Metal roof cost in Springfield, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $13,300 – $37,900
- Per sq ft of roof
- $6.55 – $18.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +20%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #10
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a metal roof in Springfield, plan on $13,300 to $37,900 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $6.55 to $18.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 20% higher than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $37.45 an hour in the Springfield area, 41% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Springfield, IL, standard level
$20,700 to $30,500
About $10 to $15 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 66% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,800 | $11,000 |
| Labor | $14,600 | $19,100 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $370 |
| Total | $20,700 | $30,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Springfield, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,850 | $8,450 | $15,000 | 33% |
| Labor | $11,300 | $16,900 | $22,500 | 66% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $460 | 1% |
| Total | $13,300 | $25,600 | $37,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Springfield number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: roofers at 70%, sheet metal workers at 20%, construction laborers at 10%. Weighted together, Springfield wages are 1.41 times the national level. Labor makes up about 66% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,450, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $140 to $460.
Specs and site conditions that change a Springfield 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).
Springfield labor market for metal roof
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 Springfield is 1.41 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $37.45 an hour, which is 41% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $28.37 and $47.68 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 26.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $43.43 an hour, which is 46% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $30.50 and $47.81 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 4.0 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 $29.52 an hour, 30% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.56 and $35.79 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 50.6 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 ($47.68 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $3,200. At the 25th percentile ($28.37) it shrinks by about $2,850. The total moves by 12.6% or 11.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 100,810 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 203rd 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% | $28.37 | $37.45 | $47.68 | $26.65 | 1.41 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $30.50 | $43.43 | $47.81 | $29.71 | 1.46 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $21.56 | $29.52 | $35.79 | $22.66 | 1.30 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.41 | |||||
Springfield against nearby metros and the rest of Illinois
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Springfield. Davenport is the lowest at about $20,300 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 115 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, ILthis page | $13,300 – $37,900 | $25,600 | |
| Bloomington, IL65 miles | $13,200 – $37,700 | $25,400 | −1% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $13,100 – $37,600 | $25,300 | −1% |
| Champaign, IL80 miles | $11,500 – $34,400 | $23,000 | −10% |
| St. Louis, MO85 miles | $10,900 – $34,000 | $22,400 | −12% |
| Davenport, IA115 miles | $9,700 – $30,900 | $20,300 | −21% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $13,400 – $39,400 | $26,400 | +3% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −17% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #10 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, Springfield is 3% below the Illinois figure.
Other Illinois metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $14,100 – $41,300 | $27,700 | +8% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $13,100 – $37,600 | $25,300 | −1% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $11,600 – $34,700 | $23,100 | −10% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $11,500 – $34,400 | $23,000 | −10% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $13,200 – $37,700 | $25,400 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $9,150 – $29,700 | $19,400 | −24% |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $11,500 – $35,800 | $23,600 | −8% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $8,950 – $29,400 | $19,200 | −25% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $8,900 – $29,200 | $19,100 | −26% |
Cost by quality level and size in Springfield
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield 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
$13,300 to $23,100
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$20,700 to $30,500
Standing seam steel
Premium
$28,100 to $37,900
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $8,000 – $14,000 | $12,500 – $18,500 | $17,000 – $23,000 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $13,300 – $23,100 | $20,700 – $30,500 | $28,100 – $37,900 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $18,500 – $32,300 | $28,800 – $42,600 | $39,200 – $52,900 |
Planning more than one job in Springfield?
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +21% and attic insulation level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,700 – $14,900 | +21% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,600 | +11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | level |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,400 – $28,200 | +12% |
Climate in Springfield: timing your metal roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Springfield #2 (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Springfield (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Springfield gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.1 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and August are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 23 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 | 36 | 19 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 22 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 63 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 64 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 33 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 24 | 2.3 | Cold |
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Metal roof in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Springfield?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $13,300 to $37,900 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,700 to $30,500. 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 Springfield?
About $6.55 to $18.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Springfield or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $25,400, which is 1% less than Springfield ($25,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 66% at the midpoint, or $16,900 out of $25,600. Materials are 33% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Springfield?
$13,300 to $37,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Springfield?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $460 for fees in the Springfield area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Illinois?
Springfield is 3% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($26,400 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $37.45 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.37 to $47.68.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Springfield?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $13,300 to $23,100 and premium work $28,100 to $37,900. 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 Springfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and August 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 Springfield
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.