Metal roof cost in Gulfport, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,900 – $29,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.35 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #219
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a metal roof in the Gulfport area: $8,900 to $29,500 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 10% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $21.61 an hour in the Gulfport area, 19% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Gulfport, MS, standard level
$15,100 to $23,300
About $7.40 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $8,850 | $11,600 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $360 |
| Total | $15,100 | $23,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Gulfport, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 45% |
| Labor | $6,800 | $10,200 | $13,600 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $290 | $450 | 2% |
| Total | $8,900 | $19,200 | $29,500 | 100% |
Why Gulfport 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, Gulfport wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Gulfport is at 96.2 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 90.0: $140 to $450.
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 Gulfport. The wage table below marks each row.
How Gulfport compares
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 $18,400 to $19,200 across Gulfport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MSthis page | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | |
| Mobile, AL50 miles | $8,500 – $28,800 | $18,600 | −3% |
| Hattiesburg, MS50 miles | $8,350 – $28,400 | $18,400 | −4% |
| Slidell, LA55 miles | $8,900 – $29,200 | $19,100 | −1% |
| Daphne, AL75 miles | $8,600 – $29,000 | $18,800 | −2% |
| New Orleans, LA90 miles | $8,850 – $29,100 | $19,000 | −1% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $8,500 – $28,800 | $18,600 | −3% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Gulfport ranks #219 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Gulfport is 3% above the Mississippi figure.
Elsewhere in Mississippi
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $8,500 – $28,800 | $18,600 | −3% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $8,350 – $28,400 | $18,400 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Gulfport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $9,300 – $30,000 | $19,600 | +2% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $9,500 – $31,900 | $20,700 | +8% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $10,900 – $33,800 | $22,400 | +16% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,700 | −3% |
Who does the work: Gulfport 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 Gulfport the blend is 0.85.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 70% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Gulfport metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median: $21.61 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.53 and $23.56 an hour.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $30.12 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.80 and $30.12 an hour. About 500 work in the metro. That is 31.6 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 $18.69 an hour, which is 18% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.86 and $22.67 an hour. BLS counts 1,090 of them working in the area, 68.9 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 $610 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,300. That is a swing of roughly 6.7% to 3.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Gulfport-Biloxi has 158,310 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 149th 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% | $17.53 | $21.61 | $23.56 | $26.65 | 0.81 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.80 | $30.12 | $30.12 | $29.71 | 1.01 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $16.86 | $18.69 | $22.67 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Gulfport
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Gulfport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+4%) and roof replacement lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,150 | +4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,700 | −10% |
The best months for metal roof in Gulfport
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Gulfport - Biloxi Ap (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 Gulfport are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Gulfport gets about 63 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.7 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 69 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 | 61 | 42 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 46 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 52 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 58 | 5.5 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 66 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 73 | 6.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 75 | 7.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 75 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 71 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 60 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 49 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 45 | 4.5 | Workable |
Gulfport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Gulfport. 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
$8,900 to $17,100
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,100 to $23,300
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,200 to $29,500
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,400 – $10,400 | $9,150 – $14,100 | $12,900 – $17,900 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,900 – $17,100 | $15,100 – $23,300 | $21,200 – $29,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,400 – $23,900 | $21,000 – $32,500 | $29,600 – $41,100 |
Why two Gulfport quotes can differ
Other metals
Tin runs $600-$1,800 per roofing square (100 sq ft) installed and aluminum $700-$1,700 per square (HomeGuide).
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.
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Metal roof in Gulfport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Gulfport?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,900 to $29,500 in the Gulfport area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,100 to $23,300. 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 Gulfport?
About $4.35 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Gulfport or Mobile?
Mobile is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $18,600, which is 3% less than Gulfport ($19,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Gulfport?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $10,200 out of $19,200. Materials are 45% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Gulfport?
$8,900 to $29,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Gulfport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $450 for fees in the Gulfport area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Gulfport expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Gulfport is 3% above the Mississippi statewide estimate ($18,600 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Gulfport?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $21.61 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.53 to $23.56.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Gulfport?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,900 to $17,100 and premium work $21,200 to $29,500. 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 Gulfport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. 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 Gulfport
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.