Metal roof cost in College Station, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,700 – $28,800
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.30 – $14
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #265
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a metal roof in College Station, plan on $8,700 to $28,800 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $4.30 to $14 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $22.13 an hour in the College Station area, 17% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in College Station, TX, standard level
$14,700 to $22,800
About $7.25 to $11 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,800 | $11,100 |
| Labor | $8,700 | $11,400 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $360 |
| Total | $14,700 | $22,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in College Station, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,450 | $15,000 | 45% |
| Labor | $6,700 | $10,000 | $13,400 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $450 | 2% |
| Total | $8,700 | $18,800 | $28,800 | 100% |
Where the College Station price comes from
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 College Station is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 53% 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 College Station 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 (91.0) and land at $140 to $450.
Data note: 90% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in College Station. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two College Station 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.
Related projects, priced for College Station
Because every project leans on different trades, College Station's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and vinyl siding −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,250 – $21,800 | −14% |
How College Station compares
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 $18,500 to $19,500 across College Station and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station, TXthis page | $8,700 – $28,800 | $18,800 | |
| Waco, TX75 miles | $9,000 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +2% |
| Austin, TX75 miles | $9,200 – $29,800 | $19,500 | +4% |
| Killeen, TX85 miles | $8,600 – $28,600 | $18,600 | −1% |
| Houston, TX95 miles | $8,800 – $29,900 | $19,300 | +3% |
| Tyler, TX135 miles | $8,550 – $28,500 | $18,500 | −1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $8,850 – $29,700 | $19,300 | +3% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, College Station comes in at #265 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, College Station is 3% 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 | +7% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $8,800 – $29,900 | $19,300 | +3% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $9,200 – $29,800 | $19,500 | +4% |
| 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 | −9% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $8,400 – $28,300 | $18,300 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like College Station's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is College Station against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $12,300 – $35,900 | $24,100 | +28% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $11,300 – $34,100 | $22,700 | +21% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | +18% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $8,950 – $29,700 | $19,300 | +3% |
College Station 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 College Station is 0.84 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 70% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the College Station 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.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the College Station metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $26.08 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.61 and $30.51 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $17.88 an hour, 21% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.43 and $20.78 an hour. About 770 work in the metro. That is 57.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
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 6.1% or 6.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 134,040 jobs in the College Station-Bryan area. That makes it the 164th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% 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% | $16.43 | $17.88 | $20.78 | $22.66 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Climate in College Station: timing your metal roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for College Stn (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in College Station (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
College Station gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.9 inches in October). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 117 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 | 62 | 41 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 45 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 52 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 58 | 2.9 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 66 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 73 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 75 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 75 | 3.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 70 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 82 | 60 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 50 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 43 | 3.7 | Workable |
College Station: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for College Station 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
$8,700 to $16,700
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$14,700 to $22,800
Standing seam steel
Premium
$20,800 to $28,800
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,250 – $10,200 | $8,950 – $13,800 | $12,600 – $17,500 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,700 – $16,700 | $14,700 – $22,800 | $20,800 – $28,800 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,100 – $23,300 | $20,500 – $31,800 | $29,000 – $40,200 |
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Metal roof in College Station: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in College Station?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,700 to $28,800 in the College Station area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,700 to $22,800. 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 College Station?
About $4.30 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 College Station or Waco?
Waco is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,200, which is 2% more than College Station ($18,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in College Station?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $10,000 out of $18,800. Materials are 45% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in College Station?
$8,700 to $28,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in College Station?
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 College Station area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is College Station expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Texas?
College Station is 3% 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 College Station?
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 College Station?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,700 to $16,700 and premium work $20,800 to $28,800. 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 College Station?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February 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 College Station
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.