Metal roof cost in Evansville, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $10,900 – $33,300
- Per sq ft of roof
- $5.40 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #90
- 1 = most expensive
Evansville homeowners pay roughly $10,900 to $33,300 to install a metal roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $5.40 to $16.50 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Evansville is 4% higher. Roofers earn a median of $28.84 an hour in the Evansville area, 8% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Evansville, IN, standard level
$17,600 to $26,600
About $8.70 to $13 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,850 | $11,100 |
| Labor | $11,500 | $15,100 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $360 |
| Total | $17,600 | $26,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Evansville, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,500 | $15,100 | 38% |
| Labor | $8,900 | $13,300 | $17,800 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $460 | 1% |
| Total | $10,900 | $22,100 | $33,300 | 100% |
Why Evansville prices look the way they do
Labor is 60% 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 Evansville the blended ratio comes out at 1.11.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Evansville metro is 94.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,500, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.5) and land at $140 to $460.
Cost by quality level and size in Evansville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Evansville 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
$10,900 to $19,900
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$17,600 to $26,600
Standing seam steel
Premium
$24,400 to $33,300
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $6,600 – $12,000 | $10,700 – $16,100 | $14,700 – $20,200 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $10,900 – $19,900 | $17,600 – $26,600 | $24,400 – $33,300 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $15,200 – $27,700 | $24,600 – $37,100 | $34,000 – $46,500 |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Evansville
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).
Planning more than one job in Evansville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Evansville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +3% and attic insulation +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,400 – $12,800 | +3% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,600 – $25,700 | +2% |
When to schedule metal roof in Evansville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Evansville Regional Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Evansville (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Evansville gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 11 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.1 inches in April). Inside the workable window, February and August are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 41 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 | 42 | 26 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 28 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 36 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 46 | 5.1 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 57 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 69 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 67 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 59 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 47 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 30 | 3.8 | Workable |
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 Evansville is 1.11 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $28.84 an hour, which is 8% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $20.61 and $30.34 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the area, 5.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $35.64 an hour, which is 20% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.25 and $41.85 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 8.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.59 an hour, 13% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.29 and $29.38 an hour. About 1,500 work in the metro. That is 110.9 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 ($30.34 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $470. At the 25th percentile ($20.61) it shrinks by about $2,600. The total moves by 2.1% or 11.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 135,250 jobs in the Evansville area. That makes it the 162nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $20.61 | $28.84 | $30.34 | $26.65 | 1.08 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $24.25 | $35.64 | $41.85 | $29.71 | 1.20 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $21.29 | $25.59 | $29.38 | $22.66 | 1.13 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
How Evansville compares
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Evansville is the priciest of the group. Clarksville is the cheapest at $18,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, INthis page | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $8,550 – $28,800 | $18,700 | −15% |
| Terre Haute, IN95 miles | $9,750 – $31,000 | $20,400 | −8% |
| Bowling Green, KY95 miles | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | −13% |
| Bloomington, IN95 miles | $9,500 – $30,500 | $20,000 | −9% |
| Louisville, KY105 miles | $9,400 – $30,600 | $20,000 | −10% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $10,400 – $32,500 | $21,400 | −3% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Evansville comes in at #90 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, Evansville is 3% above the Indiana figure.
Other Indiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $9,800 – $31,100 | $20,500 | −7% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $9,350 – $30,200 | $19,800 | −11% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $11,300 – $34,100 | $22,700 | +3% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $10,300 – $32,100 | $21,200 | −4% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $8,950 – $29,400 | $19,200 | −13% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $9,500 – $30,500 | $20,000 | −9% |
Cities with a workforce like Evansville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Evansville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $11,600 – $34,700 | $23,100 | +5% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $12,300 – $35,900 | $24,100 | +9% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $9,800 – $31,000 | $20,400 | −8% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $8,700 – $28,800 | $18,800 | −15% |
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Metal roof in Evansville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Evansville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $10,900 to $33,300 in the Evansville area. A standard-spec job lands at $17,600 to $26,600. 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 Evansville?
About $5.40 to $16.50 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 Evansville or Clarksville?
Clarksville is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $18,700, which is 15% less than Evansville ($22,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Evansville?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $13,300 out of $22,100. Materials are 38% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Evansville?
$10,900 to $33,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Evansville?
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 Evansville area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Evansville expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Indiana?
Evansville is 3% above the Indiana statewide estimate ($21,400 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Evansville?
The BLS median is $28.84 an hour in the Evansville area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.61 to $30.34.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Evansville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $10,900 to $19,900 and premium work $24,400 to $33,300. 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 Evansville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February 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 Evansville
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.