Metal roof cost in Spartanburg, 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 – $29,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.25 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #251
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Spartanburg, SC usually costs $8,650 to $29,100 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 $2,450 less. Roofers earn a median of $20.70 an hour in the Spartanburg area, 22% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Spartanburg, SC, standard level
$14,800 to $22,900
About $7.30 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 | $8,600 | $11,200 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $360 |
| Total | $14,800 | $22,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Spartanburg, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 46% |
| Labor | $6,600 | $9,900 | $13,200 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $460 | 2% |
| Total | $8,650 | $18,900 | $29,100 | 100% |
Why Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg the blended ratio comes out at 0.82.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Spartanburg 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 91.1: $140 to $460.
What local crews earn in Spartanburg
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 Spartanburg the blend is 0.82.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $20.70 an hour, 22% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.36 and $23.31 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 7.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $28.47 an hour, 4% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.24 and $36.76 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 4.8 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 $20.29 an hour, which is 10% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.77 and $23.33 an hour. BLS counts 1,310 of them working in the area, 79.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $820 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $740. That is a swing of roughly 3.9% to 4.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Spartanburg has 165,150 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 143rd 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% | $18.36 | $20.70 | $23.31 | $26.65 | 0.78 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $24.24 | $28.47 | $36.76 | $29.71 | 0.96 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.77 | $20.29 | $23.33 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: metal roof pricing in Spartanburg
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Spartanburg. 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 $29,100
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 – $29,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,100 – $23,400 | $20,600 – $32,000 | $29,100 – $40,500 |
Related projects, priced for Spartanburg
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Spartanburg wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and roof replacement lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,150 – $10,800 | −14% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,200 | −8% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Spartanburg 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.
Spartanburg against nearby metros and the rest of South Carolina
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Asheville is the priciest of the group at $19,800. Columbia is the cheapest at $18,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SCthis page | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | |
| Greenville, SC35 miles | $8,700 – $29,200 | $18,900 | level |
| Charlotte, NC65 miles | $9,050 – $29,900 | $19,500 | +3% |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $9,250 – $30,300 | $19,800 | +5% |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $8,600 – $29,000 | $18,800 | level |
| Hickory, NC70 miles | $8,750 – $29,300 | $19,000 | +1% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $8,700 – $29,200 | $18,900 | level |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Spartanburg ranks #251 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Spartanburg is 0% 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 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $8,600 – $29,000 | $18,800 | level |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $9,200 – $30,200 | $19,700 | +4% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $8,650 – $29,000 | $18,800 | 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 Spartanburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $8,650 – $29,000 | $18,800 | level |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $8,800 – $29,100 | $18,900 | level |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $13,100 – $37,600 | $25,300 | +34% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $10,900 – $33,200 | $22,000 | +17% |
Spartanburg 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, Spartanburg 3 Sse (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Spartanburg are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Spartanburg gets about 50 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, June and December (4.8 inches in March). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 57 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 | 54 | 32 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 59 | 34 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 40 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 47 | 4.3 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 65 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 69 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 68 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 62 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 49 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 34 | 4.7 | Workable |
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Metal roof in Spartanburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Spartanburg?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,650 to $29,100 in the Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg?
About $4.25 to $14.50 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 Spartanburg or Greenville?
Greenville is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $18,900, which is 0% more than Spartanburg ($18,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Spartanburg?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $9,900 out of $18,900. Materials are 46% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Spartanburg?
$8,650 to $29,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Spartanburg?
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 Spartanburg area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Spartanburg expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg?
The BLS median is $20.70 an hour in the Spartanburg area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.36 to $23.31.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Spartanburg?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,650 to $16,800 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 Spartanburg?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. 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 Spartanburg
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.