Metal roof cost in Greenville, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,950 – $29,600
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.40 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #204
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a metal roof in Greenville, plan on $8,950 to $29,600 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $4.40 to $14.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $23.00 an hour in the Greenville area, 14% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Greenville, NC, standard level
$15,100 to $23,400
About $7.45 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $8,950 | $11,700 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $350 |
| Total | $15,100 | $23,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Greenville, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,700 | $15,500 | 45% |
| Labor | $6,850 | $10,300 | $13,700 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $290 | $440 | 1% |
| Total | $8,950 | $19,300 | $29,600 | 100% |
Why Greenville prices look the way they do
Labor is 53% 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 Greenville the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greenville metro is 96.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,700, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.4) 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 Greenville. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Greenville
Because every project leans on different trades, Greenville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and vinyl siding −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,400 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,400 | −11% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Greenville bid
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.
Greenville 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 Greenville is 0.86 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $23.00 an hour, which is 14% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.33 and $23.29 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 3.7 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 Greenville metro, so we used the North Carolina statewide median: $24.39 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $29.56 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $20.40 an hour, 10% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.36 and $23.08 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 55.7 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 ($23.29 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $90. At the 25th percentile ($21.33) it shrinks by about $530. The total moves by 0.5% or 2.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 80,770 jobs in the Greenville area. That makes it the 236th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $21.33 | $23.00 | $23.29 | $26.65 | 0.86 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $21.87 | $24.39 | $29.56 | $29.71 | 0.82 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.36 | $20.40 | $23.08 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Greenville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greenville 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
$8,950 to $17,200
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,100 to $23,400
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,400 to $29,600
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,400 – $10,400 | $9,200 – $14,200 | $12,900 – $18,000 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,950 – $17,200 | $15,100 – $23,400 | $21,400 – $29,600 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,500 – $24,000 | $21,100 – $32,700 | $29,800 – $41,300 |
Climate in Greenville: timing your metal roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greenville (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Greenville (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Greenville gets about 53 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (7.3 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 53 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 | 53 | 33 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 57 | 35 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 41 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 67 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 71 | 5.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 70 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 64 | 7.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 41 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 35 | 3.5 | Workable |
How Greenville compares
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Raleigh is the priciest of the group at $19,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NCthis page | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | |
| Raleigh, NC60 miles | $9,300 – $30,400 | $19,800 | +3% |
| Fayetteville, NC100 miles | $8,950 – $29,700 | $19,300 | level |
| Wilmington, NC100 miles | $9,000 – $29,800 | $19,400 | +1% |
| Durham, NC100 miles | $9,000 – $29,800 | $19,400 | +1% |
| Virginia Beach, VA100 miles | $9,050 – $30,000 | $19,500 | +1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $9,100 – $30,000 | $19,500 | +1% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Greenville comes in at #204 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, Greenville is 1% below the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| 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 | +3% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $9,150 – $30,100 | $19,600 | +2% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $9,000 – $29,800 | $19,400 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $9,000 – $29,700 | $19,400 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $9,000 – $29,800 | $19,400 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Greenville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greenville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $8,700 – $28,900 | $18,800 | −2% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $11,100 – $33,700 | $22,400 | +16% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | level |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $8,100 – $27,900 | $18,000 | −7% |
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Metal roof in Greenville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Greenville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,950 to $29,600 in the Greenville area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,100 to $23,400. 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 Greenville?
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 Greenville or Raleigh?
Raleigh is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,800, which is 3% more than Greenville ($19,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greenville?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $10,300 out of $19,300. Materials are 45% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Greenville?
$8,950 to $29,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Greenville?
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 Greenville area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greenville expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greenville is 1% below 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 Greenville?
The BLS median is $23.00 an hour in the Greenville area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.33 to $23.29.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Greenville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,950 to $17,200 and premium work $21,400 to $29,600. 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 Greenville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. February 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 Greenville
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.