Metal roof cost in Dothan, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,400 – $28,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.15 – $14
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #287
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a metal roof in the Dothan area: $8,400 to $28,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 13% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $21.96 an hour in the Dothan area, 18% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Dothan, AL, standard level
$14,400 to $22,500
About $7.10 to $11 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $8,250 | $10,800 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $330 |
| Total | $14,400 | $22,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Dothan, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,700 | $15,400 | 47% |
| Labor | $6,350 | $9,500 | $12,700 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $270 | $420 | 1% |
| Total | $8,400 | $18,500 | $28,500 | 100% |
Where the Dothan 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, Dothan wages are 0.79 times the national level. Labor makes up about 52% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Dothan 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 83.8: $130 to $420.
Data note: 70% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Dothan. The wage table below marks each row.
Dothan: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Dothan. 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
$8,400 to $16,400
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$14,400 to $22,500
Standing seam steel
Premium
$20,500 to $28,500
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,100 – $9,950 | $8,750 – $13,600 | $12,400 – $17,300 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,400 – $16,400 | $14,400 – $22,500 | $20,500 – $28,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $11,700 – $22,900 | $20,100 – $31,300 | $28,500 – $39,800 |
Related projects, priced for Dothan
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Dothan wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−5%) and vinyl siding lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,150 – $10,900 | −14% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,000 – $21,000 | −17% |
Who does the work: Dothan trade wages
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 Dothan the blend is 0.79.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 70% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Dothan metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median: $21.96 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.36 and $25.64 an hour.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $21.97 an hour, 26% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.05 and $26.73 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 4.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 10%) the local median is $15.39 an hour, which is 32% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $12.40 and $18.76 an hour. BLS counts 600 of them working in the area, 98.8 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 $1,150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $500. That is a swing of roughly 2.7% to 6.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Dothan has 60,720 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 284th 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% | $20.36 | $21.96 | $25.64 | $26.65 | 0.82 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $20.05 | $21.97 | $26.73 | $29.71 | 0.74 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $12.40 | $15.39 | $18.76 | $22.66 | 0.68 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
How Dothan compares
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 $18,200 to $19,200 across Dothan and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, ALthis page | $8,400 – $28,500 | $18,500 | |
| Panama City, FL70 miles | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | +2% |
| Crestview, FL70 miles | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +4% |
| Albany, GA85 miles | $8,450 – $28,600 | $18,500 | level |
| Auburn, AL85 miles | $8,500 – $28,800 | $18,600 | +1% |
| Columbus, GA90 miles | $8,200 – $28,100 | $18,200 | −2% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $8,550 – $28,800 | $18,700 | +1% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +16% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Dothan ranks #287 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Dothan is 1% below the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | +2% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | +2% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $8,500 – $28,800 | $18,600 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $8,650 – $29,000 | $18,800 | +2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $8,550 – $28,800 | $18,700 | +1% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $8,600 – $29,000 | $18,800 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dothan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $8,600 – $28,900 | $18,800 | +2% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $11,000 – $33,500 | $22,200 | +20% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $8,800 – $29,400 | $19,100 | +3% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $8,550 – $28,500 | $18,500 | level |
The best months for metal roof in Dothan
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Dothan Rgnl Ap (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 Dothan are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Dothan gets about 54 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.2 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 89 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 | 62 | 40 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 43 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 49 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 55 | 4.8 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 64 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 6.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 72 | 6.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 67 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 57 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 47 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 42 | 4.8 | Workable |
Why two Dothan quotes can differ
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).
Panel type
Corrugated sheet metal is $5-$12 per sq ft installed; standing seam is $9-$16 (HomeGuide).
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Metal roof in Dothan: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Dothan?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,400 to $28,500 in the Dothan area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,400 to $22,500. 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 Dothan?
About $4.15 to $14 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $130 to $420 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Dothan or Panama City?
Panama City is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $18,900, which is 2% more than Dothan ($18,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dothan?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $9,500 out of $18,500. Materials are 47% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Dothan?
$8,400 to $28,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Dothan?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $130 to $420 for fees in the Dothan area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dothan expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Alabama?
Dothan is 1% below the Alabama statewide estimate ($18,700 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Dothan?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $21.96 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.36 to $25.64.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Dothan?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,400 to $16,400 and premium work $20,500 to $28,500. 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 Dothan?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. May and October 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 Dothan
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.