Metal roof cost in Macon, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,700 – $29,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.25 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #248
- 1 = most expensive
Macon homeowners pay roughly $8,700 to $29,100 to install a metal roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $4.25 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Macon is 11% lower. Roofers earn a median of $22.13 an hour in the Macon area, 17% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Macon, GA, standard level
$14,800 to $23,000
About $7.30 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $8,600 | $11,300 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $350 |
| Total | $14,800 | $23,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Macon, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 46% |
| Labor | $6,600 | $9,950 | $13,200 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $290 | $440 | 2% |
| Total | $8,700 | $18,900 | $29,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Macon number
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 Macon the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Macon metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,650, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.5) and land at $130 to $440.
When to schedule metal roof in Macon
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Ap (10 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 Macon (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Macon gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and December (4.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 85 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 | 59 | 36 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 39 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 45 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 60 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 68 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 72 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 71 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 65 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 53 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 38 | 4.6 | Workable |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Macon
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).
Planning more than one job in Macon?
Because every project leans on different trades, Macon's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −4% and vinyl siding −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,200 – $21,600 | −14% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: metal roof pricing in Macon
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Macon 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
$8,700 to $16,800
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$14,800 to $23,000
Standing seam steel
Premium
$20,900 to $29,100
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,250 – $10,200 | $8,950 – $13,900 | $12,700 – $17,600 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,700 – $16,800 | $14,800 – $23,000 | $20,900 – $29,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,100 – $23,500 | $20,600 – $32,000 | $29,200 – $40,600 |
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 Macon is 0.83 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $22.13 an hour, which is 17% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.16 and $24.63 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 4.2 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 $24.03 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $19.73 and $28.77 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 4.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $19.23 an hour, 15% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.05 and $20.66 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 44.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($24.63 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $790. At the 25th percentile ($17.16) it shrinks by about $1,550. The total moves by 4.2% or 8.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 95,030 jobs in the Macon-Bibb County area. That makes it the 211th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $17.16 | $22.13 | $24.63 | $26.65 | 0.83 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $19.73 | $24.03 | $28.77 | $29.71 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.05 | $19.23 | $20.66 | $22.66 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Macon against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Macon. Columbus is the lowest at about $18,200 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GAthis page | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | |
| Warner Robins, GA25 miles | $9,300 – $30,400 | $19,800 | +5% |
| Atlanta, GA70 miles | $9,300 – $30,900 | $20,100 | +6% |
| Columbus, GA70 miles | $8,200 – $28,100 | $18,200 | −4% |
| Athens, GA80 miles | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | level |
| Albany, GA85 miles | $8,450 – $28,600 | $18,500 | −2% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $9,000 – $30,100 | $19,500 | +3% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Macon comes in at #248 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, Macon is 3% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $9,300 – $30,900 | $20,100 | +6% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $8,150 – $28,100 | $18,100 | −4% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | +2% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $8,200 – $28,100 | $18,200 | −4% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $8,700 – $29,200 | $18,900 | level |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Macon's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Macon against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $8,300 – $28,000 | $18,100 | −4% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $12,600 – $37,000 | $24,800 | +31% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | level |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $9,750 – $31,200 | $20,500 | +9% |
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Metal roof in Macon: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Macon?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,700 to $29,100 in the Macon area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,800 to $23,000. 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 Macon?
About $4.25 to $14.50 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 Macon or Warner Robins?
Warner Robins is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,800, which is 5% more than Macon ($18,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Macon?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $9,950 out of $18,900. Materials are 46% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Macon?
$8,700 to $29,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Macon?
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 Macon area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Macon expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Georgia?
Macon is 3% 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 Macon?
The BLS median is $22.13 an hour in the Macon area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.16 to $24.63.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Macon?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,700 to $16,800 and premium work $20,900 to $29,100. 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 Macon?
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 Macon
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.