Metal roof cost in Santa Rosa, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $11,700 – $36,200
- Per sq ft of roof
- $5.75 – $18
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #29
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Santa Rosa, CA usually costs $11,700 to $36,200 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $5.75 to $18 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,600 more. Roofers earn a median of $30.78 an hour in the Santa Rosa area, 15% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Santa Rosa, CA, standard level
$19,000 to $28,800
About $9.40 to $14 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $12,400 |
| Labor | $12,200 | $16,000 |
| Permits and fees | $270 | $430 |
| Total | $19,000 | $28,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Santa Rosa, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $9,450 | $16,800 | 40% |
| Labor | $9,400 | $14,100 | $18,800 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $350 | $540 | 1% |
| Total | $11,700 | $23,900 | $36,200 | 100% |
Why Santa Rosa prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 70% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.78 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Santa Rosa is 1.18 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 59% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Santa Rosa is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $9,450 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 107.8: $160 to $540.
What local crews earn in Santa Rosa
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 Santa Rosa the blend is 1.18.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $30.78 an hour, 15% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $29.84 and $36.51 an hour. About 430 work in the metro. That is 20.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $35.79 an hour, 20% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $30.79 and $55.72 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 5.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.98 an hour, which is 28% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.67 and $37.88 an hour. BLS counts 1,550 of them working in the area, 75.5 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 $1,800 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $300. That is a swing of roughly 1.2% to 7.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Santa Rosa-Petaluma has 205,260 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 112th 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% | $29.84 | $30.78 | $36.51 | $26.65 | 1.15 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $30.79 | $35.79 | $55.72 | $29.71 | 1.20 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $23.67 | $28.98 | $37.88 | $22.66 | 1.28 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Is Santa Rosa cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Santa Rosa. Stockton is the lowest at about $23,300 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa, CAthis page | $11,700 – $36,200 | $23,900 | |
| Napa, CA30 miles | $11,700 – $36,200 | $24,000 | level |
| Vallejo, CA55 miles | $11,300 – $35,400 | $23,400 | −2% |
| San Francisco, CA65 miles | $13,700 – $40,700 | $27,200 | +14% |
| Stockton, CA100 miles | $11,300 – $35,400 | $23,300 | −3% |
| Sacramento, CA105 miles | $11,600 – $36,100 | $23,900 | level |
| California (statewide) | $11,700 – $36,400 | $24,100 | level |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Santa Rosa ranks #29 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Santa Rosa is 0% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $11,600 – $36,200 | $23,900 | level |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $13,700 – $40,700 | $27,200 | +14% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $11,200 – $34,900 | $23,100 | −4% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $11,700 – $36,500 | $24,100 | +1% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $14,000 – $40,800 | $27,400 | +15% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $11,600 – $36,100 | $23,900 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Santa Rosa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $9,950 – $31,300 | $20,600 | −14% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $12,800 – $37,500 | $25,200 | +5% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $11,100 – $33,600 | $22,300 | −7% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $11,200 – $35,300 | $23,300 | −3% |
Santa Rosa 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, Santa Rosa (in the city). 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 Santa Rosa: 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.
Santa Rosa gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (6.5 inches in December). The station averages about 26 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 | 60 | 38 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 40 | 6.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 42 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 44 | 2.0 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 48 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 51 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 52 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 53 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 51 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 48 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 42 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 38 | 6.5 | Workable |
Why two Santa Rosa quotes can differ
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).
Planning more than one job in Santa Rosa?
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Santa Rosa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (+18%) and attic insulation lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,950 – $14,000 | +13% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,650 | +11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,900 – $29,700 | +18% |
Cost by quality level and size in Santa Rosa
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Santa Rosa. 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
$11,700 to $21,500
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$19,000 to $28,800
Standing seam steel
Premium
$26,400 to $36,200
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $7,050 – $13,000 | $11,500 – $17,500 | $16,000 – $21,900 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $11,700 – $21,500 | $19,000 – $28,800 | $26,400 – $36,200 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $16,300 – $30,000 | $26,500 – $40,200 | $36,800 – $50,500 |
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Metal roof in Santa Rosa: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Santa Rosa?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $11,700 to $36,200 in the Santa Rosa area. A standard-spec job lands at $19,000 to $28,800. 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 Santa Rosa?
About $5.75 to $18 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $160 to $540 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Santa Rosa or Napa?
Napa is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $24,000, which is 0% more than Santa Rosa ($23,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Santa Rosa?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $14,100 out of $23,900. Materials are 40% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Santa Rosa?
$11,700 to $36,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Santa Rosa?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $160 to $540 for fees in the Santa Rosa area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Santa Rosa expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of California?
Santa Rosa is 0% below the California statewide estimate ($24,100 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Santa Rosa?
The BLS median is $30.78 an hour in the Santa Rosa area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.84 to $36.51.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Santa Rosa?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $11,700 to $21,500 and premium work $26,400 to $36,200. 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 Santa Rosa?
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 Santa Rosa
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.