Metal roof cost in Abilene, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,450 – $28,300
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.15 – $14
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #290
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a metal roof in Abilene, plan on $8,450 to $28,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $4.15 to $14 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 14% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $22.13 an hour in the Abilene area, 17% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Abilene, TX, standard level
$14,400 to $22,300
About $7.10 to $11 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,800 | $11,100 |
| Labor | $8,350 | $10,900 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $360 |
| Total | $14,400 | $22,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Abilene, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,450 | $15,000 | 46% |
| Labor | $6,450 | $9,650 | $12,900 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $290 | $450 | 2% |
| Total | $8,450 | $18,400 | $28,300 | 100% |
Why Abilene 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 $22.13 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Abilene is 0.80 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 52% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Texas statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Abilene metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,450, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.4) and land at $140 to $450.
Data note: 70% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Abilene. The wage table below marks each row.
Climate in Abilene: timing your metal roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Abilene Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Abilene (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Abilene gets about 25 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and October (3.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, January and December are the driest, at 1.1 and 1.3 inches. The station averages about 102 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 | 59 | 34 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 37 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 45 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 53 | 1.9 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 62 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 70 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 73 | 1.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 72 | 2.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 65 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 55 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 43 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 35 | 1.3 | Workable |
Abilene labor market for metal roof
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 Abilene is 0.80 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 70% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Abilene metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.13 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $25.78 an hour.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $20.96 an hour, which is 29% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $16.80 and $26.15 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 8.0 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 $18.35 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.82 and $22.01 an hour. About 570 work in the metro. That is 75.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($25.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,150. At the 25th percentile ($18.00) it shrinks by about $1,300. The total moves by 6.3% or 7.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 75,070 jobs in the Abilene area. That makes it the 246th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% 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% | $16.80 | $20.96 | $26.15 | $29.71 | 0.71 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $16.82 | $18.35 | $22.01 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Abilene: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Abilene 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
$8,450 to $16,400
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$14,400 to $22,300
Standing seam steel
Premium
$20,400 to $28,300
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,100 – $9,950 | $8,750 – $13,600 | $12,300 – $17,200 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,450 – $16,400 | $14,400 – $22,300 | $20,400 – $28,300 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $11,800 – $22,800 | $20,100 – $31,100 | $28,400 – $39,400 |
Abilene against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,000 sq ft of roof range from $17,000 to $20,000 across Abilene and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TXthis page | $8,450 – $28,300 | $18,400 | |
| Midland, TX135 miles | $8,750 – $28,900 | $18,800 | +3% |
| Killeen, TX140 miles | $8,600 – $28,600 | $18,600 | +1% |
| Lubbock, TX145 miles | $7,550 – $26,500 | $17,000 | −7% |
| Waco, TX155 miles | $9,000 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +5% |
| Dallas, TX160 miles | $9,150 – $30,900 | $20,000 | +9% |
| Texas (statewide) | $8,850 – $29,700 | $19,300 | +5% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +16% |
Across 300 US metros, Abilene comes in at #290 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, Abilene is 5% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $9,150 – $30,900 | $20,000 | +9% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $8,800 – $29,900 | $19,300 | +5% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $9,200 – $29,800 | $19,500 | +6% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $8,600 – $28,600 | $18,600 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $7,600 – $26,600 | $17,100 | −7% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $8,400 – $28,300 | $18,300 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Abilene's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Abilene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $11,100 – $35,200 | $23,200 | +26% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $9,350 – $30,100 | $19,700 | +7% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $9,300 – $30,400 | $19,800 | +8% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | +3% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Abilene bid
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.
What nearby projects cost in Abilene
Because every project leans on different trades, Abilene's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and vinyl siding −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −13% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,050 – $21,100 | −16% |
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Metal roof in Abilene: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Abilene?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,450 to $28,300 in the Abilene area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,400 to $22,300. 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 Abilene?
About $4.15 to $14 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 Abilene or Midland?
Midland is 135 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $18,800, which is 3% more than Abilene ($18,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Abilene?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $9,650 out of $18,400. Materials are 46% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Abilene?
$8,450 to $28,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Abilene?
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 Abilene area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Abilene expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Texas?
Abilene is 5% below the Texas statewide estimate ($19,300 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Abilene?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.13 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.00 to $25.78.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Abilene?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,450 to $16,400 and premium work $20,400 to $28,300. 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 Abilene?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. January and December 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 Abilene
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.