Metal roof cost in Texas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,850 – $29,700
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.35 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $21,300
- Metros covered
- 21
Across Texas, a metal roof costs about $8,850 to $29,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Statewide, that midpoint is 10% below the US figure of $21,300. Roofers earn a median $22.13 an hour in Texas (US: $26.65).
Inside Texas, the metros we cover range from $17,000 (Lubbock) to $20,000 (Dallas) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Texas (statewide), standard level
$15,100 to $23,400
About $7.40 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,100 | $11,600 |
| Labor | $8,750 | $11,500 |
| Permits and fees | $250 | $380 |
| Total | $15,100 | $23,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Texas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,850 | $15,700 | 46% |
| Labor | $6,750 | $10,100 | $13,500 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 | $490 | 2% |
| Total | $8,850 | $19,300 | $29,700 | 100% |
Texas labor market for metal roof
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.84 for Texas.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $22.13 an hour, which is 17% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $25.78 an hour. BLS counts 5,740 of them working in the state, 4.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $26.08 an hour, which is 12% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.61 and $30.51 an hour. BLS counts 9,540 of them working in the state, 6.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $19.53 an hour, 14% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.57 an hour. About 123,250 work in the state. That is 87.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($25.78 an hour) would add about $1,150 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($18.00) would take off about $1,300. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 14,071,160 jobs across Texas (May 2025), which is 9.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $18.00 | $22.13 | $25.78 | $26.65 | 0.83 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $21.61 | $26.08 | $30.51 | $29.71 | 0.88 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.66 | $19.53 | $22.57 | $22.66 | 0.86 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in Texas
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Texas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−2%) and roof replacement lowest (−11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,900 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −9% |
How Texas compares with nearby states
Texas ranks 41 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. Texas sits at $19,300. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 330 miles away | $8,800 – $29,000 | $18,900 | −2% |
| Louisiana | 360 miles away | $8,900 – $29,200 | $19,000 | −1% |
| Arkansas | 390 miles away | $8,600 – $28,700 | $18,600 | −3% |
| Mississippi | 450 miles away | $8,500 – $28,800 | $18,600 | −3% |
| Kansas | 490 miles away | $9,150 – $29,800 | $19,500 | +1% |
Weather windows across Texas
Season matters for metal roof. For each Texas metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Texarkana has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Texas at 10 months (September through June); Laredo has the shortest at 7 (October through April). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in El Paso to 65 inches in Beaumont.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 38 | 97 | 38 | 8: October through May |
| Houston | 46 | 93 | 56 | 9: September through May |
| Austin | 42 | 97 | 36 | 8: October through May |
| San Antonio | 41 | 95 | 32 | 8: October through May |
| El Paso | 35 | 96 | 9 | 9: September through May |
| McAllen | 53 | 99 | 22 | 7: October through April |
| Corpus Christi | 52 | 92 | 35 | 8: October through May |
| Lubbock | 30 | 93 | 19 | 9: September through May |
| Beaumont | 43 | 92 | 65 | 9: September through May |
| Brownsville | 53 | 95 | 27 | 7: October through April |
| Killeen | 36 | 96 | 35 | 8: October through May |
| College Station | 41 | 95 | 42 | 8: October through May |
| Waco | 36 | 97 | 36 | 8: October through May |
| Amarillo | 25 | 93 | 20 | 9: September through May |
| Midland | 33 | 96 | 14 | 9: September through May |
| Longview | 36 | 95 | 51 | 8: October through May |
| Tyler | 39 | 93 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| Laredo | 47 | 100 | 20 | 7: October through April |
| Odessa | 32 | 94 | 12 | 9: September through May |
| Abilene | 34 | 96 | 25 | 9: September through May |
| Texarkana | 33 | 93 | 52 | 10: September through June |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Texas
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).
Texas metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 21 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $19,300, and the top-to-bottom gap is 18%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $9,150 – $30,900 | $20,000 | +4% |
| Austin, TX | $9,200 – $29,800 | $19,500 | +1% |
| Houston, TX | $8,800 – $29,900 | $19,300 | level |
| Waco, TX | $9,000 – $29,500 | $19,200 | level |
| Beaumont, TX | $8,800 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −2% |
| Midland, TX | $8,750 – $28,900 | $18,800 | −2% |
| Odessa, TX | $8,700 – $28,900 | $18,800 | −2% |
| College Station, TX | $8,700 – $28,800 | $18,800 | −3% |
| Amarillo, TX | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,700 | −3% |
| Brownsville, TX | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,700 | −3% |
| Laredo, TX | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,700 | −3% |
| Killeen, TX | $8,600 – $28,600 | $18,600 | −3% |
| San Antonio, TX | $8,600 – $28,600 | $18,600 | −3% |
| Tyler, TX | $8,550 – $28,500 | $18,500 | −4% |
| Texarkana, TX | $8,550 – $28,500 | $18,500 | −4% |
| Abilene, TX | $8,450 – $28,300 | $18,400 | −5% |
| McAllen, TX | $8,400 – $28,300 | $18,300 | −5% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $8,050 – $27,600 | $17,800 | −8% |
| Longview, TX | $7,700 – $26,900 | $17,300 | −10% |
| El Paso, TX | $7,600 – $26,600 | $17,100 | −11% |
| Lubbock, TX | $7,550 – $26,500 | $17,000 | −12% |
Quality levels and sizes in Texas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Texas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$8,850 to $17,200
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,100 to $23,400
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,300 to $29,700
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,350 – $10,400 | $9,150 – $14,200 | $12,900 – $18,000 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,850 – $17,200 | $15,100 – $23,400 | $21,300 – $29,700 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,300 – $23,900 | $21,000 – $32,600 | $29,700 – $41,300 |
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Metal roof in Texas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Texas?
$8,850 to $29,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Texas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Texas is cheapest for metal roof?
Lubbock at about $17,000 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). The priciest is Dallas at $20,000.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Texas than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $19,300 against $21,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Texas?
About 53% ($10,100). Materials are 46%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.84x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in Texas?
The BLS statewide median is $22.13 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.00 to $25.78.
+Where does Texas rank for metal roof costs?
41st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $19,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Texas?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,850 to $17,200 and premium work $21,300 to $29,700. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+Does the season matter for metal roof in Texas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Texas metros we cover, Texarkana has the most comfortable months (10 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 Texas
- Dallas, TX$20,000 midpoint
- Austin, TX$19,500 midpoint
- Houston, TX$19,300 midpoint
- Waco, TX$19,200 midpoint
- Beaumont, TX$18,900 midpoint
- Midland, TX$18,800 midpoint
- Odessa, TX$18,800 midpoint
- College Station, TX$18,800 midpoint
- Amarillo, TX$18,700 midpoint
- Brownsville, TX$18,700 midpoint
- Laredo, TX$18,700 midpoint
- Killeen, TX$18,600 midpoint
- San Antonio, TX$18,600 midpoint
- Tyler, TX$18,500 midpoint
- Texarkana, TX$18,500 midpoint
- Abilene, TX$18,400 midpoint
- McAllen, TX$18,300 midpoint
- Corpus Christi, TX$17,800 midpoint
- Longview, TX$17,300 midpoint
- El Paso, TX$17,100 midpoint
- Lubbock, TX$17,000 midpoint
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.