Metal roof cost in Reno, NV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,400 – $30,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.60 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #152
- 1 = most expensive
Reno homeowners pay roughly $9,400 to $30,500 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, Reno is 6% lower. Roofers earn a median of $25.00 an hour in the Reno area, 6% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Reno, NV, standard level
$15,700 to $24,200
About $7.75 to $12 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $9,500 | $12,400 |
| Permits and fees | $260 | $400 |
| Total | $15,700 | $24,200 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Reno, NV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 43% |
| Labor | $7,300 | $11,000 | $14,600 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $330 | $510 | 2% |
| Total | $9,400 | $20,000 | $30,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Reno number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: roofers at 70%, sheet metal workers at 20%, construction laborers at 10%. Weighted together, Reno wages are 0.91 times the national level. Labor makes up about 55% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Reno metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,650, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.0) and land at $150 to $510.
Related projects, priced for Reno
Because every project leans on different trades, Reno's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs −1% and gutters −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,850 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,300 – $25,000 | −1% |
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 Reno is 0.91 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $25.00 an hour, which is 6% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $24.29 and $31.07 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 23.9 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 $22.15 an hour, which is 25% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.26 and $25.94 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 10.2 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 $24.63 an hour, 9% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.27 and $34.75 an hour. About 2,510 work in the metro. That is 91.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.07 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,900. At the 25th percentile ($24.29) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 9.6% or 1.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 275,680 jobs in the Reno area. That makes it the 92nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.18% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $24.29 | $25.00 | $31.07 | $26.65 | 0.94 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $21.26 | $22.15 | $25.94 | $29.71 | 0.75 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $22.27 | $24.63 | $34.75 | $22.66 | 1.09 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
When to schedule metal roof in Reno
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Reno Tahoe Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Reno (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Reno gets about 7 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 21 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and December (1.3 inches in January). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.4 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 65 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 | 48 | 26 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 29 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 34 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 39 | 0.4 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 47 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 54 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 60 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 58 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 50 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 40 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 31 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 26 | 1.1 | Workable |
How Reno compares
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Sacramento is the priciest of the group at $23,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NVthis page | $9,400 – $30,500 | $20,000 | |
| Chico, CA115 miles | $11,300 – $35,500 | $23,400 | +17% |
| Sacramento, CA125 miles | $11,600 – $36,100 | $23,900 | +19% |
| Redding, CA135 miles | $11,400 – $35,700 | $23,500 | +18% |
| Stockton, CA185 miles | $11,300 – $35,400 | $23,300 | +17% |
| Vallejo, CA185 miles | $11,300 – $35,400 | $23,400 | +17% |
| Nevada (statewide) | $9,300 – $30,300 | $19,800 | −1% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Reno comes in at #152 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, Reno is 1% above the Nevada figure.
Other Nevada metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Reno's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Reno against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $11,000 – $34,000 | $22,500 | +13% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,600 | −7% |
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | −2% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $9,000 – $29,700 | $19,400 | −3% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: metal roof pricing in Reno
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Reno 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
$9,400 to $17,900
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,700 to $24,200
Standing seam steel
Premium
$22,100 to $30,500
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,700 – $10,800 | $9,550 – $14,700 | $13,400 – $18,500 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,400 – $17,900 | $15,700 – $24,200 | $22,100 – $30,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $13,100 – $24,900 | $21,900 – $33,700 | $30,800 – $42,600 |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Reno
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 Reno: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Reno?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $9,400 to $30,500 in the Reno area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,700 to $24,200. 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 Reno?
About $4.60 to $15 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $150 to $510 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Reno or Chico?
Chico is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $23,400, which is 17% more than Reno ($20,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Reno?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $11,000 out of $20,000. Materials are 43% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Reno?
$9,400 to $30,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Reno?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $150 to $510 for fees in the Reno area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Reno expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Nevada?
Reno is 1% above 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 Reno?
The BLS median is $25.00 an hour in the Reno area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.29 to $31.07.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Reno?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,400 to $17,900 and premium work $22,100 to $30,500. 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 Reno?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. June and September 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 Reno
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.