Metal roof cost in Odessa, 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 – $28,900
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.30 – $14
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #260
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Odessa, TX usually costs $8,700 to $28,900 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $4.30 to $14 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,500 less. Roofers earn a median of $22.13 an hour in the Odessa area, 17% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Odessa, TX, standard level
$14,800 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 | $240 | $370 |
| Total | $14,800 | $22,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Odessa, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,450 | $15,000 | 45% |
| Labor | $6,700 | $10,100 | $13,400 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $310 | $470 | 2% |
| Total | $8,700 | $18,800 | $28,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Odessa number
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 Odessa 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.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Odessa 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 93.9: $140 to $470.
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 Odessa. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Odessa
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Odessa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−6%) and roof replacement lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,500 | −11% |
Why two Odessa quotes can differ
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).
Odessa: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Odessa. 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
$8,700 to $16,800
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$14,800 to $22,800
Standing seam steel
Premium
$20,800 to $28,900
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,300 – $10,200 | $8,950 – $13,800 | $12,600 – $17,500 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,700 – $16,800 | $14,800 – $22,800 | $20,800 – $28,900 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,200 – $23,400 | $20,600 – $31,800 | $29,000 – $40,200 |
What local crews earn in Odessa
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 Odessa the blend is 0.84.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 70% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Odessa 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 Odessa 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.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 10%) the local median is $18.45 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.34 and $22.12 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 119.9 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 $1,150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,300. That is a swing of roughly 6.9% to 6.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Odessa has 80,910 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 235th 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% | $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% | $17.34 | $18.45 | $22.12 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
How Odessa 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 $17,000 to $18,800 across Odessa and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TXthis page | $8,700 – $28,900 | $18,800 | |
| Midland, TX35 miles | $8,750 – $28,900 | $18,800 | level |
| Lubbock, TX115 miles | $7,550 – $26,500 | $17,000 | −9% |
| Abilene, TX170 miles | $8,450 – $28,300 | $18,400 | −2% |
| El Paso, TX175 miles | $7,600 – $26,600 | $17,100 | −9% |
| Amarillo, TX235 miles | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,700 | −1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $8,850 – $29,700 | $19,300 | +2% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Odessa ranks #260 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Odessa is 2% 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 | +6% |
| 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 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Odessa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +2% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | +3% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $9,650 – $31,100 | $20,400 | +8% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $11,100 – $33,700 | $22,400 | +19% |
Odessa weather and the metal roof calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Odessa (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Odessa are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Odessa gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, August and September (1.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 106 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 | 57 | 32 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 36 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 44 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 51 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 61 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 94 | 68 | 1.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 71 | 1.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 70 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 62 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 53 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 41 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 33 | 0.6 | Workable |
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Metal roof in Odessa: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Odessa?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,700 to $28,900 in the Odessa area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,800 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 Odessa?
About $4.30 to $14 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Odessa or Midland?
Midland is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $18,800, which is 0% more than Odessa ($18,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Odessa?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $10,100 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 Odessa?
$8,700 to $28,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Odessa?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $470 for fees in the Odessa area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Odessa expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Texas?
Odessa is 2% 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 Odessa?
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 Odessa?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,700 to $16,800 and premium work $20,800 to $28,900. 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 Odessa?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September 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 Odessa
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.