Metal roof cost in New Jersey
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $13,500 – $40,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $6.70 – $20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +26%
- US $21,300
- Metros covered
- 3
Across New Jersey, a metal roof costs about $13,500 to $40,100 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Statewide, that midpoint is 26% above the US figure of $21,300. Roofers earn a median $36.83 an hour in New Jersey (US: $26.65).
Inside New Jersey, the metros we cover range from $26,400 (Atlantic City) to $27,200 (Trenton) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in New Jersey (statewide), standard level
$21,500 to $32,200
About $10.50 to $16 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,650 | $12,600 |
| Labor | $14,600 | $19,100 |
| Permits and fees | $280 | $430 |
| Total | $21,500 | $32,200 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in New Jersey
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $9,650 | $17,100 | 36% |
| Labor | $11,200 | $16,800 | $22,500 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $350 | $540 | 1% |
| Total | $13,500 | $26,800 | $40,100 | 100% |
New Jersey versus the states around it
New Jersey ranks 1 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for metal roof, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is New Jersey at $26,800 and the cheapest Mississippi at $18,600, both for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint. New Jersey sits at $26,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $10,400 – $32,600 | $21,500 | −20% |
| New York | 100 miles away | $11,800 – $36,800 | $24,300 | −9% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −20% |
| Maryland | 110 miles away | $10,700 – $33,900 | $22,300 | −17% |
| Connecticut | 150 miles away | $11,400 – $34,700 | $23,000 | −14% |
Which New Jersey city is cheapest for metal roof?
1 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $26,800, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (2,000 sq ft of roof) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | $14,100 – $40,300 | $27,200 | +1% |
| Vineland, NJ | $13,700 – $39,600 | $26,600 | −1% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $13,600 – $39,300 | $26,400 | −2% |
Quality levels and sizes in New Jersey
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New Jersey wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$13,500 to $24,200
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$21,500 to $32,200
Standing seam steel
Premium
$29,500 to $40,100
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $8,200 – $14,600 | $13,000 – $19,500 | $17,900 – $24,300 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $13,500 – $24,200 | $21,500 – $32,200 | $29,500 – $40,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $18,900 – $33,700 | $30,000 – $44,800 | $41,100 – $56,000 |
Metal roof: what moves the price in New Jersey
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.
Other metals
Tin runs $600-$1,800 per roofing square (100 sq ft) installed and aluminum $700-$1,700 per square (HomeGuide).
If you are planning more than one job in New Jersey
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New Jersey wages and prices. Against national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+26%) and attic insulation lowest (+9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,900 – $15,500 | +26% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,600 – $5,000 | +21% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,350 | +9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,500 – $28,500 | +13% |
Weather windows across New Jersey
Season matters for metal roof. For each New Jersey metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Vineland has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New Jersey at 11 months (February through December); Trenton has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 43 inches a year in Vineland to 46 inches in Trenton.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 24 | 86 | 46 | 9: March through November |
| Atlantic City | 30 | 80 | 44 | 10: March through December |
| Vineland | 24 | 86 | 43 | 11: February through December |
What roofers and the other trades earn in New Jersey
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.40 for New Jersey.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $36.83 an hour, which is 38% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.88 and $47.96 an hour. BLS counts 1,860 of them working in the state, 4.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $44.64 an hour, which is 50% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $28.07 and $57.63 an hour. BLS counts 2,790 of them working in the state, 6.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.80 an hour, 36% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.46 and $45.44 an hour. About 23,590 work in the state. That is 55.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($47.96 an hour) would add about $3,500 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.88) would take off about $4,100. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,285,720 jobs across New Jersey (May 2025), which is 2.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $23.88 | $36.83 | $47.96 | $26.65 | 1.38 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $28.07 | $44.64 | $57.63 | $29.71 | 1.50 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $22.46 | $30.80 | $45.44 | $22.66 | 1.36 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.40 | |||||
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Metal roof in New Jersey: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in New Jersey?
$13,500 to $40,100 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Jersey can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Jersey is cheapest for metal roof?
Atlantic City at about $26,400 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). The priciest is Trenton at $27,200.
+Is metal roof cheaper in New Jersey than the US average?
It is 26% more expensive: $26,800 against $21,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Jersey?
About 63% ($16,800). Materials are 36%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.40x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in New Jersey?
The BLS statewide median is $36.83 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.88 to $47.96.
+Where does New Jersey rank for metal roof costs?
1st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $26,800 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in New Jersey?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $13,500 to $24,200 and premium work $29,500 to $40,100. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+Does the season matter for metal roof in New Jersey?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New Jersey metros we cover, Vineland has the most comfortable months (11 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Metal roof by city in New Jersey
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.