Metal roof cost in Fayetteville, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,650 – $28,700
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.25 – $14
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #277
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Fayetteville, AR usually costs $8,650 to $28,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $4.25 to $14 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,700 less. Roofers earn a median of $22.70 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 15% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Fayetteville, AR, standard level
$14,600 to $22,700
About $7.20 to $11 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,800 | $11,000 |
| Labor | $8,600 | $11,300 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $360 |
| Total | $14,600 | $22,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Fayetteville, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,850 | $8,400 | $15,000 | 45% |
| Labor | $6,600 | $9,950 | $13,200 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $460 | 2% |
| Total | $8,650 | $18,600 | $28,700 | 100% |
Why Fayetteville prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: roofers at 70%, sheet metal workers at 20%, construction laborers at 10%. Weighted together, Fayetteville wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Fayetteville is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,400 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.4: $140 to $460.
Fayetteville against nearby metros and the rest of Arkansas
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Tulsa is the priciest of the group at $19,500. Joplin is the cheapest at $17,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, ARthis page | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,600 | |
| Fort Smith, AR50 miles | $8,300 – $28,000 | $18,100 | −3% |
| Joplin, MO70 miles | $7,850 – $27,200 | $17,500 | −6% |
| Springfield, MO100 miles | $8,900 – $29,300 | $19,100 | +2% |
| Tulsa, OK115 miles | $9,200 – $29,800 | $19,500 | +4% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,700 | level |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $8,600 – $28,700 | $18,600 | level |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fayetteville ranks #277 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fayetteville is 0% above the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,700 | level |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $8,300 – $28,000 | $18,100 | −3% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $8,550 – $28,500 | $18,500 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $9,400 – $30,500 | $20,000 | +7% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $9,000 – $29,700 | $19,400 | +4% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $11,000 – $34,000 | $22,500 | +21% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $9,800 – $31,300 | $20,600 | +10% |
Related projects, priced for Fayetteville
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Fayetteville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−8%) and vinyl siding lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $910 – $3,650 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,000 | −13% |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Fayetteville
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).
Panel type
Corrugated sheet metal is $5-$12 per sq ft installed; standing seam is $9-$16 (HomeGuide).
What local crews earn in Fayetteville
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 Fayetteville the blend is 0.83.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $22.70 an hour, 15% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.38 and $27.90 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 6.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $21.95 an hour, 26% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.49 and $23.45 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 9.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 10%) the local median is $18.93 an hour, which is 16% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.44 an hour. BLS counts 2,190 of them working in the area, 79.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,650 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,350. That is a swing of roughly 7.3% to 8.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers has 275,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 93rd 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% | $18.38 | $22.70 | $27.90 | $26.65 | 0.85 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.49 | $21.95 | $23.45 | $29.71 | 0.74 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.66 | $18.93 | $22.44 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Fayetteville weather and the metal roof calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Fayetteville Drake Fld (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Fayetteville: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Fayetteville gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 7 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and October (5.9 inches in May). The station averages about 41 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 | 48 | 25 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 29 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 36 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 45 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 54 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 63 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 67 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 45 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 28 | 3.1 | Workable |
Fayetteville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Fayetteville. 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
$8,650 to $16,600
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$14,600 to $22,700
Standing seam steel
Premium
$20,700 to $28,700
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,250 – $10,100 | $8,900 – $13,700 | $12,500 – $17,400 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,650 – $16,600 | $14,600 – $22,700 | $20,700 – $28,700 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,000 – $23,200 | $20,400 – $31,600 | $28,800 – $40,000 |
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Metal roof in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Fayetteville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,650 to $28,700 in the Fayetteville area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,600 to $22,700. 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 Fayetteville?
About $4.25 to $14 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 Fayetteville or Fort Smith?
Fort Smith is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $18,100, which is 3% less than Fayetteville ($18,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $9,950 out of $18,600. Materials are 45% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Fayetteville?
$8,650 to $28,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fayetteville is 0% above the Arkansas statewide estimate ($18,600 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Fayetteville?
The BLS median is $22.70 an hour in the Fayetteville area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.38 to $27.90.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Fayetteville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,650 to $16,600 and premium work $20,700 to $28,700. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+Is there a bad season to install a metal roof in Fayetteville?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Metal roof near Fayetteville
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.