Metal roof cost in Worcester, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $15,800 – $43,400
- Per sq ft of roof
- $7.80 – $21.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +39%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #1
- 1 = most expensive
Worcester homeowners pay roughly $15,800 to $43,400 to install a metal roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $7.80 to $21.50 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Worcester is 39% higher. Roofers earn a median of $50.61 an hour in the Worcester area, 90% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Worcester, MA, standard level
$24,100 to $35,100
About $12 to $17.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 69% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $17,800 | $23,300 |
| Permits and fees | $260 | $400 |
| Total | $24,100 | $35,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Worcester, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,750 | $15,500 | 29% |
| Labor | $13,700 | $20,500 | $27,400 | 69% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $330 | $510 | 1% |
| Total | $15,800 | $29,600 | $43,400 | 100% |
Why Worcester prices look the way they do
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, Worcester wages are 1.71 times the national level. Labor makes up about 69% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Worcester metro is 97.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,750, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (102.5) and land at $150 to $510.
Why two Worcester 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.
Is Worcester 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 $21,400 to $29,600 across Worcester and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MAthis page | $15,800 – $43,400 | $29,600 | |
| Amherst, MA35 miles | $12,400 – $36,600 | $24,500 | −17% |
| Springfield, MA40 miles | $12,800 – $37,500 | $25,200 | −15% |
| Manchester, NH45 miles | $10,300 – $32,500 | $21,400 | −28% |
| Boston, MA50 miles | $12,100 – $36,300 | $24,200 | −18% |
| Hartford, CT55 miles | $11,700 – $35,300 | $23,500 | −21% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $12,700 – $37,400 | $25,100 | −15% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −28% |
Across 300 US metros, Worcester comes in at #1 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, Worcester is 18% above the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $12,100 – $36,300 | $24,200 | −18% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $12,800 – $37,500 | $25,200 | −15% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $12,600 – $37,000 | $24,800 | −16% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $12,400 – $36,600 | $24,500 | −17% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $10,200 – $32,300 | $21,200 | −28% |
Cities with a workforce like Worcester's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Worcester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,700 | −37% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $9,000 – $29,800 | $19,400 | −34% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $9,150 – $30,100 | $19,600 | −34% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $9,050 – $29,900 | $19,500 | −34% |
When to schedule metal roof in Worcester
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Worcester Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Worcester (8 of 12 months). 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.
Worcester gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 73 inches of snow. The wettest months are September, October and December (4.8 inches in October). Inside the workable window, May and July are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.9 inches. The station averages about 3 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 | 32 | 17 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 19 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 43 | 26 | 4.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 56 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 47 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 56 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 62 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 61 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 53 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 33 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 23 | 4.3 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: metal roof pricing in Worcester
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Worcester 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
$15,800 to $26,800
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$24,100 to $35,100
Standing seam steel
Premium
$32,400 to $43,400
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $9,550 – $16,200 | $14,600 – $21,200 | $19,600 – $26,300 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $15,800 – $26,800 | $24,100 – $35,100 | $32,400 – $43,400 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $22,000 – $37,500 | $33,600 – $49,000 | $45,200 – $60,600 |
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 Worcester is 1.71 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $50.61 an hour, which is 90% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $28.54 and $51.10 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 10.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is about average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $37.42 an hour, which is 26% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.86 and $41.02 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 8.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about 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 $23.23 and $43.40 an hour. About 1,650 work in the metro. That is 47.2 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 ($51.10 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $150. At the 25th percentile ($28.54) it shrinks by about $6,950. The total moves by 0.5% or 23.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 349,880 jobs in the Worcester area. That makes it the 73rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.23% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $28.54 | $50.61 | $51.10 | $26.65 | 1.90 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.86 | $37.42 | $41.02 | $29.71 | 1.26 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $23.23 | $29.52 | $43.40 | $22.66 | 1.30 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.71 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Worcester
Because every project leans on different trades, Worcester's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +49% and attic insulation level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,600 – $18,000 | +49% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,550 – $4,800 | +16% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,300 – $27,800 | +11% |
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Metal roof in Worcester: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Worcester?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $15,800 to $43,400 in the Worcester area. A standard-spec job lands at $24,100 to $35,100. 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 Worcester?
About $7.80 to $21.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $150 to $510 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Worcester or Amherst?
Amherst is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $24,500, which is 17% less than Worcester ($29,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Worcester?
About 69% at the midpoint, or $20,500 out of $29,600. Materials are 29% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Worcester?
$15,800 to $43,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Worcester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $150 to $510 for fees in the Worcester area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Worcester expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Worcester is 18% above the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($25,100 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Worcester?
The BLS median is $50.61 an hour in the Worcester area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.54 to $51.10.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Worcester?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $15,800 to $26,800 and premium work $32,400 to $43,400. 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 Worcester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. May and July 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 Worcester
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.