Metal roof cost in Colorado
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,650 – $31,400
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.75 – $15.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $21,300
- Metros covered
- 7
What does it cost to install a metal roof in Colorado? Plan on $9,650 to $31,400 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Wages (0.94x the US blend), materials (price index 98.7) and permit costs (103.1) put the state below the national midpoint by 4%.
Inside Colorado, the metros we cover range from $19,000 (Pueblo) to $21,500 (Denver) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Colorado (statewide), standard level
$16,200 to $24,900
About $7.95 to $12 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,100 | $11,600 |
| Labor | $9,800 | $12,800 |
| Permits and fees | $260 | $410 |
| Total | $16,200 | $24,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Colorado
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,900 | $15,800 | 43% |
| Labor | $7,550 | $11,300 | $15,100 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $330 | $520 | 2% |
| Total | $9,650 | $20,500 | $31,400 | 100% |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Colorado
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 Colorado
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Colorado wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$9,650 to $18,400
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$16,200 to $24,900
Standing seam steel
Premium
$22,700 to $31,400
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,850 – $11,100 | $9,800 – $15,100 | $13,800 – $19,000 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,650 – $18,400 | $16,200 – $24,900 | $22,700 – $31,400 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $13,500 – $25,600 | $22,600 – $34,700 | $31,600 – $43,700 |
Colorado against its neighbors
Colorado ranks 27 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. Colorado sits at $20,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 120 miles away | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | −6% |
| New Mexico | 340 miles away | $8,750 – $29,200 | $19,000 | −7% |
| Utah | 410 miles away | $9,400 – $30,600 | $20,000 | −3% |
| South Dakota | 440 miles away | $8,900 – $29,400 | $19,100 | −7% |
| Kansas | 450 miles away | $9,150 – $29,800 | $19,500 | −5% |
Colorado metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $20,500, and the top-to-bottom gap is 13%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $10,200 – $32,800 | $21,500 | +5% |
| Boulder, CO | $10,000 – $31,700 | $20,900 | +2% |
| Greeley, CO | $9,200 – $30,100 | $19,700 | −4% |
| Fort Collins, CO | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | −5% |
| Grand Junction, CO | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | −5% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $9,100 – $30,000 | $19,600 | −5% |
| Pueblo, CO | $8,800 – $29,300 | $19,000 | −7% |
Weather windows across Colorado
Season matters for metal roof. For each Colorado metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Colorado Springs has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Colorado at 12 months; Grand Junction has the shortest at 8 (February through June and September through November). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in Grand Junction to 21 inches in Boulder.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 18 | 90 | 15 | 11: August through June |
| Colorado Springs | 19 | 87 | 16 | 12: all year |
| Boulder | 22 | 88 | 21 | 12: all year |
| Fort Collins | 18 | 87 | 16 | 11: January through November |
| Greeley | 18 | 92 | 15 | 9: February through June and August through November |
| Grand Junction | 17 | 95 | 9 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Pueblo | 15 | 93 | 12 | 10: September through June |
Colorado labor market for metal roof
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 0.94 for Colorado.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $24.88 an hour, which is 7% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.93 and $29.40 an hour. BLS counts 3,340 of them working in the state, 11.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $27.83 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.60 and $33.85 an hour. BLS counts 1,660 of them working in the state, 5.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.03 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.53 and $27.25 an hour. About 18,680 work in the state. That is 65.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($29.40 an hour) would add about $1,400 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.93) would take off about $610. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,873,900 jobs across Colorado (May 2025), which is 1.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $22.93 | $24.88 | $29.40 | $26.65 | 0.93 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.60 | $27.83 | $33.85 | $29.71 | 0.94 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $20.53 | $23.03 | $27.25 | $22.66 | 1.02 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Other Colorado jobs that often go with metal roof
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Colorado wages and prices. Against national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (level) and roof replacement lowest (−4%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,850 – $12,100 | −4% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,300 | level |
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Metal roof in Colorado: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Colorado?
$9,650 to $31,400 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Colorado can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Colorado is cheapest for metal roof?
Pueblo at about $19,000 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). The priciest is Denver at $21,500.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Colorado than the US average?
It is 4% cheaper: $20,500 against $21,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Colorado?
About 55% ($11,300). Materials are 43%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.94x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in Colorado?
The BLS statewide median is $24.88 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.93 to $29.40.
+Where does Colorado rank for metal roof costs?
27th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $20,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Colorado?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,650 to $18,400 and premium work $22,700 to $31,400. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+Does the season matter for metal roof in Colorado?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Colorado metros we cover, Colorado Springs has the most comfortable months (12 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 Colorado
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.