Metal roof cost in Bridgeport, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $13,400 – $38,700
- Per sq ft of roof
- $6.60 – $19
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +22%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #9
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Bridgeport, CT usually costs $13,400 to $38,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $6.60 to $19 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $4,750 more. Roofers earn a median of $39.09 an hour in the Bridgeport area, 47% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bridgeport, CT, standard level
$21,000 to $31,100
About $10.50 to $15.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,050 | $11,500 |
| Labor | $14,700 | $19,200 |
| Permits and fees | $270 | $420 |
| Total | $21,000 | $31,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bridgeport, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,750 | $15,600 | 34% |
| Labor | $11,300 | $17,000 | $22,600 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $350 | $530 | 1% |
| Total | $13,400 | $26,100 | $38,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Bridgeport number
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 70% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $39.09 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bridgeport is 1.41 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 65% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bridgeport is at 97.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,750 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 106.9: $160 to $530.
Planning more than one job in Bridgeport?
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bridgeport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+26%) and attic insulation lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,000 – $15,400 | +26% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,650 | +11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,850 – $26,500 | +5% |
How Bridgeport compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Bridgeport. Waterbury is the lowest at about $22,400 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 25 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CTthis page | $13,400 – $38,700 | $26,100 | |
| Waterbury, CT25 miles | $10,900 – $33,800 | $22,400 | −14% |
| New Haven, CT30 miles | $11,000 – $34,000 | $22,500 | −14% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY40 miles | $11,400 – $36,200 | $23,800 | −9% |
| New York, NY40 miles | $13,100 – $39,700 | $26,400 | +1% |
| Hartford, CT55 miles | $11,700 – $35,300 | $23,500 | −10% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $11,400 – $34,700 | $23,000 | −12% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bridgeport ranks #9 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bridgeport is 13% above the Connecticut figure.
Elsewhere in Connecticut
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $11,700 – $35,300 | $23,500 | −10% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $11,000 – $34,000 | $22,500 | −14% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $10,900 – $33,800 | $22,400 | −14% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $11,300 – $34,500 | $22,900 | −12% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bridgeport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −26% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $9,550 – $30,600 | $20,100 | −23% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $11,100 – $33,600 | $22,300 | −14% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $8,600 – $29,000 | $18,800 | −28% |
What local crews earn in Bridgeport
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 Bridgeport the blend is 1.41.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $39.09 an hour, 47% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $26.87 and $47.38 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 3.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $38.71 an hour, 30% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $31.25 and $44.62 an hour. About 500 work in the metro. That is 12.4 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 $28.38 an hour, which is 25% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.18 and $35.00 an hour. BLS counts 1,930 of them working in the area, 47.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $2,600 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $3,850. That is a swing of roughly 14.8% to 10.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury has 404,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 63rd 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% | $26.87 | $39.09 | $47.38 | $26.65 | 1.47 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $31.25 | $38.71 | $44.62 | $29.71 | 1.30 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $23.18 | $28.38 | $35.00 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.41 | |||||
Bridgeport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bridgeport. 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
$13,400 to $23,500
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$21,000 to $31,100
Standing seam steel
Premium
$28,600 to $38,700
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $8,100 – $14,200 | $12,700 – $18,800 | $17,300 – $23,400 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $13,400 – $23,500 | $21,000 – $31,100 | $28,600 – $38,700 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $18,700 – $32,800 | $29,300 – $43,400 | $39,900 – $54,000 |
Bridgeport 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, Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem 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 Bridgeport 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.
Bridgeport gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 34 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and August (4.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, July and November are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 38 | 24 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 26 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 32 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 42 | 4.2 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 62 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 68 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 67 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 60 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 38 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 30 | 4.0 | Cold |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Bridgeport
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 Bridgeport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Bridgeport?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $13,400 to $38,700 in the Bridgeport area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,000 to $31,100. 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 Bridgeport?
About $6.60 to $19 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $160 to $530 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Bridgeport or Waterbury?
Waterbury is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $22,400, which is 14% less than Bridgeport ($26,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bridgeport?
About 65% at the midpoint, or $17,000 out of $26,100. Materials are 34% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Bridgeport?
$13,400 to $38,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Bridgeport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $160 to $530 for fees in the Bridgeport area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bridgeport expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Bridgeport is 13% above the Connecticut statewide estimate ($23,000 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Bridgeport?
The BLS median is $39.09 an hour in the Bridgeport area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.87 to $47.38.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Bridgeport?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $13,400 to $23,500 and premium work $28,600 to $38,700. 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 Bridgeport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. July 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 Bridgeport
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.