Metal roof cost in Albany, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,450 – $28,600
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.15 – $14
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #286
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a metal roof in the Albany area: $8,450 to $28,600 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 $22.57 an hour in the Albany area, 15% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Albany, GA, standard level
$14,500 to $22,500
About $7.15 to $11 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $8,300 | $10,800 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $350 |
| Total | $14,500 | $22,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Albany, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 47% |
| Labor | $6,400 | $9,550 | $12,800 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $280 | $440 | 2% |
| Total | $8,450 | $18,500 | $28,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Albany number
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 70% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.57 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Albany is 0.80 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 52% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Albany is at 96.3 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 87.7: $130 to $440.
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 Albany. The wage table below marks each row.
The best months for metal roof in Albany
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Albany Sw Ga 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 Albany are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Albany gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.1 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 106 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 | 39 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 42 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 48 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 88 | 63 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 57 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 46 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
Who does the work: Albany 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 Albany the blend is 0.80.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 70% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Albany metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $22.57 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.69 and $26.36 an hour.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $19.01 an hour, 36% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $19.01 and $29.00 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 5.1 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 $17.25 an hour, which is 24% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.62 and $18.96 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 68.5 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 $1,200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,200. That is a swing of roughly 6.6% to 6.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Albany has 58,390 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 293rd 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% | $18.69 | $22.57 | $26.36 | $26.65 | 0.85 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $19.01 | $19.01 | $29.00 | $29.71 | 0.64 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $14.62 | $17.25 | $18.96 | $22.66 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Why two Albany quotes can differ
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: metal roof pricing in Albany
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Albany. 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
$8,450 to $16,500
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$14,500 to $22,500
Standing seam steel
Premium
$20,500 to $28,600
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,100 – $10,000 | $8,800 – $13,700 | $12,400 – $17,300 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,450 – $16,500 | $14,500 – $22,500 | $20,500 – $28,600 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $11,800 – $23,000 | $20,200 – $31,400 | $28,600 – $39,900 |
How Albany compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Albany. Columbus is the lowest at about $18,200 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GAthis page | $8,450 – $28,600 | $18,500 | |
| Warner Robins, GA65 miles | $9,300 – $30,400 | $19,800 | +7% |
| Columbus, GA70 miles | $8,200 – $28,100 | $18,200 | −2% |
| Dothan, AL85 miles | $8,400 – $28,500 | $18,500 | level |
| Macon, GA85 miles | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | +2% |
| Tallahassee, FL90 miles | $8,750 – $29,200 | $19,000 | +2% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $9,000 – $30,100 | $19,500 | +5% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Albany ranks #286 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Albany is 5% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $9,300 – $30,900 | $20,100 | +8% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $8,150 – $28,100 | $18,100 | −2% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | +4% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $8,200 – $28,100 | $18,200 | −2% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $8,700 – $29,200 | $18,900 | +2% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albany against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $9,450 – $30,400 | $19,900 | +8% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $10,800 – $33,400 | $22,100 | +20% |
| Altoona, PA | 58,650 jobs | $8,950 – $30,100 | $19,500 | +5% |
| Sebastian, FL | 57,620 jobs | $9,100 – $29,900 | $19,500 | +5% |
Planning more than one job in Albany?
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Albany wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−5%) and vinyl siding lowest (−18%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −13% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $6,850 – $20,600 | −18% |
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Metal roof in Albany: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Albany?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,450 to $28,600 in the Albany 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 Albany?
About $4.15 to $14 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $130 to $440 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Albany or Warner Robins?
Warner Robins is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,800, which is 7% more than Albany ($18,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albany?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $9,550 out of $18,500. Materials are 47% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Albany?
$8,450 to $28,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Albany?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $130 to $440 for fees in the Albany area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albany expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Georgia?
Albany is 5% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($19,500 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Albany?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.57 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.69 to $26.36.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Albany?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,450 to $16,500 and premium work $20,500 to $28,600. 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 Albany?
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 Albany
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.