Metal roof cost in Topeka, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,250 – $29,900
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.55 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #174
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a metal roof in Topeka, plan on $9,250 to $29,900 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $4.55 to $14.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $22.79 an hour in the Topeka area, 14% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Topeka, KS, standard level
$15,400 to $23,700
About $7.60 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,850 | $11,100 |
| Labor | $9,400 | $12,300 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $350 |
| Total | $15,400 | $23,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Topeka, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,450 | $15,000 | 43% |
| Labor | $7,200 | $10,800 | $14,400 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $290 | $440 | 1% |
| Total | $9,250 | $19,600 | $29,900 | 100% |
Where the Topeka price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 70% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.79 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Topeka is 0.90 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 55% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Topeka 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 (88.8) and land at $130 to $440.
Topeka labor market for metal roof
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 Topeka is 0.90 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $22.79 an hour, which is 14% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.69 and $30.55 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 8.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is about average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $30.56 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $19.05 and $38.60 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 15.6 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 $22.15 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.78 and $23.66 an hour. About 810 work in the metro. That is 70.0 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 ($30.55 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,450. At the 25th percentile ($22.69) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 12.5% or 0.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 115,750 jobs in the Topeka area. That makes it the 188th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $22.69 | $22.79 | $30.55 | $26.65 | 0.86 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $19.05 | $30.56 | $38.60 | $29.71 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.78 | $22.15 | $23.66 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Topeka
Because every project leans on different trades, Topeka's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −3% 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 | $1,200 – $3,950 | −5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,200 | −8% |
How Topeka compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Topeka. Joplin is the lowest at about $17,500 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 150 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KSthis page | $9,250 – $29,900 | $19,600 | |
| Kansas City, MO75 miles | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | +13% |
| Wichita, KS125 miles | $8,600 – $28,700 | $18,700 | −5% |
| Lincoln, NE135 miles | $8,950 – $29,400 | $19,200 | −2% |
| Joplin, MO150 miles | $7,850 – $27,200 | $17,500 | −10% |
| Omaha, NE155 miles | $9,500 – $30,400 | $20,000 | +2% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $9,150 – $29,800 | $19,500 | level |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Topeka comes in at #174 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, Topeka is 0% above the Kansas figure.
Other Kansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $8,600 – $28,700 | $18,700 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Topeka's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Topeka against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $8,200 – $28,100 | $18,200 | −7% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $8,550 – $28,500 | $18,500 | −5% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $7,700 – $26,900 | $17,300 | −12% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $8,950 – $29,700 | $19,300 | −1% |
Topeka: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Topeka 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
$9,250 to $17,500
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,400 to $23,700
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,600 to $29,900
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,600 – $10,600 | $9,350 – $14,400 | $13,100 – $18,100 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,250 – $17,500 | $15,400 – $23,700 | $21,600 – $29,900 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,900 – $24,400 | $21,500 – $33,100 | $30,200 – $41,700 |
Climate in Topeka: timing your metal roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Topeka Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and August through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Topeka (9 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Topeka gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 17 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 1.3 and 1.8 inches. The station averages about 50 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 | 40 | 20 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 34 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 55 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 69 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 67 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 45 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 33 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 24 | 1.5 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Topeka 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).
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Metal roof in Topeka: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Topeka?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $9,250 to $29,900 in the Topeka area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,400 to $23,700. 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 Topeka?
About $4.55 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $130 to $440 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Topeka or Kansas City?
Kansas City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $22,100, which is 13% more than Topeka ($19,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Topeka?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $10,800 out of $19,600. Materials are 43% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Topeka?
$9,250 to $29,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Topeka?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $130 to $440 for fees in the Topeka area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Topeka expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Kansas?
Topeka is 0% above the Kansas statewide estimate ($19,500 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Topeka?
The BLS median is $22.79 an hour in the Topeka area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.69 to $30.55.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Topeka?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,250 to $17,500 and premium work $21,600 to $29,900. 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 Topeka?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through November. February 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 Topeka
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.