Metal roof cost in Bangor, ME
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,250 – $30,400
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.55 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #160
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a metal roof in the Bangor area: $9,250 to $30,400 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 7% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $23.14 an hour in the Bangor area, 13% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bangor, ME, standard level
$15,600 to $24,000
About $7.65 to $12 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $11,500 |
| Labor | $9,300 | $12,200 |
| Permits and fees | $250 | $380 |
| Total | $15,600 | $24,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bangor, ME
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,750 | $15,500 | 44% |
| Labor | $7,150 | $10,800 | $14,300 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $310 | $480 | 2% |
| Total | $9,250 | $19,800 | $30,400 | 100% |
Why Bangor 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 Bangor the blended ratio comes out at 0.90.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bangor is at 97.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,750 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.5: $140 to $480.
Why two Bangor quotes can differ
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).
Who does the work: Bangor 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 Bangor the blend is 0.90.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $23.14 an hour, 13% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.59 and $28.04 an hour. About 120 work in the metro. That is 16.6 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 $28.82 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.65 and $29.75 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 12.5 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 $21.35 an hour, which is 6% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.60 and $22.35 an hour. BLS counts 530 of them working in the area, 73.3 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 $1,550 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $170. That is a swing of roughly 0.9% to 7.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bangor has 72,270 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 255th 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% | $22.59 | $23.14 | $28.04 | $26.65 | 0.87 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.65 | $28.82 | $29.75 | $29.71 | 0.97 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $18.60 | $21.35 | $22.35 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Bangor?
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bangor wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−3%) and roof replacement lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,500 | −9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,900 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,200 | −4% |
Is Bangor cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,000 sq ft of roof range from $19,800 to $24,800 across Bangor and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, MEthis page | $9,250 – $30,400 | $19,800 | |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $9,800 – $31,500 | $20,600 | +4% |
| Burlington, VT220 miles | $10,500 – $32,800 | $21,700 | +9% |
| Manchester, NH230 miles | $10,300 – $32,500 | $21,400 | +8% |
| Boston, MA230 miles | $12,100 – $36,300 | $24,200 | +22% |
| Barnstable, MA265 miles | $12,600 – $37,000 | $24,800 | +25% |
| Maine (statewide) | $9,550 – $31,000 | $20,300 | +2% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bangor ranks #160 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bangor is 2% below the Maine figure.
Elsewhere in Maine
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $9,800 – $31,500 | $20,600 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bangor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $9,950 – $31,700 | $20,800 | +5% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $11,300 – $34,300 | $22,800 | +15% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −5% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $11,400 – $35,700 | $23,500 | +19% |
The best months for metal roof in Bangor
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bangor Intl 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 Bangor are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Bangor gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 75 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, October and November (4.6 inches in October). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 28 | 9 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 31 | 11 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 21 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 53 | 32 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 43 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 53 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 59 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 49 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 38 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 17 | 3.7 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: metal roof pricing in Bangor
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bangor. 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
$9,250 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) | $5,600 – $10,700 | $9,450 – $14,600 | $13,300 – $18,400 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,250 – $17,700 | $15,600 – $24,000 | $21,900 – $30,400 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,900 – $24,700 | $21,700 – $33,500 | $30,600 – $42,300 |
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Metal roof in Bangor: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Bangor?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $9,250 to $30,400 in the Bangor 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 Bangor?
About $4.55 to $15 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Bangor or Portland?
Portland is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $20,600, which is 4% more than Bangor ($19,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bangor?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $10,800 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 Bangor?
$9,250 to $30,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Bangor?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $480 for fees in the Bangor area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bangor expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Maine?
Bangor is 2% below the Maine statewide estimate ($20,300 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Maine; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Bangor?
The BLS median is $23.14 an hour in the Bangor area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.59 to $28.04.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Bangor?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,250 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 Bangor?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. July 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 Bangor
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.