Metal roof cost in Warner Robins, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,300 – $30,400
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.60 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #157
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Warner Robins, GA usually costs $9,300 to $30,400 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $4.60 to $15 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,500 less. Roofers earn a median of $22.57 an hour in the Warner Robins area, 15% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Warner Robins, GA, standard level
$15,600 to $24,000
About $7.70 to $12 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $9,400 | $12,300 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $370 |
| Total | $15,600 | $24,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Warner Robins, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 44% |
| Labor | $7,250 | $10,900 | $14,500 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $470 | 2% |
| Total | $9,300 | $19,800 | $30,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Warner Robins 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 Warner Robins is 0.91 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 55% 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. Warner Robins 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 93.8: $140 to $470.
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 Warner Robins. The wage table below marks each row.
Warner Robins 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, Warner Robins (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 Warner Robins are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Warner Robins gets about 52 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.8 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 76 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 | 58 | 36 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 40 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 69 | 46 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 52 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 61 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 69 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 72 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 66 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 56 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 44 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 4.7 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Warner Robins
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Warner Robins. 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
$9,300 to $17,700
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,600 to $24,000
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,900 to $30,400
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,650 – $10,700 | $9,450 – $14,600 | $13,300 – $18,400 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,300 – $17,700 | $15,600 – $24,000 | $21,900 – $30,400 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $13,000 – $24,700 | $21,800 – $33,500 | $30,600 – $42,300 |
Warner Robins against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Warner Robins. Columbus is the lowest at about $18,200 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GAthis page | $9,300 – $30,400 | $19,800 | |
| Macon, GA25 miles | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −5% |
| Albany, GA65 miles | $8,450 – $28,600 | $18,500 | −7% |
| Columbus, GA65 miles | $8,200 – $28,100 | $18,200 | −8% |
| Atlanta, GA95 miles | $9,300 – $30,900 | $20,100 | +1% |
| Athens, GA105 miles | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −5% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $9,000 – $30,100 | $19,500 | −2% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Warner Robins ranks #157 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Warner Robins is 2% above the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $9,300 – $30,900 | $20,100 | +1% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $8,150 – $28,100 | $18,100 | −9% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | −3% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $8,200 – $28,100 | $18,200 | −8% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $8,700 – $29,200 | $18,900 | −5% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Warner Robins against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $11,100 – $33,600 | $22,300 | +13% |
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $11,100 – $35,200 | $23,200 | +17% |
| Napa, CA | 77,860 jobs | $11,700 – $36,200 | $24,000 | +21% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $8,450 – $28,300 | $18,400 | −7% |
Related projects, priced for Warner Robins
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Warner Robins wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (−4%) and roof replacement lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,600 | −10% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Warner Robins bid
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).
What local crews earn in Warner Robins
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 Warner Robins the blend is 0.91.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 70% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Warner Robins 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 $33.96 an hour, 14% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $30.34 and $33.96 an hour. About 800 work in the metro. That is 105.2 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 $18.99 an hour, which is 16% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.97 and $21.46 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 38.1 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 $1,200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,200. That is a swing of roughly 6.2% to 6.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Warner Robins has 76,050 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 244th 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% | $30.34 | $33.96 | $33.96 | $29.71 | 1.14 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $16.97 | $18.99 | $21.46 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
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Metal roof in Warner Robins: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Warner Robins?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $9,300 to $30,400 in the Warner Robins area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,600 to $24,000. 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 Warner Robins?
About $4.60 to $15 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Warner Robins or Macon?
Macon is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $18,900, which is 5% less than Warner Robins ($19,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Warner Robins?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $10,900 out of $19,800. Materials are 44% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Warner Robins?
$9,300 to $30,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Warner Robins?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $470 for fees in the Warner Robins area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Warner Robins expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Georgia?
Warner Robins is 2% above 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 Warner Robins?
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 Warner Robins?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,300 to $17,700 and premium work $21,900 to $30,400. 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 Warner Robins?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. 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 Warner Robins
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.