Metal Roofing Cost in Louisiana
City-by-city comparison for the same default project size, priced with BLS metro CPI where available and a regional model elsewhere. Use the table to gauge how much your ZIP code alone will move the quote.
Cheapest Louisiana metro
$32,170
Shreveport
Statewide median
$32,505
Across 4 Louisiana cities
Most expensive Louisiana metro
$32,765
New Orleans
Metal Roofing — City-by-City Total
Open national calculator →| City | Cost multiplier | Typical project total | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | 0.76× | $32,170 | Open → |
| Baton Rouge | 0.80× | $32,468 | Open → |
| Lafayette | 0.81× | $32,542 | Open → |
| New Orleans | 0.84× | $32,765 | Open → |
All totals priced with the calculator's default scope. To re-run for your specific project size, open the city link in the right column. Local labor wages and seasonality (below) are pulled from BLS OEWS and NOAA climate normals for Louisiana.
Typical Project Cost by Metal Roof System
Adjusted for New Orleans, LA (-16%)Same default project size (default scope), priced across each material tier.
| Tier | Material rate | Total project | Installed per sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrugated / Agricultural Panel | $5.97 | $26,187 | $12 |
| Exposed-Fastener Residential Metal | $8.96 | $32,765 | $15 |
| Standing-Seam Metal | — | $45,899 | $21 |
Material rates reflect the latest BLS construction PPI adjustment. Installed totals include labor and supplies but exclude permits and any tear-out beyond the calculator's default scope.
Tier table priced for New Orleans, the state's largest metro by population. Per-city totals in the table above use the same default scope across the 4 cities we cover.
Local Labor Rates Near Louisiana
State-level mean hourly wages from BLS OEWS, May 2023.
| Trade | SOC | Mean hourly (LA) | vs national | Loaded billing rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RoofersMost relevant | 47-2181 | $20.10 | -22.3% | ~$48/hr |
| Electricians | 47-2111 | $27.89 | -13.4% | ~$67/hr |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters | 47-2152 | $27.48 | -16.3% | ~$66/hr |
| HVAC Mechanics | 49-9021 | $24.60 | -14.2% | ~$59/hr |
| Carpenters | 47-2031 | $21.78 | -24.8% | ~$52/hr |
| Painters | 47-2141 | $20.04 | -19.1% | ~$48/hr |
| Construction Laborers | 47-2061 | $18.70 | -17.9% | ~$45/hr |
"Mean hourly" is the BLS OEWS state-level cross-industry mean wage paid to the worker. Loaded billing rate is a typical 2.4× multiple used in residential bids to cover overhead, insurance, taxes, vehicle, and contractor margin. Use it as a sanity check on a quoted hourly rate.
Best Months to Schedule Roof replacement & repair in Louisiana
Derived from NOAA climate normals for LA: heating/cooling degree days, freeze months, and annual precipitation.
Why these months
Hot Southern climates with ~2700 cooling degree days make summer asphalt installs harder on crews and shingles. Cooler dry months are easier on materials.
Booking tip
In hot climates, request early-morning install windows and avoid scheduling during the rainy/hurricane season.
Recommendations derived from Louisiana's climate profile (IECC zone 2A-3A, ~0 freeze months, 60" annual precipitation).
About this comparison
Project totals on this page use the calculator's default size and tier — they are designed for inter-city comparison, not as a quote. Pricing is built from the BLS residential construction PPI for materials and labor, with regional and direct metro CPI applied to capture local cost-of-living differences. Read the full methodology for source detail.