Metal roof cost in Kahului, HI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $12,400 – $38,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $6.15 – $19
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +19%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #11
- 1 = most expensive
Kahului homeowners pay roughly $12,400 to $38,500 to install a metal roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $6.15 to $19 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Kahului is 19% higher. Roofers earn a median of $29.52 an hour in the Kahului area, 11% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Kahului, HI, standard level
$20,300 to $30,700
About $10 to $15 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,900 | $13,200 |
| Labor | $13,100 | $17,100 |
| Permits and fees | $280 | $430 |
| Total | $20,300 | $30,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Kahului, HI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $10,000 | $17,800 | 39% |
| Labor | $10,100 | $15,100 | $20,100 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $360 | $550 | 1% |
| Total | $12,400 | $25,500 | $38,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Kahului number
Labor is 59% 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 Kahului the blended ratio comes out at 1.26.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kahului metro is 111.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $10,000, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (109.4) and land at $160 to $550.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Kahului. The wage table below marks each row.
Kahului: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kahului 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
$12,400 to $22,900
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$20,300 to $30,700
Standing seam steel
Premium
$28,100 to $38,500
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $7,550 – $13,800 | $12,300 – $18,600 | $17,000 – $23,300 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $12,400 – $22,900 | $20,300 – $30,700 | $28,100 – $38,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $17,400 – $31,900 | $28,300 – $42,800 | $39,200 – $53,700 |
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 Kahului is 1.26 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $29.52 an hour, which is 11% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.97 and $37.64 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 13.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kahului metro, so we used the Hawaii statewide median: $46.32 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $37.40 and $50.70 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $38.35 an hour, 69% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $28.72 and $47.03 an hour. About 630 work in the metro. That is 85.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($37.64 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,550. At the 25th percentile ($22.97) it shrinks by about $2,050. The total moves by 10.0% or 8.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 73,750 jobs in the Kahului-Wailuku area. That makes it the 250th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $22.97 | $29.52 | $37.64 | $26.65 | 1.11 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $37.40 | $46.32 | $50.70 | $29.71 | 1.56 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $28.72 | $38.35 | $47.03 | $22.66 | 1.69 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.26 | |||||
Is Kahului cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,000 sq ft of roof range from $23,600 to $27,200 across Kahului and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HIthis page | $12,400 – $38,500 | $25,500 | |
| Honolulu, HI110 miles | $12,100 – $37,900 | $25,000 | −2% |
| Santa Rosa, CA2340 miles | $11,700 – $36,200 | $23,900 | −6% |
| Santa Cruz, CA2350 miles | $11,500 – $35,800 | $23,600 | −7% |
| San Francisco, CA2355 miles | $13,700 – $40,700 | $27,200 | +7% |
| Napa, CA2370 miles | $11,700 – $36,200 | $24,000 | −6% |
| Hawaii (statewide) | $12,200 – $38,000 | $25,100 | −1% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −16% |
Across 300 US metros, Kahului comes in at #11 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, Kahului is 1% above the Hawaii figure.
Other Hawaii metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $12,100 – $37,900 | $25,000 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Kahului's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kahului against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $8,650 – $29,000 | $18,800 | −26% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $9,500 – $30,500 | $20,000 | −21% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −26% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $8,500 – $28,800 | $18,600 | −27% |
Why two Kahului 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).
When to schedule metal roof in Kahului
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Kahului Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through July is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Kahului (10 of 12 months). August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Kahului gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, March and December (2.8 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 39 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 | 82 | 64 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 82 | 64 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 83 | 65 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 85 | 67 | 1.3 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 68 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 70 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 90 | 72 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 71 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 89 | 70 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 86 | 68 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 83 | 66 | 2.8 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Kahului
Because every project leans on different trades, Kahului's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs +30% and attic insulation +12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,150 – $14,500 | +16% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,650 – $5,200 | +25% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,500 | +12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $10,900 – $32,700 | +30% |
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Metal roof in Kahului: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Kahului?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $12,400 to $38,500 in the Kahului area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,300 to $30,700. 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 Kahului?
About $6.15 to $19 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $160 to $550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Kahului or Honolulu?
Honolulu is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $25,000, which is 2% less than Kahului ($25,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kahului?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $15,100 out of $25,500. Materials are 39% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Kahului?
$12,400 to $38,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Kahului?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $160 to $550 for fees in the Kahului area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kahului expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Hawaii?
Kahului is 1% above the Hawaii statewide estimate ($25,100 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Hawaii; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Kahului?
The BLS median is $29.52 an hour in the Kahului area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.97 to $37.64.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Kahului?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $12,400 to $22,900 and premium work $28,100 to $38,500. 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 Kahului?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through July. June and July 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 Kahului
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.