Metal roof cost in Jackson, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,050 – $29,900
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.45 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #187
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Jackson, TN usually costs $9,050 to $29,900 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $4.45 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,850 less. Roofers earn a median of $21.97 an hour in the Jackson area, 18% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Jackson, TN, standard level
$15,300 to $23,600
About $7.55 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $9,100 | $11,900 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $340 |
| Total | $15,300 | $23,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Jackson, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 45% |
| Labor | $7,000 | $10,500 | $14,000 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $280 | $430 | 1% |
| Total | $9,050 | $19,500 | $29,900 | 100% |
Why Jackson prices look the way they do
Labor is 54% 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 Jackson the blended ratio comes out at 0.88. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jackson is at 96.2 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 85.5: $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 Jackson. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Jackson
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 Jackson the blend is 0.88.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 70% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jackson metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $21.97 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.33 and $23.53 an hour.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $30.43 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.16 and $34.75 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 4.7 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 $21.45 an hour, which is 5% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.83 and $23.42 an hour. BLS counts 580 of them working in the area, 68.6 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 $490 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,150. That is a swing of roughly 5.9% to 2.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jackson has 84,530 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 227th 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% | $18.33 | $21.97 | $23.53 | $26.65 | 0.82 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.16 | $30.43 | $34.75 | $29.71 | 1.02 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.83 | $21.45 | $23.42 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Jackson against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Nashville is the priciest of the group at $19,900. Jonesboro is the cheapest at $18,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TNthis page | $9,050 – $29,900 | $19,500 | |
| Memphis, TN75 miles | $9,100 – $29,900 | $19,500 | level |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $8,550 – $28,800 | $18,700 | −4% |
| Jonesboro, AR100 miles | $8,550 – $28,500 | $18,500 | −5% |
| Nashville, TN125 miles | $9,350 – $30,400 | $19,900 | +2% |
| Decatur, AL135 miles | $8,600 – $28,900 | $18,800 | −4% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $9,000 – $29,700 | $19,300 | −1% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jackson ranks #187 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jackson is 1% above the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $9,350 – $30,400 | $19,900 | +2% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $9,100 – $29,900 | $19,500 | level |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $9,000 – $29,700 | $19,300 | −1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $8,350 – $28,500 | $18,400 | −5% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $8,550 – $28,800 | $18,700 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $10,200 – $31,800 | $21,000 | +8% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $11,000 – $33,400 | $22,200 | +14% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $8,600 – $29,000 | $18,800 | −4% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $9,400 – $30,200 | $19,800 | +2% |
Why two Jackson quotes can differ
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Jackson
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jackson. 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
$9,050 to $17,400
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,300 to $23,600
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,500 to $29,900
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,500 – $10,500 | $9,250 – $14,300 | $13,000 – $18,100 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,050 – $17,400 | $15,300 – $23,600 | $21,500 – $29,900 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,600 – $24,200 | $21,300 – $32,900 | $30,000 – $41,600 |
Jackson 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, Jackson Exp Stn (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 Jackson are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jackson gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.8 inches in March). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 4.1 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 56 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 | 49 | 27 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 30 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 39 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 48 | 5.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 58 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 69 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 67 | 3.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 60 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 48 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 37 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 31 | 5.3 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Jackson
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jackson wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−3%) and roof replacement lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,100 | −11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $23,000 | −9% |
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Metal roof in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Jackson?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $9,050 to $29,900 in the Jackson area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,300 to $23,600. 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 Jackson?
About $4.45 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 Jackson or Memphis?
Memphis is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,500, which is 0% more than Jackson ($19,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $10,500 out of $19,500. Materials are 45% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Jackson?
$9,050 to $29,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Jackson?
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 Jackson area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Jackson is 1% above the Tennessee statewide estimate ($19,300 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Jackson?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $21.97 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.33 to $23.53.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Jackson?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,050 to $17,400 and premium work $21,500 to $29,900. 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 Jackson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. September and October 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 Jackson
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.