Metal roof cost in Greensboro, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,150 – $30,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.50 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #167
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a metal roof in the Greensboro area: $9,150 to $30,100 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 8% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $23.61 an hour in the Greensboro area, 11% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Greensboro, NC, standard level
$15,400 to $23,800
About $7.60 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $9,200 | $12,000 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $370 |
| Total | $15,400 | $23,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Greensboro, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,700 | $15,500 | 44% |
| Labor | $7,100 | $10,600 | $14,200 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $460 | 2% |
| Total | $9,150 | $19,600 | $30,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Greensboro number
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, Greensboro wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 54% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Greensboro is at 96.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,700 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.9: $140 to $460.
Why two Greensboro quotes can differ
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.
Is Greensboro cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $19,300 to $19,800 across Greensboro and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NCthis page | $9,150 – $30,100 | $19,600 | |
| Burlington, NC20 miles | $8,950 – $29,700 | $19,300 | −2% |
| Winston, NC30 miles | $9,000 – $29,700 | $19,400 | −1% |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $9,000 – $29,800 | $19,400 | −1% |
| Raleigh, NC75 miles | $9,300 – $30,400 | $19,800 | +1% |
| Charlotte, NC80 miles | $9,050 – $29,900 | $19,500 | −1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $9,100 – $30,000 | $19,500 | level |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Greensboro ranks #167 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Greensboro is 0% above the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $9,050 – $29,900 | $19,500 | −1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $9,300 – $30,400 | $19,800 | +1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $9,000 – $29,800 | $19,400 | −1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $9,000 – $29,700 | $19,400 | −1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $9,000 – $29,800 | $19,400 | −1% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $9,250 – $30,300 | $19,800 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greensboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $10,000 – $31,400 | $20,700 | +5% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $8,650 – $28,700 | $18,700 | −5% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $10,600 – $33,400 | $22,000 | +12% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $15,800 – $43,400 | $29,600 | +51% |
Who does the work: Greensboro 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 Greensboro the blend is 0.89.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $23.61 an hour, 11% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.71 and $26.64 an hour. About 230 work in the metro. That is 6.3 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 $26.85 an hour, 10% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.08 and $29.54 an hour. About 380 work in the metro. That is 10.4 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 $19.28 an hour, which is 15% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.65 and $23.22 an hour. BLS counts 2,190 of them working in the area, 59.9 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 $960 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $280. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 4.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Greensboro-High Point has 365,410 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 71st 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% | $22.71 | $23.61 | $26.64 | $26.65 | 0.89 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.08 | $26.85 | $29.54 | $29.71 | 0.90 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.65 | $19.28 | $23.22 | $22.66 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
The best months for metal roof in Greensboro
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Greensboro Wtp (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Greensboro: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Greensboro gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.8 inches in July). The station averages about 42 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 | 50 | 30 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 33 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 39 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 58 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 68 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 61 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 33 | 3.4 | Workable |
Greensboro: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Greensboro. 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
$9,150 to $17,500
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,400 to $23,800
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,700 to $30,100
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,550 – $10,600 | $9,350 – $14,400 | $13,200 – $18,200 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,150 – $17,500 | $15,400 – $23,800 | $21,700 – $30,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,800 – $24,400 | $21,500 – $33,200 | $30,300 – $42,000 |
What nearby projects cost in Greensboro
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Greensboro wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−5%) and vinyl siding lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,500 | −9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −10% |
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Metal roof in Greensboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Greensboro?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $9,150 to $30,100 in the Greensboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,400 to $23,800. 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 Greensboro?
About $4.50 to $15 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Greensboro or Burlington?
Burlington is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,300, which is 2% less than Greensboro ($19,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greensboro?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $10,600 out of $19,600. Materials are 44% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Greensboro?
$9,150 to $30,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Greensboro?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $460 for fees in the Greensboro area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greensboro expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greensboro is 0% above the North Carolina statewide estimate ($19,500 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Greensboro?
The BLS median is $23.61 an hour in the Greensboro area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.71 to $26.64.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Greensboro?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,150 to $17,500 and premium work $21,700 to $30,100. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+Is there a bad season to install a metal roof in Greensboro?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Metal roof near Greensboro
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.