Metal roof cost in Hagerstown, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $10,500 – $32,700
- Per sq ft of roof
- $5.15 – $16
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #104
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Hagerstown, MD usually costs $10,500 to $32,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $5.15 to $16 per sq ft of roof before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Roofers earn a median of $28.89 an hour in the Hagerstown area, 8% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Hagerstown, MD, standard level
$17,100 to $26,000
About $8.45 to $13 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $10,900 | $14,300 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $370 |
| Total | $17,100 | $26,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Hagerstown, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,700 | $15,400 | 40% |
| Labor | $8,400 | $12,600 | $16,800 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $310 | $470 | 1% |
| Total | $10,500 | $21,600 | $32,700 | 100% |
Why Hagerstown prices look the way they do
Labor is 58% 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 Hagerstown the blended ratio comes out at 1.05. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Maryland statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Hagerstown is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,700 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.2: $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 Hagerstown. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Hagerstown quotes can differ
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.
Labor
Metal roof labor is $4-$8 per sq ft, or $400-$800 per roofing square, and standing seam needs specialist crews.
Hagerstown against nearby metros and the rest of Maryland
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Chambersburg is the priciest of the group at $22,700. Winchester is the cheapest at $18,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MDthis page | $10,500 – $32,700 | $21,600 | |
| Chambersburg, PA30 miles | $11,100 – $34,400 | $22,700 | +5% |
| Winchester, VA30 miles | $8,550 – $28,900 | $18,800 | −13% |
| Washington, DC55 miles | $10,500 – $33,900 | $22,200 | +3% |
| Altoona, PA65 miles | $8,950 – $30,100 | $19,500 | −9% |
| York, PA70 miles | $9,950 – $32,200 | $21,100 | −2% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $10,700 – $33,900 | $22,300 | +3% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Hagerstown ranks #104 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Hagerstown is 3% below the Maryland figure.
Elsewhere in Maryland
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $10,200 – $32,900 | $21,600 | level |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $10,600 – $33,500 | $22,100 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hagerstown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $9,100 – $29,700 | $19,400 | −10% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $11,500 – $34,400 | $23,000 | +7% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $10,900 – $34,600 | $22,700 | +5% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $12,900 – $37,500 | $25,200 | +17% |
Planning more than one job in Hagerstown?
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Hagerstown wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+2%) and vinyl siding lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,300 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −3% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,950 – $23,900 | −5% |
Hagerstown 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, Hagerstown 1 E (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Hagerstown are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Hagerstown gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, May and September (4.8 inches in September). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 32 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 | 40 | 22 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 44 | 25 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 32 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 65 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 45 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 34 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 27 | 3.7 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Hagerstown
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 Hagerstown the blend is 1.05.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 70% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Hagerstown metro, so we used the Maryland statewide median: $28.89 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $36.08 an hour.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $29.43 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.67 and $36.21 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 4.7 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 $20.59 an hour, which is 9% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.55 and $23.61 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 52.3 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 $2,250 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,800. That is a swing of roughly 8.3% to 10.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Hagerstown-Martinsburg has 107,170 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 195th 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% | $23.20 | $28.89 | $36.08 | $26.65 | 1.08 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.67 | $29.43 | $36.21 | $29.71 | 0.99 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.55 | $20.59 | $23.61 | $22.66 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Hagerstown: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Hagerstown. 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
$10,500 to $19,300
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$17,100 to $26,000
Standing seam steel
Premium
$23,800 to $32,700
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $6,350 – $11,700 | $10,400 – $15,700 | $14,400 – $19,800 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $10,500 – $19,300 | $17,100 – $26,000 | $23,800 – $32,700 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $14,600 – $27,000 | $23,900 – $36,200 | $33,200 – $45,500 |
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Metal roof in Hagerstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Hagerstown?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $10,500 to $32,700 in the Hagerstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $17,100 to $26,000. 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 Hagerstown?
About $5.15 to $16 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 Hagerstown or Chambersburg?
Chambersburg is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $22,700, which is 5% more than Hagerstown ($21,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hagerstown?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $12,600 out of $21,600. Materials are 40% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Hagerstown?
$10,500 to $32,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Hagerstown?
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 Hagerstown area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hagerstown expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Maryland?
Hagerstown is 3% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($22,300 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Hagerstown?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.89 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.20 to $36.08.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Hagerstown?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $10,500 to $19,300 and premium work $23,800 to $32,700. 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 Hagerstown?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. October and November 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 Hagerstown
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.