Metal roof cost in Jonesboro, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,550 – $28,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.20 – $14
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #283
- 1 = most expensive
Jonesboro homeowners pay roughly $8,550 to $28,500 to install a metal roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $4.20 to $14 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Jonesboro is 13% lower. Roofers earn a median of $22.82 an hour in the Jonesboro area, 14% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Jonesboro, AR, standard level
$14,500 to $22,500
About $7.15 to $11 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,800 | $11,000 |
| Labor | $8,550 | $11,200 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $340 |
| Total | $14,500 | $22,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Jonesboro, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,850 | $8,400 | $15,000 | 45% |
| Labor | $6,550 | $9,850 | $13,100 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $280 | $430 | 2% |
| Total | $8,550 | $18,500 | $28,500 | 100% |
Why Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro the blended ratio comes out at 0.82. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jonesboro metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,400, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (85.9) and land at $130 to $430.
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 Jonesboro. The wage table below marks each row.
Metal roof: what moves the price in Jonesboro
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).
Jonesboro: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jonesboro 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
$8,550 to $16,500
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$14,500 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) | $5,200 – $10,000 | $8,800 – $13,700 | $12,400 – $17,300 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,550 – $16,500 | $14,500 – $22,500 | $20,500 – $28,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $11,900 – $23,100 | $20,300 – $31,400 | $28,600 – $39,800 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Jonesboro is 0.82 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 70% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jonesboro metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median: $22.82 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.87 and $24.62 an hour.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $20.80 an hour, which is 30% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.43 and $22.81 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 9.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $18.26 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.23 and $20.53 an hour. About 390 work in the metro. That is 64.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($24.62 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $570. At the 25th percentile ($17.87) it shrinks by about $1,550. The total moves by 3.1% or 8.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,620 jobs in the Jonesboro area. That makes it the 286th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $17.87 | $22.82 | $24.62 | $26.65 | 0.86 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.43 | $20.80 | $22.81 | $29.71 | 0.70 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $16.23 | $18.26 | $20.53 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
When to schedule metal roof in Jonesboro
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Jonesboro Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Jonesboro (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jonesboro gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and September are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 66 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 | 47 | 31 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 34 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 41 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 50 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 60 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 68 | 3.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 70 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 62 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 40 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 33 | 4.5 | Workable |
Jonesboro against nearby metros and the rest of Arkansas
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Memphis is the priciest of the group at $19,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, ARthis page | $8,550 – $28,500 | $18,500 | |
| Memphis, TN65 miles | $9,100 – $29,900 | $19,500 | +5% |
| Jackson, TN100 miles | $9,050 – $29,900 | $19,500 | +5% |
| Little Rock, AR120 miles | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,700 | +1% |
| Springfield, MO180 miles | $8,900 – $29,300 | $19,100 | +3% |
| Clarksville, TN180 miles | $8,550 – $28,800 | $18,700 | +1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $8,600 – $28,700 | $18,600 | +1% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Jonesboro comes in at #283 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, Jonesboro is 1% below the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,700 | +1% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,600 | +1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $8,300 – $28,000 | $18,100 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Jonesboro's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jonesboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $11,000 – $33,500 | $22,200 | +20% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $11,100 – $34,400 | $22,700 | +23% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $8,400 – $28,500 | $18,500 | level |
| Alexandria, LA | 60,000 jobs | $8,850 – $29,100 | $19,000 | +2% |
Related projects, priced for Jonesboro
Because every project leans on different trades, Jonesboro's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −9% and vinyl siding −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,000 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −13% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $900 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,050 – $21,200 | −16% |
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Metal roof in Jonesboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Jonesboro?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,550 to $28,500 in the Jonesboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,500 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 Jonesboro?
About $4.20 to $14 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $130 to $430 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Jonesboro or Memphis?
Memphis is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,500, which is 5% more than Jonesboro ($18,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jonesboro?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $9,850 out of $18,500. Materials are 45% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Jonesboro?
$8,550 to $28,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Jonesboro?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $130 to $430 for fees in the Jonesboro area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jonesboro expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Jonesboro is 1% below the Arkansas statewide estimate ($18,600 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Jonesboro?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.82 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.87 to $24.62.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Jonesboro?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,550 to $16,500 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 Jonesboro?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. January and September 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 Jonesboro
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.