Metal roof cost in Albuquerque, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,900 – $29,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.35 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #220
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a metal roof in the Albuquerque area: $8,900 to $29,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 10% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $22.01 an hour in the Albuquerque area, 17% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Albuquerque, NM, standard level
$15,100 to $23,300
About $7.40 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,300 |
| Labor | $8,850 | $11,600 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $380 |
| Total | $15,100 | $23,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Albuquerque, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 45% |
| Labor | $6,800 | $10,200 | $13,600 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $310 | $480 | 2% |
| Total | $8,900 | $19,200 | $29,500 | 100% |
Why Albuquerque 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 $22.01 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Albuquerque is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 53% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Albuquerque is at 96.1 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 95.5: $140 to $480.
Who does the work: Albuquerque trade wages
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 Albuquerque the blend is 0.85.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $22.01 an hour, 17% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.95 and $27.96 an hour. About 710 work in the metro. That is 17.5 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 $27.90 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $38.05 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 10.4 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 $19.44 an hour, which is 14% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $23.09 an hour. BLS counts 4,140 of them working in the area, 102.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,900 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $960. That is a swing of roughly 5.0% to 9.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Albuquerque has 404,700 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 62nd 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% | $18.95 | $22.01 | $27.96 | $26.65 | 0.83 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $20.00 | $27.90 | $38.05 | $29.71 | 0.94 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.40 | $19.44 | $23.09 | $22.66 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Albuquerque: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Albuquerque. 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
$8,900 to $17,100
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,100 to $23,300
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,200 to $29,500
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,400 – $10,400 | $9,150 – $14,100 | $12,900 – $17,900 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,900 – $17,100 | $15,100 – $23,300 | $21,200 – $29,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,400 – $23,900 | $21,000 – $32,500 | $29,600 – $41,100 |
Albuquerque against nearby metros and the rest of New Mexico
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Albuquerque is the priciest of the group. El Paso is the cheapest at $17,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NMthis page | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | |
| Santa Fe, NM40 miles | $8,800 – $29,400 | $19,100 | −1% |
| Las Cruces, NM195 miles | $8,100 – $27,900 | $18,000 | −6% |
| Pueblo, CO235 miles | $8,800 – $29,300 | $19,000 | −1% |
| El Paso, TX255 miles | $7,600 – $26,600 | $17,100 | −11% |
| Amarillo, TX255 miles | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,700 | −3% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $8,750 – $29,200 | $19,000 | −1% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Albuquerque ranks #220 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Albuquerque is 1% above the New Mexico figure.
Elsewhere in New Mexico
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $8,100 – $27,900 | $18,000 | −6% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $8,800 – $29,400 | $19,100 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albuquerque against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $11,100 – $33,600 | $22,300 | +16% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $13,400 – $38,700 | $26,100 | +36% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $9,000 – $29,400 | $19,200 | level |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $9,550 – $30,600 | $20,100 | +5% |
Related projects, priced for Albuquerque
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Albuquerque wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and roof replacement lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,000 – $24,000 | −5% |
The best months for metal roof in Albuquerque
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Albuquerque Intl Ap (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 Albuquerque are August through May: 10 of 12. Outside them, June and July have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Albuquerque gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 8 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (1.6 inches in July). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.4 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 64 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 | 48 | 26 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 30 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 36 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 43 | 0.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 52 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 62 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 67 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 58 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 46 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 34 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 27 | 0.5 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Albuquerque?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,900 to $29,500 in the Albuquerque area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,100 to $23,300. 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 Albuquerque?
About $4.35 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Albuquerque or Santa Fe?
Santa Fe is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,100, which is 1% less than Albuquerque ($19,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albuquerque?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $10,200 out of $19,200. Materials are 45% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Albuquerque?
$8,900 to $29,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Albuquerque?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $480 for fees in the Albuquerque area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albuquerque expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Albuquerque is 1% above the New Mexico statewide estimate ($19,000 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Mexico; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Albuquerque?
The BLS median is $22.01 an hour in the Albuquerque area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.95 to $27.96.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Albuquerque?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,900 to $17,100 and premium work $21,200 to $29,500. 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 Albuquerque?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through May. January and February 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 Albuquerque
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.