Metal roof cost in Corpus Christi, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,050 – $27,600
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.95 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −17%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #296
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a metal roof in the Corpus Christi area: $8,050 to $27,600 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 17% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $18.08 an hour in the Corpus Christi area, 32% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Corpus Christi, TX, standard level
$13,900 to $21,700
About $6.85 to $10.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,800 | $11,100 |
| Labor | $7,850 | $10,300 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $370 |
| Total | $13,900 | $21,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Corpus Christi, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,450 | $15,000 | 47% |
| Labor | $6,050 | $9,050 | $12,100 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $460 | 2% |
| Total | $8,050 | $17,800 | $27,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Corpus Christi number
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, Corpus Christi wages are 0.76 times the national level. Labor makes up about 51% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Corpus Christi is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,450 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $140 to $460.
Cost by quality level and size in Corpus Christi
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Corpus Christi. 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
$8,050 to $15,900
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$13,900 to $21,700
Standing seam steel
Premium
$19,800 to $27,600
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,900 – $9,600 | $8,450 – $13,200 | $12,000 – $16,700 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,050 – $15,900 | $13,900 – $21,700 | $19,800 – $27,600 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $11,200 – $22,100 | $19,400 – $30,200 | $27,500 – $38,400 |
Planning more than one job in Corpus Christi?
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Corpus Christi wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−6%) and roof replacement lowest (−20%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $4,700 – $10,100 | −20% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,450 – $22,300 | −11% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Corpus Christi bid
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).
Metal and gauge
Galvalume and galvanized steel are budget-friendly; copper and zinc are the top of the range.
How Corpus Christi compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Corpus Christi. McAllen comes closest at about $18,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TXthis page | $8,050 – $27,600 | $17,800 | |
| McAllen, TX115 miles | $8,400 – $28,300 | $18,300 | +3% |
| Laredo, TX120 miles | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,700 | +5% |
| Brownsville, TX125 miles | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,700 | +5% |
| San Antonio, TX130 miles | $8,600 – $28,600 | $18,600 | +4% |
| Austin, TX165 miles | $9,200 – $29,800 | $19,500 | +10% |
| Texas (statewide) | $8,850 – $29,700 | $19,300 | +8% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +20% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Corpus Christi ranks #296 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Corpus Christi is 8% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $9,150 – $30,900 | $20,000 | +12% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $8,800 – $29,900 | $19,300 | +9% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $9,200 – $29,800 | $19,500 | +10% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $8,600 – $28,600 | $18,600 | +4% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $7,600 – $26,600 | $17,100 | −4% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $8,400 – $28,300 | $18,300 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Corpus Christi against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $11,500 – $35,800 | $23,600 | +33% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $10,000 – $31,700 | $20,900 | +17% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | +8% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $9,000 – $29,800 | $19,400 | +9% |
The best months for metal roof in Corpus Christi
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Corpus Christi Nas (10 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 Corpus Christi are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Corpus Christi gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, September and October (6.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 1.6 and 1.5 inches. The station averages about 96 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 | 68 | 52 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 71 | 56 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 76 | 62 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 82 | 68 | 2.5 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 75 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 79 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 80 | 2.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 80 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 77 | 6.2 | Hot |
| Oct | 85 | 71 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 77 | 61 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 70 | 54 | 1.5 | Workable |
Who does the work: Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi the blend is 0.76.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $18.08 an hour, 32% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $16.60 and $22.03 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 2.6 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 $28.29 an hour, 5% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $25.89 and $37.37 an hour. About 460 work in the metro. That is 23.9 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 $20.40 an hour, which is 10% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.27 and $23.05 an hour. BLS counts 2,640 of them working in the area, 137.1 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 $1,250 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $470. That is a swing of roughly 2.6% to 7.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Corpus Christi has 192,580 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 118th 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% | $16.60 | $18.08 | $22.03 | $26.65 | 0.68 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $25.89 | $28.29 | $37.37 | $29.71 | 0.95 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.27 | $20.40 | $23.05 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.76 | |||||
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Metal roof in Corpus Christi: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Corpus Christi?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,050 to $27,600 in the Corpus Christi area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,900 to $21,700. 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 Corpus Christi?
About $3.95 to $13.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Corpus Christi or McAllen?
McAllen is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $18,300, which is 3% more than Corpus Christi ($17,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Corpus Christi?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $9,050 out of $17,800. Materials are 47% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Corpus Christi?
$8,050 to $27,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Corpus Christi?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $460 for fees in the Corpus Christi area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Corpus Christi expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Texas?
Corpus Christi is 8% 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 Corpus Christi?
The BLS median is $18.08 an hour in the Corpus Christi area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.60 to $22.03.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Corpus Christi?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,050 to $15,900 and premium work $19,800 to $27,600. 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 Corpus Christi?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February 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 Corpus Christi
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.