Metal roof cost in Las Cruces, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,100 – $27,900
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −16%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #295
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a metal roof in the Las Cruces area: $8,100 to $27,900 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 16% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $18.78 an hour in the Las Cruces area, 30% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Las Cruces, NM, standard level
$14,000 to $22,000
About $6.90 to $11 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,300 |
| Labor | $7,850 | $10,300 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $360 |
| Total | $14,000 | $22,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Las Cruces, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 48% |
| Labor | $6,050 | $9,050 | $12,100 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $290 | $450 | 2% |
| Total | $8,100 | $18,000 | $27,900 | 100% |
Why Las Cruces prices look the way they do
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, Las Cruces wages are 0.75 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Las Cruces 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 90.2: $140 to $450.
The best months for metal roof in Las Cruces
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, State Univ (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 Cruces are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Las Cruces gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 1 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (1.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, March and April are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 109 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 | 59 | 30 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 34 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 39 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 46 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 54 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 96 | 64 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 69 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 68 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 61 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 48 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 37 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 30 | 0.6 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Las Cruces
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Las Cruces wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and roof replacement lowest (−19%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $4,800 – $10,300 | −19% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,850 – $23,500 | −7% |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Las Cruces
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).
Las Cruces: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Las Cruces. 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
$8,100 to $16,000
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$14,000 to $22,000
Standing seam steel
Premium
$20,000 to $27,900
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,900 – $9,700 | $8,500 – $13,300 | $12,100 – $16,900 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,100 – $16,000 | $14,000 – $22,000 | $20,000 – $27,900 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $11,300 – $22,300 | $19,600 – $30,600 | $27,800 – $38,900 |
How Las Cruces compares
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Albuquerque is the priciest of the group at $19,200. El Paso is the cheapest at $17,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NMthis page | $8,100 – $27,900 | $18,000 | |
| El Paso, TX95 miles | $7,600 – $26,600 | $17,100 | −5% |
| Albuquerque, NM195 miles | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +7% |
| Santa Fe, NM225 miles | $8,800 – $29,400 | $19,100 | +6% |
| Odessa, TX255 miles | $8,700 – $28,900 | $18,800 | +4% |
| Midland, TX285 miles | $8,750 – $28,900 | $18,800 | +5% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $8,750 – $29,200 | $19,000 | +6% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Las Cruces ranks #295 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Las Cruces is 5% below the New Mexico figure.
Elsewhere in New Mexico
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +7% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $8,800 – $29,400 | $19,100 | +6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Las Cruces against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $11,100 – $33,700 | $22,400 | +24% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $10,300 – $32,000 | $21,200 | +18% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | +7% |
| Merced, CA | 79,510 jobs | $11,300 – $35,400 | $23,400 | +30% |
Who does the work: Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces the blend is 0.75.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $18.78 an hour, 30% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.08 and $20.94 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 6.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $26.36 an hour, 11% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $16.87 and $37.95 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 10.0 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 $18.97 an hour, which is 16% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.98 and $21.56 an hour. BLS counts 860 of them working in the area, 107.5 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 $680 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $220. That is a swing of roughly 1.2% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Las Cruces has 80,000 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 238th 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% | $18.08 | $18.78 | $20.94 | $26.65 | 0.70 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $16.87 | $26.36 | $37.95 | $29.71 | 0.89 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $16.98 | $18.97 | $21.56 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.75 | |||||
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Metal roof in Las Cruces: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Las Cruces?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,100 to $27,900 in the Las Cruces area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,000 to $22,000. 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 Cruces?
About $4 to $13.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Las Cruces or El Paso?
El Paso is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $17,100, which is 5% less than Las Cruces ($18,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Las Cruces?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $9,050 out of $18,000. Materials are 48% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Las Cruces?
$8,100 to $27,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Las Cruces?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $450 for fees in the Las Cruces area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Las Cruces expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Las Cruces is 5% below 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 Las Cruces?
The BLS median is $18.78 an hour in the Las Cruces area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.08 to $20.94.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Las Cruces?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,100 to $16,000 and premium work $20,000 to $27,900. 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 Cruces?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. March and April 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 Cruces
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.