Metal roof cost in Visalia, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $11,100 – $35,000
- Per sq ft of roof
- $5.50 – $17.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #55
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a metal roof in the Visalia area: $11,100 to $35,000 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 8% higher than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $28.44 an hour in the Visalia area, 7% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Visalia, CA, standard level
$18,300 to $27,900
About $9 to $13.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $12,400 |
| Labor | $11,500 | $15,100 |
| Permits and fees | $250 | $390 |
| Total | $18,300 | $27,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Visalia, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $9,450 | $16,800 | 41% |
| Labor | $8,850 | $13,300 | $17,700 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 | $500 | 1% |
| Total | $11,100 | $23,100 | $35,000 | 100% |
Why Visalia prices look the way they do
Labor is 58% 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 Visalia the blended ratio comes out at 1.11.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Visalia 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 99.8: $150 to $500.
Who does the work: Visalia 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 Visalia the blend is 1.11.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $28.44 an hour, 7% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $28.18 and $35.05 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 5.3 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 $38.42 an hour, 29% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $28.58 and $46.70 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 5.8 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 $22.93 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $28.32 an hour. BLS counts 740 of them working in the area, 43.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $2,100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $80. That is a swing of roughly 0.4% to 9.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Visalia has 171,140 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 136th 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% | $28.18 | $28.44 | $35.05 | $26.65 | 1.07 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $28.58 | $38.42 | $46.70 | $29.71 | 1.29 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $21.73 | $22.93 | $28.32 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Visalia bid
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).
Metal and gauge
Galvalume and galvanized steel are budget-friendly; copper and zinc are the top of the range.
Related projects, priced for Visalia
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Visalia wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (+8%) and attic insulation lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,450 – $13,200 | +5% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,550 | +8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,900 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,900 – $26,700 | +6% |
Cost by quality level and size in Visalia
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Visalia. 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
$11,100 to $20,700
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$18,300 to $27,900
Standing seam steel
Premium
$25,500 to $35,000
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $6,700 – $12,500 | $11,100 – $16,900 | $15,400 – $21,200 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $11,100 – $20,700 | $18,300 – $27,900 | $25,500 – $35,000 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $15,500 – $28,800 | $25,500 – $38,800 | $35,500 – $48,900 |
Is Visalia cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. San Luis Obispo is the priciest of the group at $23,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CAthis page | $11,100 – $35,000 | $23,100 | |
| Bakersfield, CA60 miles | $11,300 – $35,300 | $23,300 | +1% |
| Fresno, CA65 miles | $11,400 – $35,600 | $23,500 | +2% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA110 miles | $11,600 – $36,100 | $23,900 | +3% |
| Merced, CA125 miles | $11,300 – $35,400 | $23,400 | +1% |
| Oxnard, CA130 miles | $11,200 – $35,300 | $23,300 | +1% |
| California (statewide) | $11,700 – $36,400 | $24,100 | +4% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Visalia ranks #55 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Visalia is 4% 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 | +4% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $13,700 – $40,700 | $27,200 | +18% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $11,200 – $34,900 | $23,100 | level |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $11,700 – $36,500 | $24,100 | +4% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $14,000 – $40,800 | $27,400 | +19% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $11,600 – $36,100 | $23,900 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Visalia against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $8,500 – $28,800 | $18,600 | −19% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −17% |
| Naples, FL | 173,880 jobs | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | −15% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | −15% |
The best months for metal roof in Visalia
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Visalia (5 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 Visalia are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Visalia gets about 10 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, March and December (2.0 inches in January). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.1 and 0.1 inches. The station averages about 95 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 | 55 | 38 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 42 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 45 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 49 | 1.0 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 55 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 62 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 67 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 65 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 52 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 43 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 55 | 38 | 1.8 | Workable |
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Metal roof in Visalia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Visalia?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $11,100 to $35,000 in the Visalia area. A standard-spec job lands at $18,300 to $27,900. 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 Visalia?
About $5.50 to $17.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $150 to $500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Visalia or Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $23,300, which is 1% more than Visalia ($23,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Visalia?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $13,300 out of $23,100. Materials are 41% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Visalia?
$11,100 to $35,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Visalia?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $150 to $500 for fees in the Visalia area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Visalia expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of California?
Visalia is 4% 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 Visalia?
The BLS median is $28.44 an hour in the Visalia area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.18 to $35.05.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Visalia?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $11,100 to $20,700 and premium work $25,500 to $35,000. 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 Visalia?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. June and September 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 Visalia
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.