Metal roof cost in Indiana
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $10,400 – $32,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $5.15 – $16
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $21,300
- Metros covered
- 8
Indiana prices for metal roof: $10,400 to $32,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $5.15 to $16 per sq ft of roof without the permit. The state midpoint is 1% above the national one. Local wages for roofers are $27.88 an hour.
Inside Indiana, the metros we cover range from $19,200 (Lafayette) to $22,700 (South Bend) 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 Indiana (statewide), standard level
$17,000 to $25,900
About $8.40 to $12.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,900 | $11,300 |
| Labor | $10,900 | $14,200 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $370 |
| Total | $17,000 | $25,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Indiana
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,600 | $15,300 | 40% |
| Labor | $8,350 | $12,500 | $16,700 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $470 | 1% |
| Total | $10,400 | $21,400 | $32,500 | 100% |
Metal roof cost by metro in Indiana
2 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $21,400, and the top-to-bottom gap is 18%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend, IN | $11,300 – $34,100 | $22,700 | +6% |
| Evansville, IN | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | +3% |
| Elkhart, IN | $10,300 – $32,100 | $21,200 | −1% |
| Indianapolis, IN | $9,800 – $31,100 | $20,500 | −5% |
| Terre Haute, IN | $9,750 – $31,000 | $20,400 | −5% |
| Bloomington, IN | $9,500 – $30,500 | $20,000 | −7% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $9,350 – $30,200 | $19,800 | −8% |
| Lafayette, IN | $8,950 – $29,400 | $19,200 | −11% |
If you are planning more than one job in Indiana
Each project weights the trades differently, so Indiana's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, roof replacement is +1% and gutters −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,250 – $12,600 | +1% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,200 | level |
Why two Indiana 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.
Other metals
Tin runs $600-$1,800 per roofing square (100 sq ft) installed and aluminum $700-$1,700 per square (HomeGuide).
Weather windows across Indiana
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Indiana is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Evansville has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Indiana at 11 months (February through December); Terre Haute has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 35 inches a year in Elkhart to 49 inches in Bloomington.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 21 | 85 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| Fort Wayne | 18 | 84 | 39 | 9: March through November |
| Evansville | 26 | 89 | 48 | 11: February through December |
| South Bend | 17 | 83 | 39 | 9: March through November |
| Elkhart | 18 | 83 | 35 | 9: March through November |
| Lafayette | 18 | 84 | 37 | 9: March through November |
| Bloomington | 21 | 85 | 49 | 9: March through November |
| Terre Haute | 21 | 86 | 41 | 9: March through November |
Indiana against its neighbors
Indiana ranks 22 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. Indiana sits at $21,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 140 miles away | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | −9% |
| Illinois | 140 miles away | $13,400 – $39,400 | $26,400 | +23% |
| Ohio | 180 miles away | $9,900 – $31,200 | $20,500 | −4% |
| Michigan | 220 miles away | $10,600 – $32,900 | $21,700 | +1% |
| Wisconsin | 260 miles away | $11,000 – $33,500 | $22,200 | +4% |
What roofers and the other trades earn in Indiana
Indiana's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.05 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $27.88 an hour, 5% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.79 and $36.64 an hour. About 2,980 work in the state. That is 9.3 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 $30.79 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.47 and $43.81 an hour. About 4,580 work in the state. That is 14.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.07 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.28 and $29.92 an hour. BLS counts 28,600 of them working in the state, 89.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($36.64 an hour) would add about $2,750 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.79) would take off about $1,900. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,201,220 jobs across Indiana (May 2025), which is 2.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $21.79 | $27.88 | $36.64 | $26.65 | 1.05 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.47 | $30.79 | $43.81 | $29.71 | 1.04 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $21.28 | $24.07 | $29.92 | $22.66 | 1.06 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Indiana prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small (1,200 sq ft of roof) to large (2,800 sq ft of roof).
Basic
$10,400 to $19,200
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$17,000 to $25,900
Standing seam steel
Premium
$23,700 to $32,500
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $6,300 – $11,700 | $10,300 – $15,700 | $14,300 – $19,700 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $10,400 – $19,200 | $17,000 – $25,900 | $23,700 – $32,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $14,500 – $26,800 | $23,800 – $36,100 | $33,000 – $45,300 |
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Metal roof in Indiana: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Indiana?
$10,400 to $32,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Indiana can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Indiana is cheapest for metal roof?
Lafayette at about $19,200 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). The priciest is South Bend at $22,700.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Indiana than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $21,400 against $21,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Indiana?
About 59% ($12,500). Materials are 40%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.05x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in Indiana?
The BLS statewide median is $27.88 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.79 to $36.64.
+Where does Indiana rank for metal roof costs?
22nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $21,400 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Indiana?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $10,400 to $19,200 and premium work $23,700 to $32,500. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+Does the season matter for metal roof in Indiana?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Indiana metros we cover, Evansville has the most comfortable months (11 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 Indiana
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.