Metal roof cost in Las Vegas, NV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,150 – $30,000
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.50 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #175
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Las Vegas, NV usually costs $9,150 to $30,000 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $4.50 to $15 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,750 less. Roofers earn a median of $23.94 an hour in the Las Vegas area, 10% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Las Vegas, NV, standard level
$15,400 to $23,700
About $7.55 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $9,150 | $12,000 |
| Permits and fees | $260 | $400 |
| Total | $15,400 | $23,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Las Vegas, NV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 44% |
| Labor | $7,050 | $10,600 | $14,100 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $330 | $500 | 2% |
| Total | $9,150 | $19,600 | $30,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Las Vegas number
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 70% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.94 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Las Vegas is 0.88 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 54% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Las Vegas is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,650 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.2: $150 to $500.
Is Las Vegas cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Riverside is the priciest of the group at $23,100. Prescott Valley is the cheapest at $18,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NVthis page | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ80 miles | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −2% |
| St. George, UT110 miles | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | level |
| Riverside, CA130 miles | $11,200 – $34,900 | $23,100 | +18% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ175 miles | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −4% |
| Flagstaff, AZ185 miles | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | −1% |
| Nevada (statewide) | $9,300 – $30,300 | $19,800 | +1% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Las Vegas ranks #175 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Las Vegas is 1% below the Nevada figure.
Elsewhere in Nevada
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $9,400 – $30,500 | $20,000 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Las Vegas against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $11,400 – $35,700 | $23,600 | +20% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $14,000 – $40,800 | $27,400 | +40% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $9,200 – $29,800 | $19,500 | level |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $8,600 – $28,600 | $18,600 | −5% |
Las Vegas 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, Las Vegas Air Terminal (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 Las Vegas are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Las Vegas gets about 4 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (0.8 inches in February). Inside the workable window, April and May are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.1 inches. The station averages about 136 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 | 58 | 39 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 43 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 49 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 55 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 88 | 64 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 99 | 74 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 104 | 80 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 102 | 78 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 94 | 70 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Oct | 81 | 58 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 46 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 38 | 0.4 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Las Vegas
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Las Vegas wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (−2%) and gutters lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,700 – $11,700 | −6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,700 | −2% |
What local crews earn in Las Vegas
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 Las Vegas the blend is 0.88.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $23.94 an hour, 10% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.06 and $30.58 an hour. About 1,350 work in the metro. That is 11.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $22.33 an hour, 25% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.41 and $56.89 an hour. About 910 work in the metro. That is 8.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.19 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.36 and $30.14 an hour. BLS counts 8,280 of them working in the area, 72.8 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 $2,100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $280. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 10.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas has 1,136,960 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 26th 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% | $23.06 | $23.94 | $30.58 | $26.65 | 0.90 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.41 | $22.33 | $56.89 | $29.71 | 0.75 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $19.36 | $23.19 | $30.14 | $22.66 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Why two Las Vegas quotes can differ
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).
Las Vegas: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Las Vegas. 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
$9,150 to $17,500
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,400 to $23,700
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,700 to $30,000
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,550 – $10,600 | $9,350 – $14,400 | $13,100 – $18,200 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,150 – $17,500 | $15,400 – $23,700 | $21,700 – $30,000 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,700 – $24,400 | $21,400 – $33,100 | $30,200 – $41,800 |
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Metal roof in Las Vegas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Las Vegas?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $9,150 to $30,000 in the Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas?
About $4.50 to $15 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $150 to $500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Las Vegas or Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,200, which is 2% less than Las Vegas ($19,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Las Vegas?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $10,600 out of $19,600. Materials are 44% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Las Vegas?
$9,150 to $30,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Las Vegas?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $150 to $500 for fees in the Las Vegas area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Las Vegas expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Nevada?
Las Vegas is 1% below the Nevada statewide estimate ($19,800 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nevada; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Las Vegas?
The BLS median is $23.94 an hour in the Las Vegas area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.06 to $30.58.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Las Vegas?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,150 to $17,500 and premium work $21,700 to $30,000. 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 Las Vegas?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. April and May 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 Las Vegas
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.