Metal roof cost in Florence, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,700 – $29,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.30 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #245
- 1 = most expensive
Florence homeowners pay roughly $8,700 to $29,100 to install a metal roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $4.30 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Florence is 11% lower. Roofers earn a median of $22.00 an hour in the Florence area, 17% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Florence, SC, standard level
$14,800 to $23,000
About $7.30 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $8,600 | $11,300 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $340 |
| Total | $14,800 | $23,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Florence, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 46% |
| Labor | $6,650 | $9,950 | $13,300 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $280 | $430 | 1% |
| Total | $8,700 | $18,900 | $29,100 | 100% |
Where the Florence price comes from
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, Florence wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Florence metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,650, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (86.8) and land at $130 to $430.
Data note: 70% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Florence. The wage table below marks each row.
Florence against nearby metros and the rest of South Carolina
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Florence. Columbia is the lowest at about $18,800 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, SCthis page | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC50 miles | $8,650 – $29,000 | $18,800 | level |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $8,600 – $29,000 | $18,800 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $8,950 – $29,700 | $19,300 | +2% |
| Charleston, SC80 miles | $9,200 – $30,200 | $19,700 | +4% |
| Charlotte, NC90 miles | $9,050 – $29,900 | $19,500 | +3% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $8,700 – $29,200 | $18,900 | level |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Florence comes in at #245 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, Florence is 0% below the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $8,700 – $29,200 | $18,900 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $8,600 – $29,000 | $18,800 | −1% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $9,200 – $30,200 | $19,700 | +4% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | level |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $8,650 – $29,000 | $18,800 | level |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $8,850 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Florence's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Florence against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $9,650 – $32,100 | $20,900 | +11% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $13,200 – $37,700 | $25,400 | +35% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | +4% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $8,800 – $29,000 | $18,900 | level |
Planning more than one job in Florence?
Because every project leans on different trades, Florence's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −4% and roof replacement −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
When to schedule metal roof in Florence
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Florence Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Florence (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Florence gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 70 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 | 57 | 36 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 39 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 44 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 52 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 61 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 69 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 72 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 71 | 4.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 66 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 44 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: metal roof pricing in Florence
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Florence 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
$8,700 to $16,900
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$14,800 to $23,000
Standing seam steel
Premium
$20,900 to $29,100
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,250 – $10,200 | $9,000 – $13,900 | $12,700 – $17,600 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,700 – $16,900 | $14,800 – $23,000 | $20,900 – $29,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,100 – $23,500 | $20,700 – $32,000 | $29,200 – $40,600 |
Why two Florence 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.
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 Florence is 0.83 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 70% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Florence metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median: $22.00 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.26 and $25.37 an hour.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.02 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.14 and $29.69 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the area, 7.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.75 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $26.11 an hour. About 650 work in the metro. That is 73.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($25.37 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,050. At the 25th percentile ($18.26) it shrinks by about $1,200. The total moves by 5.6% or 6.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 89,060 jobs in the Florence area. That makes it the 221st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $18.26 | $22.00 | $25.37 | $26.65 | 0.83 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.14 | $23.02 | $29.69 | $29.71 | 0.77 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $18.11 | $21.75 | $26.11 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
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Metal roof in Florence: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Florence?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,700 to $29,100 in the Florence area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,800 to $23,000. 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 Florence?
About $4.30 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $130 to $430 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Florence or Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $18,800, which is 0% less than Florence ($18,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Florence?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $9,950 out of $18,900. Materials are 46% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Florence?
$8,700 to $29,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Florence?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $130 to $430 for fees in the Florence area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Florence expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Florence is 0% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($18,900 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Florence?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.00 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.26 to $25.37.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Florence?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,700 to $16,900 and premium work $20,900 to $29,100. 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 Florence?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September 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 Florence
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.