Metal roof cost in Palm Bay, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,000 – $29,700
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.40 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #194
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Palm Bay, FL usually costs $9,000 to $29,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $4.40 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,950 less. Roofers earn a median of $22.97 an hour in the Palm Bay area, 14% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Palm Bay, FL, standard level
$15,200 to $23,500
About $7.50 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $9,000 | $11,700 |
| Permits and fees | $260 | $400 |
| Total | $15,200 | $23,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Palm Bay, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 45% |
| Labor | $6,900 | $10,400 | $13,800 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $330 | $500 | 2% |
| Total | $9,000 | $19,400 | $29,700 | 100% |
Why Palm Bay prices look the way they do
Labor is 54% 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 Palm Bay the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Palm Bay is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,650 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.0: $150 to $500.
What local crews earn in Palm Bay
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 Palm Bay the blend is 0.86.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $22.97 an hour, 14% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.56 and $28.50 an hour. About 540 work in the metro. That is 22.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $24.61 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.46 and $28.95 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 11.8 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 $21.50 an hour, which is 5% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.96 and $23.16 an hour. BLS counts 1,870 of them working in the area, 76.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,750 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,400. That is a swing of roughly 7.2% to 9.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville has 245,170 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 104th 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% | $18.56 | $22.97 | $28.50 | $26.65 | 0.86 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.46 | $24.61 | $28.95 | $29.71 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.96 | $21.50 | $23.16 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Palm Bay against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Sebastian is the priciest of the group at $19,500. Lakeland is the cheapest at $18,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay, FLthis page | $9,000 – $29,700 | $19,400 | |
| Orlando, FL40 miles | $8,800 – $29,400 | $19,100 | −1% |
| Sebastian, FL40 miles | $9,100 – $29,900 | $19,500 | +1% |
| Lakeland, FL65 miles | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −2% |
| Deltona, FL70 miles | $8,800 – $29,300 | $19,000 | −2% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL75 miles | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −1% |
| Florida (statewide) | $8,950 – $29,900 | $19,400 | level |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Palm Bay ranks #194 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Palm Bay is 0% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $9,200 – $31,100 | $20,100 | +4% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $8,850 – $29,400 | $19,100 | −1% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $8,800 – $29,400 | $19,100 | −1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $9,050 – $29,900 | $19,500 | +1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $8,850 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Palm Bay against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $9,850 – $32,000 | $20,900 | +8% |
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $14,100 – $40,300 | $27,200 | +41% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $9,700 – $31,600 | $20,600 | +7% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $8,150 – $28,100 | $18,100 | −6% |
Palm Bay 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, Palm Bay (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 Palm Bay are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Palm Bay gets about 56 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and September (8.0 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.5 inches. The station averages about 102 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 | 73 | 49 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 75 | 52 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 79 | 55 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 60 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 65 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 7.6 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 73 | 6.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 7.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 72 | 8.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 85 | 67 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 79 | 59 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 75 | 52 | 2.5 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Palm Bay
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Palm Bay wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and vinyl siding lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,700 | −10% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: metal roof pricing in Palm Bay
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Palm Bay. 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
$9,000 to $17,300
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,200 to $23,500
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,400 to $29,700
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,450 – $10,500 | $9,250 – $14,300 | $13,000 – $18,000 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,000 – $17,300 | $15,200 – $23,500 | $21,400 – $29,700 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,500 – $24,100 | $21,200 – $32,700 | $29,900 – $41,400 |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Palm Bay
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).
Metal and gauge
Galvalume and galvanized steel are budget-friendly; copper and zinc are the top of the range.
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Metal roof in Palm Bay: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Palm Bay?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $9,000 to $29,700 in the Palm Bay area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,200 to $23,500. 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 Palm Bay?
About $4.40 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $150 to $500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Palm Bay or Orlando?
Orlando is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,100, which is 1% less than Palm Bay ($19,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Palm Bay?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $10,400 out of $19,400. Materials are 45% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Palm Bay?
$9,000 to $29,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Palm Bay?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $150 to $500 for fees in the Palm Bay area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Palm Bay expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Florida?
Palm Bay is 0% below the Florida statewide estimate ($19,400 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Palm Bay?
The BLS median is $22.97 an hour in the Palm Bay area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.56 to $28.50.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Palm Bay?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,000 to $17,300 and premium work $21,400 to $29,700. 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 Palm Bay?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and December 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 Palm Bay
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.