Metal roof cost in Delaware
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $10,400 – $32,600
- Per sq ft of roof
- $5.15 – $16
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $21,300
- Metros covered
- 1
Across Delaware, a metal roof costs about $10,400 to $32,600 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Statewide, that midpoint is 1% above the US figure of $21,300. Roofers earn a median $28.58 an hour in Delaware (US: $26.65).
Delaware has one metro in our dataset, Dover, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Delaware (statewide), standard level
$17,100 to $26,000
About $8.40 to $13 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,300 |
| Labor | $10,900 | $14,200 |
| Permits and fees | $250 | $390 |
| Total | $17,100 | $26,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Delaware
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 40% |
| Labor | $8,350 | $12,600 | $16,700 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 | $500 | 2% |
| Total | $10,400 | $21,500 | $32,600 | 100% |
Delaware seasons and metal roof
Season matters for metal roof. For each Delaware metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Dover has 11 comfortable months (February through December), with about 48 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 28 | 87 | 48 | 11: February through December |
Metal roof cost by metro in Delaware
Delaware has one metro in our dataset, Dover, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (2,000 sq ft of roof) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $10,300 – $32,400 | $21,400 | −1% |
Other Delaware jobs that often go with metal roof
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Delaware wages and prices. Against national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+2%) and vinyl siding lowest (−3%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,300 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,150 – $24,400 | −3% |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Delaware
Panel type
Corrugated sheet metal is $5-$12 per sq ft installed; standing seam is $9-$16 (HomeGuide).
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).
Delaware against its neighbors
Delaware ranks 20 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for metal roof, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is New Jersey at $26,800 and the cheapest Mississippi at $18,600, both for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint. Delaware sits at $21,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 60 miles away | $13,500 – $40,100 | $26,800 | +25% |
| Maryland | 60 miles away | $10,700 – $33,900 | $22,300 | +4% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −1% |
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $11,000 – $35,000 | $23,000 | +7% |
| New York | 150 miles away | $11,800 – $36,800 | $24,300 | +13% |
Quality levels and sizes in Delaware
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Delaware wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$10,400 to $19,300
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$17,100 to $26,000
Standing seam steel
Premium
$23,800 to $32,600
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $6,350 – $11,700 | $10,400 – $15,700 | $14,400 – $19,800 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $10,400 – $19,300 | $17,100 – $26,000 | $23,800 – $32,600 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $14,600 – $26,900 | $23,800 – $36,200 | $33,100 – $45,500 |
What roofers and the other trades earn in Delaware
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.05 for Delaware.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $28.58 an hour, which is 7% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $20.40 and $30.59 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the state, 4.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $29.55 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.80 and $38.65 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the state, 9.1 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 $21.90 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $27.07 an hour. About 3,240 work in the state. That is 66.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($30.59 an hour) would add about $630 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.40) would take off about $2,600. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 484,790 jobs across Delaware (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $20.40 | $28.58 | $30.59 | $26.65 | 1.07 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $20.80 | $29.55 | $38.65 | $29.71 | 0.99 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.93 | $21.90 | $27.07 | $22.66 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
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Metal roof in Delaware: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Delaware?
$10,400 to $32,600 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Delaware can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Delaware is cheapest for metal roof?
Dover at about $21,400 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof).
+Is metal roof cheaper in Delaware than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $21,500 against $21,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Delaware?
About 58% ($12,600). Materials are 40%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.05x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in Delaware?
The BLS statewide median is $28.58 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.40 to $30.59.
+Where does Delaware rank for metal roof costs?
20th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $21,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Delaware?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $10,400 to $19,300 and premium work $23,800 to $32,600. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+Does the season matter for metal roof in Delaware?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Delaware metros we cover, Dover has the most comfortable months (11 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Metal roof by city in Delaware
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.