Metal roof cost in Cheyenne, WY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,700 – $29,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.30 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #247
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Cheyenne, WY usually costs $8,700 to $29,100 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $4.30 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,450 less. Roofers earn a median of $21.40 an hour in the Cheyenne area, 20% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Cheyenne, WY, standard level
$14,800 to $23,000
About $7.30 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,900 | $11,300 |
| Labor | $8,650 | $11,300 |
| Permits and fees | $250 | $380 |
| Total | $14,800 | $23,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Cheyenne, WY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,600 | $15,300 | 45% |
| Labor | $6,650 | $10,000 | $13,300 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $310 | $480 | 2% |
| Total | $8,700 | $18,900 | $29,100 | 100% |
Why Cheyenne prices look the way they do
Labor is 53% 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 Cheyenne the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Cheyenne is at 95.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,600 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.5: $140 to $480.
What nearby projects cost in Cheyenne
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Cheyenne wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−5%) and roof replacement lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,950 – $23,800 | −5% |
Cheyenne 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, Cheyenne (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 Cheyenne are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Cheyenne gets about 15 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 63 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (2.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.0 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 15 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 | 40 | 18 | 0.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 25 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 55 | 31 | 1.8 | Workable |
| May | 64 | 40 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 49 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 56 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 54 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 46 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 34 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 25 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
Cheyenne: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Cheyenne. 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 $16,900
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$14,800 to $23,000
Standing seam steel
Premium
$20,900 to $29,100
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,300 – $10,200 | $9,000 – $13,900 | $12,700 – $17,600 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,700 – $16,900 | $14,800 – $23,000 | $20,900 – $29,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,100 – $23,500 | $20,600 – $32,000 | $29,200 – $40,500 |
Cheyenne against nearby metros and the rest of Wyoming
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group at $21,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WYthis page | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | |
| Greeley, CO55 miles | $9,200 – $30,100 | $19,700 | +4% |
| Fort Collins, CO60 miles | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | +4% |
| Boulder, CO90 miles | $10,000 – $31,700 | $20,900 | +11% |
| Denver, CO130 miles | $10,200 – $32,800 | $21,500 | +14% |
| Colorado Springs, CO170 miles | $9,100 – $30,000 | $19,600 | +3% |
| Wyoming (statewide) | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | +2% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Cheyenne ranks #247 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Cheyenne is 2% below the Wyoming figure.
Cheyenne is the only Wyoming metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cheyenne against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +2% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $10,200 – $32,300 | $21,200 | +12% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | +2% |
| Texarkana, TX | 57,580 jobs | $8,550 – $28,500 | $18,500 | −2% |
Why two Cheyenne 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).
What local crews earn in Cheyenne
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 Cheyenne the blend is 0.83.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $21.40 an hour, 20% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.13 and $29.13 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 12.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $25.64 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $25.03 and $34.50 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 20.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.23 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.67 and $23.46 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 86.7 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 $2,450 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,050. That is a swing of roughly 5.5% to 12.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Cheyenne has 48,470 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 300th 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% | $18.13 | $21.40 | $29.13 | $26.65 | 0.80 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $25.03 | $25.64 | $34.50 | $29.71 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $18.67 | $22.23 | $23.46 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
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Metal roof in Cheyenne: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Cheyenne?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,700 to $29,100 in the Cheyenne area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,800 to $23,000. 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 Cheyenne?
About $4.30 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Cheyenne or Greeley?
Greeley is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,700, which is 4% more than Cheyenne ($18,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cheyenne?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $10,000 out of $18,900. Materials are 45% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Cheyenne?
$8,700 to $29,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Cheyenne?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $480 for fees in the Cheyenne area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cheyenne expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Wyoming?
Cheyenne is 2% below the Wyoming statewide estimate ($19,300 at the midpoint).
+What do roofers earn in Cheyenne?
The BLS median is $21.40 an hour in the Cheyenne area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.13 to $29.13.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Cheyenne?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,700 to $16,900 and premium work $20,900 to $29,100. 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 Cheyenne?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Cheyenne
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.