Metal roof cost in Wichita, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,600 – $28,700
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.25 – $14
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #275
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Wichita, KS usually costs $8,600 to $28,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $4.25 to $14 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,650 less. Roofers earn a median of $22.00 an hour in the Wichita area, 17% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Wichita, KS, standard level
$14,600 to $22,700
About $7.20 to $11 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,850 | $11,100 |
| Labor | $8,600 | $11,200 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $350 |
| Total | $14,600 | $22,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Wichita, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,450 | $15,000 | 45% |
| Labor | $6,600 | $9,900 | $13,200 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $290 | $440 | 2% |
| Total | $8,600 | $18,700 | $28,700 | 100% |
Why Wichita prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 70% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Wichita is 0.83 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 53% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Wichita is at 94.0 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 88.9: $130 to $440.
What local crews earn in Wichita
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 Wichita the blend is 0.83.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $22.00 an hour, 17% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.81 and $27.49 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 7.8 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 $23.85 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.77 and $37.46 an hour. About 690 work in the metro. That is 22.4 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 $19.89 an hour, which is 12% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $22.93 an hour. BLS counts 2,300 of them working in the area, 74.5 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 $1,750 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,000. That is a swing of roughly 5.4% to 9.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Wichita has 308,570 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 82nd 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% | $18.81 | $22.00 | $27.49 | $26.65 | 0.83 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.77 | $23.85 | $37.46 | $29.71 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.93 | $19.89 | $22.93 | $22.66 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Wichita
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Wichita. 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
$8,600 to $16,700
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$14,600 to $22,700
Standing seam steel
Premium
$20,700 to $28,700
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,250 – $10,100 | $8,900 – $13,800 | $12,500 – $17,400 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,600 – $16,700 | $14,600 – $22,700 | $20,700 – $28,700 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,000 – $23,200 | $20,400 – $31,600 | $28,800 – $40,000 |
Wichita 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, Wichita (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 Wichita are February through June and September through December: 9 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
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.
Wichita gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 1.2 and 1.2 inches. The station averages about 65 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 | 44 | 23 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 49 | 26 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 36 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 45 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 56 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 70 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 69 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 83 | 60 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 47 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 35 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 25 | 1.2 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Wichita bid
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).
Metal and gauge
Galvalume and galvanized steel are budget-friendly; copper and zinc are the top of the range.
Related projects, priced for Wichita
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Wichita wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−3%) and roof replacement lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $980 – $3,850 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,500 | −11% |
How Wichita compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,000 sq ft of roof range from $17,500 to $22,100 across Wichita and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KSthis page | $8,600 – $28,700 | $18,700 | |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $9,200 – $29,800 | $19,500 | +4% |
| Topeka, KS125 miles | $9,250 – $29,900 | $19,600 | +5% |
| Oklahoma City, OK155 miles | $8,850 – $29,100 | $19,000 | +2% |
| Joplin, MO155 miles | $7,850 – $27,200 | $17,500 | −6% |
| Kansas City, MO175 miles | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | +19% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $9,150 – $29,800 | $19,500 | +4% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Wichita ranks #275 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Wichita is 4% below the Kansas figure.
Elsewhere in Kansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $9,250 – $29,900 | $19,600 | +5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wichita against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $9,100 – $30,000 | $19,600 | +5% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $8,850 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +3% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $10,500 – $32,400 | $21,500 | +15% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $9,200 – $30,200 | $19,700 | +6% |
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Metal roof in Wichita: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Wichita?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,600 to $28,700 in the Wichita area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,600 to $22,700. 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 Wichita?
About $4.25 to $14 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 Wichita or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,500, which is 4% more than Wichita ($18,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wichita?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $9,900 out of $18,700. Materials are 45% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Wichita?
$8,600 to $28,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Wichita?
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 Wichita area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wichita expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Kansas?
Wichita is 4% below 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 Wichita?
The BLS median is $22.00 an hour in the Wichita area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.81 to $27.49.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Wichita?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,600 to $16,700 and premium work $20,700 to $28,700. 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 Wichita?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through December. February and December 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 Wichita
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.