Metal roof cost in Missouri
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,600 – $30,900
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.70 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $21,300
- Metros covered
- 6
Across Missouri, a metal roof costs about $9,600 to $30,900 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Statewide, that midpoint is 5% below the US figure of $21,300. Roofers earn a median $23.35 an hour in Missouri (US: $26.65).
Inside Missouri, the metros we cover range from $17,500 (Joplin) to $22,400 (St. Louis) 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 Missouri (statewide), standard level
$16,000 to $24,500
About $7.85 to $12 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $9,750 | $12,800 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $360 |
| Total | $16,000 | $24,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Missouri
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 43% |
| Labor | $7,500 | $11,300 | $15,000 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $450 | 1% |
| Total | $9,600 | $20,200 | $30,900 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Missouri
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Missouri wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$9,600 to $18,100
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$16,000 to $24,500
Standing seam steel
Premium
$22,400 to $30,900
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,800 – $11,000 | $9,700 – $14,800 | $13,600 – $18,700 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,600 – $18,100 | $16,000 – $24,500 | $22,400 – $30,900 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $13,400 – $25,200 | $22,300 – $34,200 | $31,200 – $43,100 |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Missouri
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).
When Missouri weather lets you install
Season matters for metal roof. For each Missouri metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Springfield has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Missouri at 11 months (February through December); Kansas City has the shortest at 9 (February through June and August through November). Rainfall runs from 38 inches a year in Kansas City to 47 inches in Springfield.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 25 | 90 | 44 | 10: February through June and August through December |
| Kansas City | 22 | 90 | 38 | 9: February through June and August through November |
| Springfield | 23 | 88 | 47 | 11: February through December |
| Columbia | 23 | 89 | 45 | 10: February through November |
| Joplin | 25 | 90 | 46 | 10: September through June |
| Jefferson City | 23 | 89 | 40 | 11: February through December |
Other Missouri jobs that often go with metal roof
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Missouri wages and prices. Against national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+3%) and roof replacement lowest (−6%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,700 – $11,700 | −6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,100 | +3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,500 – $25,600 | +1% |
Wages behind the Missouri number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.94 for Missouri.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $23.35 an hour, which is 12% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $20.55 and $31.11 an hour. BLS counts 2,050 of them working in the state, 7.0 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 $30.56 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.84 and $47.16 an hour. BLS counts 2,640 of them working in the state, 9.0 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 $27.28 an hour, 20% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.93 and $37.30 an hour. About 17,050 work in the state. That is 58.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($31.11 an hour) would add about $2,450 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.55) would take off about $880. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,936,050 jobs across Missouri (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $20.55 | $23.35 | $31.11 | $26.65 | 0.88 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.84 | $30.56 | $47.16 | $29.71 | 1.03 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $21.93 | $27.28 | $37.30 | $22.66 | 1.20 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Missouri metro-by-metro prices
3 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $20,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 28%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $10,900 – $34,000 | $22,400 | +11% |
| Jefferson City, MO | $11,100 – $33,700 | $22,400 | +11% |
| Kansas City, MO | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | +9% |
| Columbia, MO | $9,100 – $29,700 | $19,400 | −4% |
| Springfield, MO | $8,900 – $29,300 | $19,100 | −6% |
| Joplin, MO | $7,850 – $27,200 | $17,500 | −13% |
Missouri versus the states around it
Missouri ranks 29 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. Missouri sits at $20,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 220 miles away | $9,450 – $30,400 | $19,900 | −2% |
| Arkansas | 230 miles away | $8,600 – $28,700 | $18,600 | −8% |
| Kansas | 250 miles away | $9,150 – $29,800 | $19,500 | −4% |
| Nebraska | 270 miles away | $9,200 – $29,800 | $19,500 | −4% |
| Illinois | 310 miles away | $13,400 – $39,400 | $26,400 | +30% |
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Metal roof in Missouri: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Missouri?
$9,600 to $30,900 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Missouri can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Missouri is cheapest for metal roof?
Joplin at about $17,500 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). The priciest is St. Louis at $22,400.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Missouri than the US average?
It is 5% cheaper: $20,200 against $21,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Missouri?
About 56% ($11,300). Materials are 43%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.94x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in Missouri?
The BLS statewide median is $23.35 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.55 to $31.11.
+Where does Missouri rank for metal roof costs?
29th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $20,200 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Missouri?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,600 to $18,100 and premium work $22,400 to $30,900. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+Does the season matter for metal roof in Missouri?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Missouri metros we cover, Springfield 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 Missouri
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.