Metal roof cost in St. George, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,150 – $30,000
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.50 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #173
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a metal roof in St. George, plan on $9,150 to $30,000 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $4.50 to $15 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $23.86 an hour in the St. George area, 10% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in St. George, UT, standard level
$15,400 to $23,800
About $7.60 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $9,150 | $12,000 |
| Permits and fees | $250 | $380 |
| Total | $15,400 | $23,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in St. George, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,700 | $15,400 | 44% |
| Labor | $7,050 | $10,600 | $14,100 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 | $490 | 2% |
| Total | $9,150 | $19,600 | $30,000 | 100% |
What is behind the St. George number
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 70% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.86 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for St. George is 0.88 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 54% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the St. George metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,700, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (97.3) and land at $150 to $490.
St. George labor market for metal roof
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 St. George is 0.88 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $23.86 an hour, which is 10% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $20.75 and $30.31 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the area, 28.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.51 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $29.83 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 6.6 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 $21.96 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.37 and $23.78 an hour. About 1,500 work in the metro. That is 165.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.31 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,050. At the 25th percentile ($20.75) it shrinks by about $980. The total moves by 10.4% or 5.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 90,500 jobs in the St. George area. That makes it the 219th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $20.75 | $23.86 | $30.31 | $26.65 | 0.90 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.49 | $23.51 | $29.83 | $29.71 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $18.37 | $21.96 | $23.78 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Climate in St. George: timing your metal roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for St George (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in St. George (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
St. George gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 1 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and August (1.4 inches in February). Inside the workable window, April and May are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 128 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 | 54 | 28 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 59 | 32 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 39 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 46 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 56 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 96 | 65 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 102 | 72 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 100 | 70 | 1.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 61 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 47 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 35 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 28 | 0.9 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for St. George
Because every project leans on different trades, St. George's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs −7% and vinyl siding −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,650 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $910 – $3,700 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,700 | −10% |
Why two St. George 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).
St. George: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for St. George 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
$9,150 to $17,500
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,400 to $23,800
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,700 to $30,000
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,550 – $10,600 | $9,350 – $14,400 | $13,100 – $18,200 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,150 – $17,500 | $15,400 – $23,800 | $21,700 – $30,000 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,700 – $24,400 | $21,500 – $33,100 | $30,200 – $41,800 |
Is St. George cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than St. George. Prescott Valley is the lowest at about $18,900 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 190 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UTthis page | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ110 miles | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −2% |
| Las Vegas, NV110 miles | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | level |
| Flagstaff, AZ135 miles | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | −1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ190 miles | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −4% |
| Provo, UT190 miles | $9,200 – $30,200 | $19,700 | +1% |
| Utah (statewide) | $9,400 – $30,600 | $20,000 | +2% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, St. George comes in at #173 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, St. George is 2% below the Utah figure.
Other Utah metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $9,400 – $30,500 | $20,000 | +2% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $9,200 – $30,200 | $19,700 | +1% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $9,800 – $31,300 | $20,600 | +5% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $9,150 – $30,100 | $19,600 | level |
Cities with a workforce like St. George's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. George against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −4% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $9,650 – $32,100 | $20,900 | +7% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $11,600 – $36,100 | $23,900 | +22% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −3% |
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Metal roof in St. George: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in St. George?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $9,150 to $30,000 in the St. George area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,400 to $23,800. 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 St. George?
About $4.50 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 St. George or Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,200, which is 2% less than St. George ($19,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. George?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $10,600 out of $19,600. Materials are 44% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in St. George?
$9,150 to $30,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in St. George?
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 St. George area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. George expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Utah?
St. George 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 St. George?
The BLS median is $23.86 an hour in the St. George area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.75 to $30.31.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in St. George?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,150 to $17,500 and premium work $21,700 to $30,000. 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 St. George?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. April and May 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 St. George
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.