Metal roof cost in Syracuse, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $10,800 – $33,800
- Per sq ft of roof
- $5.35 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #80
- 1 = most expensive
Syracuse homeowners pay roughly $10,800 to $33,800 to install a metal roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $5.35 to $16.50 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Syracuse is 5% higher. Roofers earn a median of $29.56 an hour in the Syracuse area, 11% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Syracuse, NY, standard level
$17,700 to $26,900
About $8.75 to $13.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,200 | $11,800 |
| Labor | $11,300 | $14,800 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $380 |
| Total | $17,700 | $26,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Syracuse, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,000 | $8,950 | $16,000 | 40% |
| Labor | $8,700 | $13,000 | $17,400 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $310 | $480 | 1% |
| Total | $10,800 | $22,300 | $33,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Syracuse number
Labor is 58% 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 Syracuse the blended ratio comes out at 1.09.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Syracuse metro is 99.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,950, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.7) and land at $140 to $480.
When to schedule metal roof in Syracuse
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Syracuse Hancock Intl 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 Syracuse (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.
Syracuse gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 128 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and October (3.9 inches in October). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 10 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 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 18 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 25 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 56 | 36 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 47 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 57 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 60 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 33 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 24 | 3.3 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Syracuse
Because every project leans on different trades, Syracuse's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +6% and vinyl siding +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,550 – $13,200 | +6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,150 | +5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,550 – $25,600 | +1% |
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 Syracuse is 1.09 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $29.56 an hour, which is 11% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $29.06 and $35.80 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 9.0 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 $30.71 an hour, which is 3% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.80 and $37.27 an hour. BLS counts 190 of them working in the area, 6.3 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 $23.64 an hour, 4% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.52 and $34.90 an hour. About 1,660 work in the metro. That is 55.3 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 ($35.80 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,950. At the 25th percentile ($29.06) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 8.8% or 0.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 300,130 jobs in the Syracuse area. That makes it the 85th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.19% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $29.06 | $29.56 | $35.80 | $26.65 | 1.11 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.80 | $30.71 | $37.27 | $29.71 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $21.52 | $23.64 | $34.90 | $22.66 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Syracuse
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Syracuse 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
$10,800 to $20,000
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$17,700 to $26,900
Standing seam steel
Premium
$24,600 to $33,800
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $6,550 – $12,100 | $10,700 – $16,300 | $14,900 – $20,500 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $10,800 – $20,000 | $17,700 – $26,900 | $24,600 – $33,800 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $15,100 – $27,900 | $24,700 – $37,600 | $34,300 – $47,200 |
Is Syracuse cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Syracuse. Scranton is the lowest at about $20,600 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 115 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NYthis page | $10,800 – $33,800 | $22,300 | |
| Utica, NY55 miles | $10,600 – $33,400 | $22,000 | −2% |
| Binghamton, NY60 miles | $10,700 – $33,500 | $22,100 | −1% |
| Rochester, NY70 miles | $10,800 – $33,700 | $22,200 | level |
| Albany, NY115 miles | $11,200 – $34,600 | $22,900 | +3% |
| Scranton, PA115 miles | $9,700 – $31,600 | $20,600 | −8% |
| New York (statewide) | $11,800 – $36,800 | $24,300 | +9% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Syracuse comes in at #80 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, Syracuse is 8% below the New York figure.
Other New York metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $13,100 – $39,700 | $26,400 | +18% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $11,200 – $34,600 | $22,900 | +2% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $10,800 – $33,700 | $22,200 | level |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $11,200 – $34,600 | $22,900 | +3% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $11,400 – $36,200 | $23,800 | +6% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $10,600 – $33,400 | $22,000 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Syracuse's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Syracuse against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $9,200 – $30,200 | $19,700 | −12% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $8,400 – $28,300 | $18,300 | −18% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $8,850 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −14% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $10,900 – $33,100 | $22,000 | −2% |
Why two Syracuse 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 Syracuse: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Syracuse?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $10,800 to $33,800 in the Syracuse area. A standard-spec job lands at $17,700 to $26,900. 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 Syracuse?
About $5.35 to $16.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Syracuse or Utica?
Utica is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $22,000, which is 2% less than Syracuse ($22,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Syracuse?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $13,000 out of $22,300. Materials are 40% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Syracuse?
$10,800 to $33,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Syracuse?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $480 for fees in the Syracuse area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Syracuse expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of New York?
Syracuse is 8% below the New York statewide estimate ($24,300 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Syracuse?
The BLS median is $29.56 an hour in the Syracuse area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.06 to $35.80.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Syracuse?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $10,800 to $20,000 and premium work $24,600 to $33,800. 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 Syracuse?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. September 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 Syracuse
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.