Metal roof cost in Colorado Springs, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,100 – $30,000
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.50 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #178
- 1 = most expensive
Colorado Springs homeowners pay roughly $9,100 to $30,000 to install a metal roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $4.50 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Colorado Springs is 8% lower. Roofers earn a median of $23.96 an hour in the Colorado Springs area, 10% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Colorado Springs, CO, standard level
$15,400 to $23,700
About $7.55 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,300 |
| Labor | $9,150 | $12,000 |
| Permits and fees | $260 | $400 |
| Total | $15,400 | $23,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Colorado Springs, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 44% |
| Labor | $7,050 | $10,600 | $14,100 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $330 | $500 | 2% |
| Total | $9,100 | $19,600 | $30,000 | 100% |
Why Colorado Springs 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 $23.96 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Colorado Springs is 0.88 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 54% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Colorado Springs metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,650, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.7) and land at $150 to $500.
Colorado Springs: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Colorado Springs wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$9,100 to $17,500
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,400 to $23,700
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,600 to $30,000
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,550 – $10,600 | $9,350 – $14,400 | $13,100 – $18,200 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,100 – $17,500 | $15,400 – $23,700 | $21,600 – $30,000 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,700 – $24,300 | $21,400 – $33,100 | $30,100 – $41,800 |
When to schedule metal roof in Colorado Springs
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Colorado Springs Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Colorado Springs: 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.
Colorado Springs gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 33 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (3.1 inches in July). The station averages about 23 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 19 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 47 | 20 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 27 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 34 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 44 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 53 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 57 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 49 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 37 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 26 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 19 | 0.2 | Workable |
Colorado Springs against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Colorado Springs. Pueblo is the lowest at about $19,000 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 50 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, COthis page | $9,100 – $30,000 | $19,600 | |
| Denver, CO45 miles | $10,200 – $32,800 | $21,500 | +10% |
| Pueblo, CO50 miles | $8,800 – $29,300 | $19,000 | −3% |
| Boulder, CO95 miles | $10,000 – $31,700 | $20,900 | +7% |
| Greeley, CO120 miles | $9,200 – $30,100 | $19,700 | +1% |
| Fort Collins, CO135 miles | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | level |
| Colorado (statewide) | $9,650 – $31,400 | $20,500 | +5% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Colorado Springs comes in at #178 from the top. The priciest is Worcester, MA at $29,600; the cheapest is Lubbock, TX at $17,000 (midpoints, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Statewide, Colorado Springs is 5% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $10,200 – $32,800 | $21,500 | +10% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $10,000 – $31,700 | $20,900 | +7% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | level |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $9,200 – $30,100 | $19,700 | +1% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | level |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $8,800 – $29,300 | $19,000 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Colorado Springs's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Colorado Springs against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $10,500 – $32,400 | $21,500 | +10% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $8,600 – $28,700 | $18,700 | −5% |
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $11,200 – $35,300 | $23,300 | +19% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $8,850 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −2% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Colorado Springs is 0.88 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $23.96 an hour, which is 10% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.81 and $28.31 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 9.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is about average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.86 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $19.59 and $29.34 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 5.7 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 $22.28 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.17 and $24.62 an hour. About 1,790 work in the metro. That is 56.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.31 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,350. At the 25th percentile ($22.81) it shrinks by about $360. The total moves by 7.0% or 1.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 316,060 jobs in the Colorado Springs area. That makes it the 81st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.20% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $22.81 | $23.96 | $28.31 | $26.65 | 0.90 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $19.59 | $22.86 | $29.34 | $29.71 | 0.77 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $19.17 | $22.28 | $24.62 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Colorado Springs
Because every project leans on different trades, Colorado Springs's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +3% and gutters −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,650 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,100 | +3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,000 – $24,000 | −5% |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Colorado Springs
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.
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Metal roof in Colorado Springs: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Colorado Springs?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $9,100 to $30,000 in the Colorado Springs area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,400 to $23,700. 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 Colorado Springs?
About $4.50 to $14.50 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 Colorado Springs or Denver?
Denver is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $21,500, which is 10% more than Colorado Springs ($19,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Colorado Springs?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $10,600 out of $19,600. Materials are 44% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Colorado Springs?
$9,100 to $30,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Colorado Springs?
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 Colorado Springs area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Colorado Springs expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Colorado?
Colorado Springs is 5% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($20,500 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Colorado Springs?
The BLS median is $23.96 an hour in the Colorado Springs area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.81 to $28.31.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Colorado Springs?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,100 to $17,500 and premium work $21,600 to $30,000. 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 Colorado Springs?
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 Colorado Springs
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.