=Smart Cost Hub

2026 cost guide

How much does a metal roof cost?

Installing a standing-seam metal roof costs about $14,000–$30,000 nationally in 2026 for a 1,800 sq ft standing-seam metal roof, tear-off included — roughly 800–1600 per square (100 sq ft). Costs run lower in Mississippi and higher in Hawaii; see your state below.

Estimate your project with the Metal vs Asphalt Roof Cost Calculator →

What drives the cost

Metal-roof cost is driven by panel type (corrugated and ribbed steel are cheaper; standing-seam, aluminum, copper, and zinc cost more), roof complexity, and gauge. Metal costs about twice as much as asphalt upfront but lasts 40–60 years, so its cost per year is often lower.

Resale value

A standing-seam metal roof recoups roughly 48–60% of its cost at resale, per the annual Remodeling Cost vs. Value report, while lasting two to three times longer than asphalt.

Metal roof cost by state (2026)

Metal roof typical cost in selected U.S. states, 2026Hawaii$32,000California$29,000New York$28,000Washington$25,250Texas$21,000Ohio$20,500Georgia$20,500Mississippi$18,750
Typical mid-range a metal roof cost across selected states (2026 estimate).
StateTypical rangePer square (100 sq ft)
Alabama$12,500–$26,500$704–$1408Details →
Alaska$18,000–$38,500$1024–$2048Details →
Arizona$13,500–$29,000$776–$1552Details →
Arkansas$12,000–$26,000$688–$1376Details →
California$18,500–$39,500$1056–$2112Details →
Colorado$15,000–$32,000$848–$1696Details →
Connecticut$16,500–$35,500$944–$1888Details →
Delaware$14,500–$31,000$824–$1648Details →
District of Columbia$17,500–$37,500$1000–$2000Details →
Florida$13,500–$29,500$784–$1568Details →
Georgia$13,000–$28,000$744–$1488Details →
Hawaii$20,500–$43,500$1160–$2320Details →
Idaho$13,500–$28,500$760–$1520Details →
Illinois$15,000–$32,500$864–$1728Details →
Indiana$13,000–$27,500$736–$1472Details →
Iowa$12,500–$27,000$720–$1440Details →
Kansas$12,500–$26,500$704–$1408Details →
Kentucky$12,500–$26,500$712–$1424Details →
Louisiana$12,500–$27,500$728–$1456Details →
Maine$14,500–$31,000$832–$1664Details →
Maryland$15,500–$33,500$896–$1792Details →
Massachusetts$17,500–$37,000$992–$1984Details →
Michigan$13,500–$29,000$768–$1536Details →
Minnesota$14,500–$31,500$840–$1680Details →
Mississippi$12,000–$25,500$680–$1360Details →
Missouri$12,500–$27,000$720–$1440Details →
Montana$13,500–$29,500$784–$1568Details →
Nebraska$12,500–$26,500$712–$1424Details →
Nevada$14,500–$31,000$832–$1664Details →
New Hampshire$15,000–$32,000$856–$1712Details →
New Jersey$16,000–$35,000$928–$1856Details →
New Mexico$13,000–$27,500$736–$1472Details →
New York$18,000–$38,000$1016–$2032Details →
North Carolina$13,000–$28,000$744–$1488Details →
North Dakota$13,000–$28,000$752–$1504Details →
Ohio$13,000–$28,000$752–$1504Details →
Oklahoma$12,000–$26,000$696–$1392Details →
Oregon$15,500–$33,000$880–$1760Details →
Pennsylvania$14,500–$30,500$816–$1632Details →
Rhode Island$16,000–$34,000$912–$1824Details →
South Carolina$13,000–$27,500$736–$1472Details →
South Dakota$12,500–$27,500$728–$1456Details →
Tennessee$12,500–$27,500$728–$1456Details →
Texas$13,500–$28,500$760–$1520Details →
Utah$14,000–$29,500$792–$1584Details →
Vermont$15,000–$32,000$848–$1696Details →
Virginia$14,000–$30,500$808–$1616Details →
Washington$16,000–$34,500$920–$1840Details →
West Virginia$12,500–$26,500$712–$1424Details →
Wisconsin$13,500–$29,500$784–$1568Details →
Wyoming$13,000–$28,000$744–$1488Details →

Frequently asked questions

How much does a metal roof cost on average?

Nationally, installing a standing-seam metal roof costs about $14,000 to $30,000 for a 1,800 sq ft standing-seam metal roof, tear-off included — roughly 800–1600 per square (100 sq ft). Your actual price depends on size, materials, and local labor rates.

Which states are cheapest and most expensive for a metal roof?

Labor and material costs are lowest in states like Mississippi and highest in states like Hawaii, where the same project can cost 40–60% more. Use the table below to see the estimate for your state.

What affects the cost of a metal roof?

Metal-roof cost is driven by panel type (corrugated and ribbed steel are cheaper; standing-seam, aluminum, copper, and zinc cost more), roof complexity, and gauge. Metal costs about twice as much as asphalt upfront but lasts 40–60 years, so its cost per year is often lower.

Sources & method

Each state estimate is the national installed-cost range adjusted by a regional cost index that reflects local construction labor and material costs. Figures are 2026 planning estimates, not quotes — confirm with local bids.