Metal roof cost in Tyler, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,550 – $28,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.20 – $14
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #284
- 1 = most expensive
Tyler homeowners pay roughly $8,550 to $28,500 to install a metal roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $4.20 to $14 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Tyler is 13% lower. Roofers earn a median of $21.97 an hour in the Tyler area, 18% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Tyler, TX, standard level
$14,500 to $22,500
About $7.15 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 | $8,500 | $11,100 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $360 |
| Total | $14,500 | $22,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Tyler, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,450 | $15,000 | 46% |
| Labor | $6,500 | $9,800 | $13,000 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $460 | 2% |
| Total | $8,550 | $18,500 | $28,500 | 100% |
Where the Tyler 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 $21.97 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Tyler is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 53% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Tyler 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 (92.2) and land at $140 to $460.
What nearby projects cost in Tyler
Because every project leans on different trades, Tyler's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and vinyl siding −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,100 – $21,400 | −15% |
Cost by quality level and size in Tyler
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Tyler 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
$8,550 to $16,500
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$14,500 to $22,500
Standing seam steel
Premium
$20,500 to $28,500
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,200 – $10,000 | $8,800 – $13,700 | $12,400 – $17,300 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,550 – $16,500 | $14,500 – $22,500 | $20,500 – $28,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $11,900 – $23,000 | $20,200 – $31,400 | $28,600 – $39,700 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Tyler is 0.82 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $21.97 an hour, which is 18% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.89 and $23.52 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 5.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.47 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.99 and $24.03 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 6.9 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 $18.13 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.50 and $21.54 an hour. About 650 work in the metro. That is 56.4 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 ($23.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $490. At the 25th percentile ($17.89) it shrinks by about $1,300. The total moves by 2.6% or 6.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 115,220 jobs in the Tyler area. That makes it the 189th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $17.89 | $21.97 | $23.52 | $26.65 | 0.82 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $20.99 | $23.47 | $24.03 | $29.71 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $16.50 | $18.13 | $21.54 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Is Tyler cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Tyler. Longview is the lowest at about $17,300 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 35 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TXthis page | $8,550 – $28,500 | $18,500 | |
| Longview, TX35 miles | $7,700 – $26,900 | $17,300 | −7% |
| Shreveport, LA90 miles | $9,050 – $29,500 | $19,300 | +4% |
| Texarkana, TX100 miles | $8,550 – $28,500 | $18,500 | level |
| Dallas, TX105 miles | $9,150 – $30,900 | $20,000 | +8% |
| Waco, TX130 miles | $9,000 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +4% |
| Texas (statewide) | $8,850 – $29,700 | $19,300 | +4% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Tyler comes in at #284 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, Tyler is 4% 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 | +8% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $8,800 – $29,900 | $19,300 | +4% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $9,200 – $29,800 | $19,500 | +5% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $8,600 – $28,600 | $18,600 | level |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $7,600 – $26,600 | $17,100 | −8% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $8,400 – $28,300 | $18,300 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Tyler's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tyler against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $9,250 – $29,900 | $19,600 | +6% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $8,950 – $29,700 | $19,300 | +4% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $8,200 – $28,100 | $18,200 | −2% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,700 | +1% |
When to schedule metal roof in Tyler
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Tyler (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Tyler (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tyler gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, October and December (4.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.8 inches. The station averages about 96 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 | 58 | 39 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 42 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 55 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 64 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 74 | 2.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 73 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 67 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 57 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 47 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 40 | 4.7 | Workable |
Why two Tyler quotes can differ
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).
Panel type
Corrugated sheet metal is $5-$12 per sq ft installed; standing seam is $9-$16 (HomeGuide).
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Metal roof in Tyler: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Tyler?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,550 to $28,500 in the Tyler area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,500 to $22,500. 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 Tyler?
About $4.20 to $14 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 Tyler or Longview?
Longview is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $17,300, which is 7% less than Tyler ($18,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tyler?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $9,800 out of $18,500. Materials are 46% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Tyler?
$8,550 to $28,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Tyler?
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 Tyler area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tyler expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Texas?
Tyler is 4% 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 Tyler?
The BLS median is $21.97 an hour in the Tyler area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.89 to $23.52.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Tyler?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,550 to $16,500 and premium work $20,500 to $28,500. 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 Tyler?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September and November 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 Tyler
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.