Metal roof cost in Myrtle Beach, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,650 – $29,000
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.25 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #255
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Myrtle Beach, SC usually costs $8,650 to $29,000 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $4.25 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,500 less. Roofers earn a median of $22.40 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, 16% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Myrtle Beach, SC, standard level
$14,800 to $22,900
About $7.25 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $8,550 | $11,200 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $370 |
| Total | $14,800 | $22,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Myrtle Beach, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 46% |
| Labor | $6,600 | $9,850 | $13,200 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $470 | 2% |
| Total | $8,650 | $18,800 | $29,000 | 100% |
Why Myrtle Beach prices look the way they do
Labor is 52% 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 Myrtle Beach the blended ratio comes out at 0.82.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Myrtle Beach is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,650 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.6: $140 to $470.
Myrtle Beach weather and the metal roof calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Myrtle Beach (5 miles from the city center). 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 Myrtle Beach: 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.
Myrtle Beach gets about 54 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (6.8 inches in September). The station averages about 22 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 | 56 | 34 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 58 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 51 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 60 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 68 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 72 | 6.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 70 | 6.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 65 | 6.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 54 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 42 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
Is Myrtle Beach cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Myrtle Beach. Columbia is the lowest at about $18,800 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SCthis page | $8,650 – $29,000 | $18,800 | |
| Florence, SC50 miles | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | level |
| Wilmington, NC60 miles | $9,000 – $29,800 | $19,400 | +3% |
| Fayetteville, NC80 miles | $8,950 – $29,700 | $19,300 | +3% |
| Charleston, SC85 miles | $9,200 – $30,200 | $19,700 | +5% |
| Columbia, SC120 miles | $8,600 – $29,000 | $18,800 | level |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $8,700 – $29,200 | $18,900 | +1% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Myrtle Beach ranks #255 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Myrtle Beach is 1% below the South Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in South Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $8,700 – $29,200 | $18,900 | +1% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $8,600 – $29,000 | $18,800 | level |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $9,200 – $30,200 | $19,700 | +5% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | level |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | level |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $8,850 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Myrtle Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $11,200 – $34,000 | $22,600 | +20% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $11,300 – $35,400 | $23,400 | +24% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $8,600 – $28,600 | $18,600 | −1% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $9,700 – $31,100 | $20,400 | +8% |
What local crews earn in Myrtle Beach
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 Myrtle Beach the blend is 0.82.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $22.40 an hour, 16% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.74 and $24.62 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 4.1 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 $22.76 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $27.94 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 2.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 10%) the local median is $18.37 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.32 and $22.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,440 of them working in the area, 98.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $700 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,450. That is a swing of roughly 7.8% to 3.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach has 146,260 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 157th 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% | $17.74 | $22.40 | $24.62 | $26.65 | 0.84 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.00 | $22.76 | $27.94 | $29.71 | 0.77 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.32 | $18.37 | $22.65 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Myrtle Beach
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Myrtle Beach wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−5%) and vinyl siding lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,100 | −12% |
Cost by quality level and size in Myrtle Beach
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Myrtle Beach. 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
$8,650 to $16,800
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$14,800 to $22,900
Standing seam steel
Premium
$20,900 to $29,000
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,250 – $10,200 | $8,950 – $13,900 | $12,700 – $17,600 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,650 – $16,800 | $14,800 – $22,900 | $20,900 – $29,000 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,100 – $23,400 | $20,600 – $31,900 | $29,100 – $40,500 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Myrtle Beach 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.
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Metal roof in Myrtle Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Myrtle Beach?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,650 to $29,000 in the Myrtle Beach area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,800 to $22,900. 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 Myrtle Beach?
About $4.25 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Florence?
Florence is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $18,900, which is 0% more than Myrtle Beach ($18,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Myrtle Beach?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $9,850 out of $18,800. Materials are 46% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Myrtle Beach?
$8,650 to $29,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Myrtle Beach?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $470 for fees in the Myrtle Beach area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Myrtle Beach expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Myrtle Beach is 1% 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 Myrtle Beach?
The BLS median is $22.40 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.74 to $24.62.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Myrtle Beach?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,650 to $16,800 and premium work $20,900 to $29,000. 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 Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach
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.