Metal roof cost in Provo, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,200 – $30,200
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.55 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #164
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Provo, UT usually costs $9,200 to $30,200 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $4.55 to $15 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,600 less. Roofers earn a median of $22.41 an hour in the Provo area, 16% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Provo, UT, standard level
$15,500 to $23,900
About $7.65 to $12 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $9,300 | $12,100 |
| Permits and fees | $250 | $390 |
| Total | $15,500 | $23,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Provo, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,700 | $15,400 | 44% |
| Labor | $7,150 | $10,700 | $14,300 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 | $490 | 2% |
| Total | $9,200 | $19,700 | $30,200 | 100% |
Where the Provo price comes from
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, Provo wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 54% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Provo is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,700 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.2: $150 to $490.
Provo 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, Provo Byu (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 Provo are February through June and September through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Provo gets about 17 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 45 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, April and May (2.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.9 and 1.2 inches. The station averages about 74 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 | 41 | 24 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 28 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 58 | 35 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 40 | 1.9 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 47 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 55 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 95 | 62 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 61 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 83 | 52 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 41 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 32 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 24 | 1.8 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Provo
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Provo wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (−4%) and roof replacement lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,400 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $910 – $3,700 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,950 – $23,800 | −5% |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Provo
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.
What local crews earn in Provo
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 Provo the blend is 0.89.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $22.41 an hour, 16% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.35 and $29.91 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 9.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $30.45 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $26.56 and $37.81 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 8.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.43 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.25 and $25.27 an hour. BLS counts 4,760 of them working in the area, 156.2 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 $2,350 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,300. That is a swing of roughly 6.5% to 12.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Provo-Orem-Lehi has 304,660 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 84th 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% | $18.35 | $22.41 | $29.91 | $26.65 | 0.84 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $26.56 | $30.45 | $37.81 | $29.71 | 1.02 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $18.25 | $22.43 | $25.27 | $22.66 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: metal roof pricing in Provo
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Provo. 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
$9,200 to $17,600
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,500 to $23,900
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,800 to $30,200
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,600 – $10,700 | $9,400 – $14,500 | $13,200 – $18,300 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,200 – $17,600 | $15,500 – $23,900 | $21,800 – $30,200 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,800 – $24,500 | $21,600 – $33,300 | $30,400 – $42,100 |
Provo against nearby metros and the rest of Utah
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 $19,600 to $20,600 across Provo and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UTthis page | $9,200 – $30,200 | $19,700 | |
| Salt Lake City, UT60 miles | $9,400 – $30,500 | $20,000 | +1% |
| Ogden, UT90 miles | $9,800 – $31,300 | $20,600 | +4% |
| Logan, UT145 miles | $9,150 – $30,100 | $19,600 | level |
| St. George, UT190 miles | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | −1% |
| Grand Junction, CO215 miles | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | −1% |
| Utah (statewide) | $9,400 – $30,600 | $20,000 | +2% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Provo ranks #164 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Provo is 2% below the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $9,400 – $30,500 | $20,000 | +1% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $9,800 – $31,300 | $20,600 | +4% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | −1% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $9,150 – $30,100 | $19,600 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Provo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $8,850 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −3% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $10,800 – $33,800 | $22,300 | +13% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $8,600 – $28,700 | $18,700 | −5% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $8,400 – $28,300 | $18,300 | −7% |
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Metal roof in Provo: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Provo?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $9,200 to $30,200 in the Provo area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,500 to $23,900. 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 Provo?
About $4.55 to $15 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $150 to $490 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Provo or Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $20,000, which is 1% more than Provo ($19,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Provo?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $10,700 out of $19,700. Materials are 44% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Provo?
$9,200 to $30,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Provo?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $150 to $490 for fees in the Provo area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Provo expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Utah?
Provo is 2% below the Utah statewide estimate ($20,000 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Provo?
The BLS median is $22.41 an hour in the Provo area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.35 to $29.91.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Provo?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,200 to $17,600 and premium work $21,800 to $30,200. 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 Provo?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. June and September 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 Provo
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.