Metal roof cost in Springfield, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,900 – $29,300
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.40 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #228
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Springfield, MO usually costs $8,900 to $29,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $4.40 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,250 less. Roofers earn a median of $22.70 an hour in the Springfield area, 15% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Springfield, MO, standard level
$15,000 to $23,200
About $7.40 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,850 | $11,100 |
| Labor | $8,950 | $11,700 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $350 |
| Total | $15,000 | $23,200 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Springfield, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,500 | $15,100 | 44% |
| Labor | $6,900 | $10,300 | $13,800 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $290 | $440 | 2% |
| Total | $8,900 | $19,100 | $29,300 | 100% |
Why Springfield 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 Springfield the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Springfield is at 94.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,500 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.6: $130 to $440.
Pick a size, pick a tier: metal roof pricing in Springfield
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Springfield. 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 $17,000
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,000 to $23,200
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,100 to $29,300
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,400 – $10,300 | $9,100 – $14,000 | $12,800 – $17,700 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,900 – $17,000 | $15,000 – $23,200 | $21,100 – $29,300 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,400 – $23,800 | $20,900 – $32,300 | $29,400 – $40,800 |
What local crews earn in Springfield
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 Springfield the blend is 0.86.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $22.70 an hour, 15% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.76 and $28.21 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 7.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $24.12 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.60 and $35.62 an hour. About 230 work in the metro. That is 10.3 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 $23.00 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.26 and $28.96 an hour. BLS counts 1,020 of them working in the area, 45.7 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 $1,750 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,250. That is a swing of roughly 6.5% to 9.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Springfield has 223,030 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 108th 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% | $18.76 | $22.70 | $28.21 | $26.65 | 0.85 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.60 | $24.12 | $35.62 | $29.71 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $19.26 | $23.00 | $28.96 | $22.66 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Springfield 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, Springfield Wbo (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 Springfield are February through December: 11 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Springfield gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (6.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 38 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 | 43 | 23 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 26 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 58 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 44 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 56 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 64 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 68 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 67 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 46 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 35 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 27 | 2.6 | Workable |
Is Springfield cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Springfield. Joplin is the lowest at about $17,500 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MOthis page | $8,900 – $29,300 | $19,100 | |
| Joplin, MO75 miles | $7,850 – $27,200 | $17,500 | −8% |
| Fayetteville, AR100 miles | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,600 | −2% |
| Jefferson City, MO105 miles | $11,100 – $33,700 | $22,400 | +17% |
| Columbia, MO115 miles | $9,100 – $29,700 | $19,400 | +2% |
| Kansas City, MO130 miles | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | +16% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $9,600 – $30,900 | $20,200 | +6% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Springfield ranks #228 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Springfield is 6% below the Missouri figure.
Elsewhere in Missouri
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $10,900 – $34,000 | $22,400 | +17% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | +16% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $9,100 – $29,700 | $19,400 | +2% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $7,850 – $27,200 | $17,500 | −8% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $11,100 – $33,700 | $22,400 | +17% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $9,350 – $30,200 | $19,800 | +4% |
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $8,800 – $29,300 | $19,000 | level |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $8,150 – $28,100 | $18,100 | −5% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $11,100 – $33,600 | $22,300 | +17% |
Related projects, priced for Springfield
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Springfield wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−5%) and roof replacement lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,200 | −8% |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Springfield
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).
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Metal roof in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Springfield?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,900 to $29,300 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,000 to $23,200. 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 Springfield?
About $4.40 to $14.50 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 Springfield or Joplin?
Joplin is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $17,500, which is 8% less than Springfield ($19,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $10,300 out of $19,100. Materials are 44% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Springfield?
$8,900 to $29,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Springfield?
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 Springfield area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Missouri?
Springfield is 6% below the Missouri statewide estimate ($20,200 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $22.70 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.76 to $28.21.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Springfield?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,900 to $17,000 and premium work $21,100 to $29,300. 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 Springfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February and December 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 Springfield
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.