Metal roof cost in Sioux City, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,350 – $30,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.60 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #163
- 1 = most expensive
Sioux City homeowners pay roughly $9,350 to $30,100 to install a metal roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $4.60 to $15 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Sioux City is 7% lower. Roofers earn a median of $22.62 an hour in the Sioux City area, 15% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Sioux City, IA, standard level
$15,600 to $23,900
About $7.65 to $12 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,850 | $11,100 |
| Labor | $9,500 | $12,400 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $340 |
| Total | $15,600 | $23,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Sioux City, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,450 | $15,000 | 43% |
| Labor | $7,300 | $11,000 | $14,600 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $280 | $430 | 1% |
| Total | $9,350 | $19,700 | $30,100 | 100% |
Where the Sioux City price comes from
Labor is 56% 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 Sioux City the blended ratio comes out at 0.92.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sioux City metro is 94.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,450, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (86.5) and land at $130 to $430.
Why two Sioux City 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.
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 Sioux City is 0.92 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $22.62 an hour, which is 15% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.46 and $27.56 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 12.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $32.38 an hour, which is 9% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.42 and $36.63 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 6.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.38 an hour, 3% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.71 and $28.72 an hour. About 560 work in the metro. That is 74.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.56 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,550. At the 25th percentile ($18.46) it shrinks by about $1,300. The total moves by 7.9% or 6.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 75,010 jobs in the Sioux City area. That makes it the 247th 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% | $18.46 | $22.62 | $27.56 | $26.65 | 0.85 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.42 | $32.38 | $36.63 | $29.71 | 1.09 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $21.71 | $23.38 | $28.72 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Sioux City
Because every project leans on different trades, Sioux City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −4% and roof replacement −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,850 – $23,500 | −7% |
Sioux City against nearby metros and the rest of Iowa
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Sioux City. Lincoln is the lowest at about $19,200 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IAthis page | $9,350 – $30,100 | $19,700 | |
| Sioux Falls, SD75 miles | $9,050 – $29,700 | $19,400 | −2% |
| Omaha, NE85 miles | $9,500 – $30,400 | $20,000 | +1% |
| Lincoln, NE120 miles | $8,950 – $29,400 | $19,200 | −3% |
| Des Moines, IA145 miles | $9,550 – $30,600 | $20,100 | +2% |
| Waterloo, IA195 miles | $9,400 – $30,200 | $19,800 | level |
| Iowa (statewide) | $9,450 – $30,400 | $19,900 | +1% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Sioux City comes in at #163 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, Sioux City is 1% below the Iowa figure.
Other Iowa metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $9,550 – $30,600 | $20,100 | +2% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $9,700 – $30,900 | $20,300 | +3% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $9,800 – $31,000 | $20,400 | +3% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $9,450 – $30,400 | $19,900 | +1% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $9,400 – $30,200 | $19,800 | level |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $9,450 – $30,400 | $19,900 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Sioux City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $8,450 – $28,300 | $18,400 | −7% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −4% |
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $11,100 – $35,200 | $23,200 | +17% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $8,650 – $29,000 | $18,800 | −5% |
When to schedule metal roof in Sioux City
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Sioux City Gateway Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Sioux City (9 of 12 months). 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.
Sioux City gets about 29 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 36 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.3 inches. The station averages about 25 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 | 30 | 10 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 15 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 26 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 49 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 59 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 63 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 51 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 38 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 25 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 33 | 15 | 1.0 | Cold |
Sioux City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sioux City 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
$9,350 to $17,600
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,600 to $23,900
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,800 to $30,100
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,650 – $10,700 | $9,450 – $14,500 | $13,200 – $18,200 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,350 – $17,600 | $15,600 – $23,900 | $21,800 – $30,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $13,000 – $24,600 | $21,700 – $33,300 | $30,400 – $42,000 |
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Metal roof in Sioux City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Sioux City?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $9,350 to $30,100 in the Sioux City area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,600 to $23,900. 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 Sioux City?
About $4.60 to $15 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $130 to $430 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Sioux City or Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,400, which is 2% less than Sioux City ($19,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux City?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $11,000 out of $19,700. Materials are 43% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Sioux City?
$9,350 to $30,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Sioux City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $130 to $430 for fees in the Sioux City area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux City expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Iowa?
Sioux City is 1% below the Iowa statewide estimate ($19,900 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Sioux City?
The BLS median is $22.62 an hour in the Sioux City area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.46 to $27.56.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Sioux City?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,350 to $17,600 and premium work $21,800 to $30,100. 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 Sioux City?
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 Sioux City
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.