Metal roof cost in South Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,900 – $29,400
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.35 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $21,300
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to install a metal roof in South Dakota? Plan on $8,900 to $29,400 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Wages (0.85x the US blend), materials (price index 95.5) and permit costs (88.6) put the state below the national midpoint by 10%.
Inside South Dakota, the metros we cover range from $18,800 (Rapid City) to $19,400 (Sioux Falls) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in South Dakota (statewide), standard level
$15,000 to $23,200
About $7.40 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,900 | $11,300 |
| Labor | $8,900 | $11,600 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $350 |
| Total | $15,000 | $23,200 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in South Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,600 | $15,300 | 45% |
| Labor | $6,850 | $10,300 | $13,700 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $290 | $440 | 2% |
| Total | $8,900 | $19,100 | $29,400 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in South Dakota
Each project weights the trades differently, so South Dakota's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, attic insulation is −5% and vinyl siding −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,700 | −10% |
South Dakota seasons and metal roof
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and South Dakota is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Every South Dakota metro on the list has 9 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 20 inches a year in Rapid City to 28 in Sioux Falls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 9 | 85 | 28 | 9: March through November |
| Rapid City | 16 | 84 | 20 | 9: March through November |
South Dakota versus the states around it
South Dakota ranks 44 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. South Dakota sits at $19,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $9,200 – $29,800 | $19,500 | +2% |
| North Dakota | 220 miles away | $10,600 – $32,900 | $21,700 | +14% |
| Minnesota | 290 miles away | $12,600 – $37,400 | $25,000 | +31% |
| Iowa | 330 miles away | $9,450 – $30,400 | $19,900 | +4% |
| Wyoming | 350 miles away | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | +1% |
Basic, standard or premium: South Dakota prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid 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
$15,000 to $23,200
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,200 to $29,400
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,400 – $10,400 | $9,100 – $14,100 | $12,800 – $17,800 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,900 – $17,100 | $15,000 – $23,200 | $21,200 – $29,400 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,400 – $23,800 | $21,000 – $32,400 | $29,500 – $41,000 |
South Dakota labor market for metal roof
South Dakota's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.85 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $22.94 an hour, 14% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.04 and $27.53 an hour. About 400 work in the state. That is 8.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $22.98 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.47 and $29.01 an hour. About 320 work in the state. That is 7.0 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 $21.98 an hour, which is 3% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $23.14 an hour. BLS counts 1,780 of them working in the state, 38.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($27.53 an hour) would add about $1,450 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($18.04) would take off about $1,550. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 457,380 jobs across South Dakota (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $18.04 | $22.94 | $27.53 | $26.65 | 0.86 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $20.47 | $22.98 | $29.01 | $29.71 | 0.77 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $18.42 | $21.98 | $23.14 | $22.66 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Why two South Dakota quotes can differ
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).
Metal roof cost by metro in South Dakota
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $19,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | $9,050 – $29,700 | $19,400 | +1% |
| Rapid City, SD | $8,650 – $29,000 | $18,800 | −2% |
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Metal roof in South Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in South Dakota?
$8,900 to $29,400 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Dakota is cheapest for metal roof?
Rapid City at about $18,800 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). The priciest is Sioux Falls at $19,400.
+Is metal roof cheaper in South Dakota than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $19,100 against $21,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Dakota?
About 54% ($10,300). Materials are 45%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.85x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in South Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $22.94 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.04 to $27.53.
+Where does South Dakota rank for metal roof costs?
44th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $19,100 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in South Dakota?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,900 to $17,100 and premium work $21,200 to $29,400. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+Does the season matter for metal roof in South Dakota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the South Dakota metros we cover, Sioux Falls has the most comfortable months (9 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 South Dakota
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.