Metal roof cost in Peoria, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $13,100 – $37,600
- Per sq ft of roof
- $6.45 – $18.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +19%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #14
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Peoria, IL usually costs $13,100 to $37,600 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $6.45 to $18.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $4,000 more. Roofers earn a median of $36.83 an hour in the Peoria area, 38% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Peoria, IL, standard level
$20,400 to $30,200
About $10 to $15 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 66% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,800 | $11,000 |
| Labor | $14,400 | $18,800 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $360 |
| Total | $20,400 | $30,200 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Peoria, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,850 | $8,450 | $15,000 | 33% |
| Labor | $11,100 | $16,600 | $22,100 | 66% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $460 | 1% |
| Total | $13,100 | $25,300 | $37,600 | 100% |
Where the Peoria price comes from
Labor is 66% 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 Peoria the blended ratio comes out at 1.38.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Peoria is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,450 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.2: $140 to $460.
Why two Peoria quotes can differ
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.
What local crews earn in Peoria
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 Peoria the blend is 1.38.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $36.83 an hour, 38% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $26.36 and $46.99 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 9.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $41.89 an hour, 41% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $28.70 and $49.02 an hour. About 120 work in the metro. That is 7.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.27 an hour, which is 34% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.67 and $37.76 an hour. BLS counts 1,020 of them working in the area, 61.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $3,200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $3,300. That is a swing of roughly 13.0% to 12.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Peoria has 166,020 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 141st 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% | $26.36 | $36.83 | $46.99 | $26.65 | 1.38 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $28.70 | $41.89 | $49.02 | $29.71 | 1.41 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $22.67 | $30.27 | $37.76 | $22.66 | 1.34 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.38 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Peoria
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Peoria. 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
$13,100 to $22,900
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$20,400 to $30,200
Standing seam steel
Premium
$27,800 to $37,600
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $7,900 – $13,800 | $12,300 – $18,300 | $16,800 – $22,700 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $13,100 – $22,900 | $20,400 – $30,200 | $27,800 – $37,600 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $18,200 – $31,900 | $28,500 – $42,200 | $38,700 – $52,400 |
What nearby projects cost in Peoria
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Peoria wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+20%) and attic insulation lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,650 – $14,800 | +20% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,550 | +10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,350 – $28,000 | +11% |
Peoria weather and the metal roof calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Peoria Gtr Peoria Ap (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 Peoria are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Peoria gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 26 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (4.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.7 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 23 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 | 34 | 18 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 21 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 51 | 32 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 42 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 62 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 33 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 23 | 2.2 | Cold |
Peoria against nearby metros and the rest of Illinois
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Peoria. Davenport is the lowest at about $20,300 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, ILthis page | $13,100 – $37,600 | $25,300 | |
| Bloomington, IL40 miles | $13,200 – $37,700 | $25,400 | level |
| Davenport, IA65 miles | $9,700 – $30,900 | $20,300 | −20% |
| Springfield, IL65 miles | $13,300 – $37,900 | $25,600 | +1% |
| Champaign, IL75 miles | $11,500 – $34,400 | $23,000 | −9% |
| Rockford, IL110 miles | $11,600 – $34,700 | $23,100 | −9% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $13,400 – $39,400 | $26,400 | +4% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −16% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Peoria ranks #14 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Peoria is 4% below the Illinois figure.
Elsewhere in Illinois
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $14,100 – $41,300 | $27,700 | +9% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $11,600 – $34,700 | $23,100 | −9% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $11,500 – $34,400 | $23,000 | −9% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $13,300 – $37,900 | $25,600 | +1% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $13,200 – $37,700 | $25,400 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Peoria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $7,550 – $26,500 | $17,000 | −33% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $8,650 – $29,000 | $18,800 | −26% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $13,600 – $39,300 | $26,400 | +4% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −25% |
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Metal roof in Peoria: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Peoria?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $13,100 to $37,600 in the Peoria area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,400 to $30,200. 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 Peoria?
About $6.45 to $18.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Peoria or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $25,400, which is 0% more than Peoria ($25,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Peoria?
About 66% at the midpoint, or $16,600 out of $25,300. Materials are 33% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Peoria?
$13,100 to $37,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Peoria?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $460 for fees in the Peoria area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Peoria expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Illinois?
Peoria is 4% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($26,400 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Peoria?
The BLS median is $36.83 an hour in the Peoria area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.36 to $46.99.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Peoria?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $13,100 to $22,900 and premium work $27,800 to $37,600. 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 Peoria?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November 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 Peoria
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.