Metal roof cost in Hattiesburg, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,350 – $28,400
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.10 – $14
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #289
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a metal roof in Hattiesburg, plan on $8,350 to $28,400 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $4.10 to $14 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 14% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $21.00 an hour in the Hattiesburg area, 21% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Hattiesburg, MS, standard level
$14,400 to $22,400
About $7.10 to $11 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $8,200 | $10,700 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $350 |
| Total | $14,400 | $22,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Hattiesburg, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 47% |
| Labor | $6,300 | $9,450 | $12,600 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $280 | $440 | 2% |
| Total | $8,350 | $18,400 | $28,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Hattiesburg number
Labor is 51% 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 Hattiesburg the blended ratio comes out at 0.79.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Hattiesburg metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,650, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.6) and land at $130 to $440.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Hattiesburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Hattiesburg against nearby metros and the rest of Mississippi
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Gulfport is the priciest of the group at $19,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MSthis page | $8,350 – $28,400 | $18,400 | |
| Gulfport, MS50 miles | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +4% |
| Slidell, LA70 miles | $8,900 – $29,200 | $19,100 | +4% |
| Mobile, AL70 miles | $8,500 – $28,800 | $18,600 | +1% |
| Daphne, AL95 miles | $8,600 – $29,000 | $18,800 | +2% |
| Jackson, MS100 miles | $8,500 – $28,800 | $18,600 | +1% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $8,500 – $28,800 | $18,600 | +1% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +16% |
Across 300 US metros, Hattiesburg comes in at #289 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, Hattiesburg is 1% below the Mississippi figure.
Other Mississippi metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $8,500 – $28,800 | $18,600 | +1% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Hattiesburg's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hattiesburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $13,700 – $39,600 | $26,600 | +45% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $8,800 – $29,300 | $19,000 | +4% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | +20% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $8,800 – $29,400 | $19,100 | +4% |
Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg is 0.79 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $21.00 an hour, which is 21% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.43 and $22.01 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 4.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Hattiesburg metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median: $23.80 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.78 and $30.12 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $17.17 an hour, 24% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.92 and $19.52 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 67.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($22.01 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $320. At the 25th percentile ($17.43) it shrinks by about $1,150. The total moves by 1.7% or 6.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 62,230 jobs in the Hattiesburg area. That makes it the 280th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $17.43 | $21.00 | $22.01 | $26.65 | 0.79 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.78 | $23.80 | $30.12 | $29.71 | 0.80 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $14.92 | $17.17 | $19.52 | $22.66 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Hattiesburg: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Hattiesburg 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
$8,350 to $16,400
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$14,400 to $22,400
Standing seam steel
Premium
$20,400 to $28,400
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,050 – $9,950 | $8,700 – $13,600 | $12,400 – $17,200 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,350 – $16,400 | $14,400 – $22,400 | $20,400 – $28,400 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $11,600 – $22,800 | $20,000 – $31,200 | $28,400 – $39,600 |
What nearby projects cost in Hattiesburg
Because every project leans on different trades, Hattiesburg's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +4% and roof replacement −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,050 – $10,700 | −15% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,150 | +4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,000 | −13% |
Climate in Hattiesburg: timing your metal roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Hattiesburg Chain Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Hattiesburg (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Hattiesburg gets about 59 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, June and July (5.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.7 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 96 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 | 60 | 38 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 42 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 48 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 62 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 70 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 72 | 5.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 72 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 67 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 55 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 44 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 62 | 41 | 5.0 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Hattiesburg bid
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.
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Metal roof in Hattiesburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Hattiesburg?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,350 to $28,400 in the Hattiesburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,400 to $22,400. 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 Hattiesburg?
About $4.10 to $14 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $130 to $440 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Hattiesburg or Gulfport?
Gulfport is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,200, which is 4% more than Hattiesburg ($18,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hattiesburg?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $9,450 out of $18,400. Materials are 47% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Hattiesburg?
$8,350 to $28,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Hattiesburg?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $130 to $440 for fees in the Hattiesburg area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hattiesburg expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Hattiesburg is 1% below 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 Hattiesburg?
The BLS median is $21.00 an hour in the Hattiesburg area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.43 to $22.01.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Hattiesburg?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,350 to $16,400 and premium work $20,400 to $28,400. 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 Hattiesburg?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. 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 Hattiesburg
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.