Metal roof cost in El Paso, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $7,600 – $26,600
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.70 – $13
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −20%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #299
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a metal roof in the El Paso area: $7,600 to $26,600 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 20% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $17.45 an hour in the El Paso area, 35% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in El Paso, TX, standard level
$13,300 to $20,900
About $6.50 to $10.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,800 | $11,100 |
| Labor | $7,250 | $9,450 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $360 |
| Total | $13,300 | $20,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in El Paso, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,450 | $15,000 | 49% |
| Labor | $5,550 | $8,350 | $11,100 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $290 | $450 | 2% |
| Total | $7,600 | $17,100 | $26,600 | 100% |
What is behind the El Paso number
Labor is 49% of the midpoint bill here, against 56% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is roofers (70%), sheet metal workers (20%), construction laborers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In El Paso the blended ratio comes out at 0.70.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. El Paso 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 89.9: $130 to $450.
Related projects, priced for El Paso
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same El Paso wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−6%) and roof replacement lowest (−23%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $4,550 – $9,850 | −23% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,650 | −14% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,000 – $21,000 | −17% |
The best months for metal roof in El Paso
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, El Paso Intl Ap (5 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 El Paso are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
El Paso gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (1.7 inches in August). Inside the workable window, March and April are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 117 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 | 59 | 35 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 39 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 46 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 89 | 62 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 97 | 71 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 73 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 72 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 65 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 54 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 42 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 34 | 0.6 | Workable |
Is El Paso cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $19,200 across El Paso and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TXthis page | $7,600 – $26,600 | $17,100 | |
| Las Cruces, NM95 miles | $8,100 – $27,900 | $18,000 | +5% |
| Odessa, TX175 miles | $8,700 – $28,900 | $18,800 | +10% |
| Midland, TX210 miles | $8,750 – $28,900 | $18,800 | +10% |
| Lubbock, TX250 miles | $7,550 – $26,500 | $17,000 | level |
| Albuquerque, NM255 miles | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +12% |
| Texas (statewide) | $8,850 – $29,700 | $19,300 | +13% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +25% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, El Paso ranks #299 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, El Paso is 11% 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 | +17% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $8,800 – $29,900 | $19,300 | +13% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $9,200 – $29,800 | $19,500 | +14% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $8,600 – $28,600 | $18,600 | +9% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $8,400 – $28,300 | $18,300 | +7% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $8,050 – $27,600 | $17,800 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is El Paso against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $9,050 – $29,900 | $19,500 | +14% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $11,300 – $35,300 | $23,300 | +36% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $9,000 – $29,800 | $19,400 | +14% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $9,800 – $31,900 | $20,800 | +22% |
El Paso: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to El Paso. 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
$7,600 to $15,200
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$13,300 to $20,900
Standing seam steel
Premium
$19,000 to $26,600
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $4,600 – $9,200 | $8,050 – $12,700 | $11,500 – $16,100 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $7,600 – $15,200 | $13,300 – $20,900 | $19,000 – $26,600 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $10,600 – $21,100 | $18,500 – $29,100 | $26,400 – $37,000 |
Who does the work: El Paso 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 El Paso the blend is 0.70.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $17.45 an hour, 35% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $14.16 and $21.54 an hour. About 120 work in the metro. That is 3.5 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 $24.02 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.97 and $30.71 an hour. About 150 work in the metro. That is 4.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 10%) the local median is $17.15 an hour, which is 24% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.39 and $19.10 an hour. BLS counts 2,140 of them working in the area, 63.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,300 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,050. That is a swing of roughly 6.1% to 7.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
El Paso has 339,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 76th 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% | $14.16 | $17.45 | $21.54 | $26.65 | 0.65 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.97 | $24.02 | $30.71 | $29.71 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $15.39 | $17.15 | $19.10 | $22.66 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.70 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a El Paso 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.
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Metal roof in El Paso: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in El Paso?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $7,600 to $26,600 in the El Paso area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,300 to $20,900. 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 El Paso?
About $3.70 to $13 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $130 to $450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in El Paso or Las Cruces?
Las Cruces is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $18,000, which is 5% more than El Paso ($17,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in El Paso?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $8,350 out of $17,100. Materials are 49% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in El Paso?
$7,600 to $26,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in El Paso?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $130 to $450 for fees in the El Paso area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is El Paso expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Texas?
El Paso is 11% 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 El Paso?
The BLS median is $17.45 an hour in the El Paso area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $14.16 to $21.54.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in El Paso?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $7,600 to $15,200 and premium work $19,000 to $26,600. 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 El Paso?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. March 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 El Paso
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.