Why two Yuma quotes can differ
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.
Yuma against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,000 sq ft of roof range from $18,700 to $24,100 across Yuma and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZthis page | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | |
| El Centro, CA85 miles | $11,600 – $35,900 | $23,800 | +24% |
| Phoenix, AZ110 miles | $9,000 – $29,600 | $19,300 | +1% |
| Tucson, AZ130 miles | $8,550 – $28,800 | $18,700 | −3% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ150 miles | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −2% |
| San Diego, CA165 miles | $11,700 – $36,500 | $24,100 | +25% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $8,950 – $29,500 | $19,200 | level |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Yuma ranks #217 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Yuma is 0% below the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $9,000 – $29,600 | $19,300 | +1% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $8,550 – $28,800 | $18,700 | −3% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −2% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | +1% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yuma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | +15% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $10,300 – $32,800 | $21,600 | +12% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $11,200 – $33,800 | $22,500 | +17% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $9,650 – $30,800 | $20,200 | +5% |
Who does the work: Yuma trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Yuma the blend is 0.85.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 70% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Yuma metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median: $22.76 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.16 and $28.43 an hour.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Yuma metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median: $24.16 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.19 and $33.14 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 10%) the local median is $20.80 an hour, which is 8% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.60 and $22.84 an hour. BLS counts 570 of them working in the area, 82.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,800 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,150. That is a swing of roughly 5.9% to 9.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Yuma has 68,880 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 262nd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $19.16 | $22.76 | $28.43 | $26.65 | 0.85 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.19 | $24.16 | $33.14 | $29.71 | 0.81 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.60 | $20.80 | $22.84 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
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Metal roof in Yuma: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Yuma?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,900 to $29,500 in the Yuma area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,100 to $23,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of roof and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of roof for metal roof in Yuma?
About $4.35 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Yuma or El Centro?
El Centro is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $23,800, which is 24% more than Yuma ($19,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yuma?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $10,200 out of $19,200. Materials are 45% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Yuma?
$8,900 to $29,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Yuma?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $460 for fees in the Yuma area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yuma expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Arizona?
Yuma is 0% below the Arizona statewide estimate ($19,200 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Yuma?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.76 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.16 to $28.43.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Yuma?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,900 to $17,100 and premium work $21,300 to $29,500. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+When is the best time to install a metal roof in Yuma?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are November through April. April and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Metal roof near Yuma
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.