Metal roof cost in Idaho Falls, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,650 – $31,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.75 – $15.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #141
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a metal roof in the Idaho Falls area: $9,650 to $31,100 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 4% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $26.77 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, 0% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Idaho Falls, ID, standard level
$16,100 to $24,600
About $7.90 to $12 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,300 |
| Labor | $9,900 | $12,900 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $370 |
| Total | $16,100 | $24,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Idaho Falls, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 42% |
| Labor | $7,600 | $11,400 | $15,200 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $310 | $470 | 2% |
| Total | $9,650 | $20,400 | $31,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Idaho Falls number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: roofers at 70%, sheet metal workers at 20%, construction laborers at 10%. Weighted together, Idaho Falls wages are 0.95 times the national level. Labor makes up about 56% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Idaho Falls is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,650 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.4: $140 to $470.
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 Idaho Falls. The wage table below marks each row.
The best months for metal roof in Idaho Falls
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Idaho Falls Fanning Fld (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 Idaho Falls are March through October: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, November and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Idaho Falls gets about 10 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (1.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.6 inches. 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 | 29 | 12 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 16 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 25 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 31 | 1.0 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 38 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 45 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 49 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 41 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 31 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 43 | 22 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 30 | 13 | 0.8 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Idaho Falls bid
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).
Panel type
Corrugated sheet metal is $5-$12 per sq ft installed; standing seam is $9-$16 (HomeGuide).
Who does the work: Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls the blend is 0.95.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $26.77 an hour, in line with the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $29.65 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 15.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Idaho Falls metro, so we used the Idaho statewide median: $22.29 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.09 and $36.24 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.05 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $26.56 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 118.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $910 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $2,350. That is a swing of roughly 11.6% to 4.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Idaho Falls has 81,840 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 233rd 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% | $19.28 | $26.77 | $29.65 | $26.65 | 1.00 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.09 | $22.29 | $36.24 | $29.71 | 0.75 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $18.83 | $22.05 | $26.56 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
How Idaho Falls compares
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Bozeman is the priciest of the group at $22,800. Logan is the cheapest at $19,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, IDthis page | $9,650 – $31,100 | $20,400 | |
| Logan, UT125 miles | $9,150 – $30,100 | $19,600 | −4% |
| Bozeman, MT145 miles | $11,300 – $34,300 | $22,800 | +12% |
| Ogden, UT175 miles | $9,800 – $31,300 | $20,600 | +1% |
| Boise, ID190 miles | $10,400 – $32,500 | $21,500 | +5% |
| Salt Lake City, UT210 miles | $9,400 – $30,500 | $20,000 | −2% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $9,900 – $31,600 | $20,700 | +2% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Idaho Falls ranks #141 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Idaho Falls is 2% below the Idaho figure.
Elsewhere in Idaho
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $10,400 – $32,500 | $21,500 | +5% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $9,950 – $31,700 | $20,800 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Idaho Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $8,850 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −6% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −6% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | −5% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $8,700 – $28,900 | $18,800 | −8% |
What nearby projects cost in Idaho Falls
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Idaho Falls wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (−2%) and vinyl siding lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,050 – $12,300 | −2% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,300 | −8% |
Cost by quality level and size in Idaho Falls
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Idaho Falls. 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
$9,650 to $18,200
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$16,100 to $24,600
Standing seam steel
Premium
$22,500 to $31,100
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,850 – $11,000 | $9,750 – $14,900 | $13,600 – $18,800 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,650 – $18,200 | $16,100 – $24,600 | $22,500 – $31,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $13,500 – $25,400 | $22,400 – $34,400 | $31,400 – $43,300 |
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Metal roof in Idaho Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Idaho Falls?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $9,650 to $31,100 in the Idaho Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $16,100 to $24,600. 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 Idaho Falls?
About $4.75 to $15.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Idaho Falls or Logan?
Logan is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,600, which is 4% less than Idaho Falls ($20,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Idaho Falls?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $11,400 out of $20,400. Materials are 42% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Idaho Falls?
$9,650 to $31,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Idaho Falls?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $470 for fees in the Idaho Falls area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Idaho Falls expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Idaho?
Idaho Falls is 2% below the Idaho statewide estimate ($20,700 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Idaho Falls?
The BLS median is $26.77 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.28 to $29.65.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Idaho Falls?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,650 to $18,200 and premium work $22,500 to $31,100. 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 Idaho Falls?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through October. July and August 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 Idaho Falls
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.