Metal roof cost in Nashville, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,350 – $30,400
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.60 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #156
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a metal roof in Nashville, plan on $9,350 to $30,400 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $4.60 to $15 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $23.14 an hour in the Nashville area, 13% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Nashville, TN, standard level
$15,600 to $24,100
About $7.70 to $12 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $9,450 | $12,300 |
| Permits and fees | $250 | $380 |
| Total | $15,600 | $24,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Nashville, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 44% |
| Labor | $7,250 | $10,900 | $14,500 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $310 | $480 | 2% |
| Total | $9,350 | $19,900 | $30,400 | 100% |
Why Nashville prices look the way they do
Labor is 55% 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 Nashville the blended ratio comes out at 0.91.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Nashville metro is 96.2 (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 (96.3) and land at $140 to $480.
Climate in Nashville: timing your metal roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Nashville Intl 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 Nashville (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Nashville gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.8 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 54 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 | 49 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 33 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 40 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 49 | 4.7 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 58 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 71 | 4.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 69 | 3.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 62 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 50 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 33 | 4.4 | Workable |
Is Nashville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Nashville is the priciest of the group. Clarksville is the cheapest at $18,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TNthis page | $9,350 – $30,400 | $19,900 | |
| Clarksville, TN65 miles | $8,550 – $28,800 | $18,700 | −6% |
| Bowling Green, KY70 miles | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | −3% |
| Huntsville, AL90 miles | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −5% |
| Chattanooga, TN105 miles | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −3% |
| Decatur, AL115 miles | $8,600 – $28,900 | $18,800 | −6% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $9,000 – $29,700 | $19,300 | −3% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Nashville comes in at #156 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, Nashville is 3% above the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $9,100 – $29,900 | $19,500 | −2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $9,000 – $29,700 | $19,300 | −3% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −3% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $8,350 – $28,500 | $18,400 | −7% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $8,550 – $28,800 | $18,700 | −6% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $9,050 – $29,900 | $19,500 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Nashville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Nashville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $9,850 – $31,100 | $20,500 | +3% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | +11% |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $9,800 – $31,100 | $20,500 | +3% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $11,600 – $36,100 | $23,900 | +20% |
Why two Nashville quotes can differ
Labor
Metal roof labor is $4-$8 per sq ft, or $400-$800 per roofing square, and standing seam needs specialist crews.
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).
Planning more than one job in Nashville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Nashville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +1% and roof replacement −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,000 – $24,100 | −5% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: metal roof pricing in Nashville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Nashville 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
$9,350 to $17,800
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,600 to $24,100
Standing seam steel
Premium
$22,000 to $30,400
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,650 – $10,800 | $9,500 – $14,600 | $13,300 – $18,400 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,350 – $17,800 | $15,600 – $24,100 | $22,000 – $30,400 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $13,000 – $24,700 | $21,800 – $33,600 | $30,600 – $42,400 |
Nashville 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 Nashville is 0.91 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $23.14 an hour, which is 13% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.02 and $26.93 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 5.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $29.91 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.64 and $37.19 an hour. BLS counts 750 of them working in the area, 6.8 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 $22.21 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.67 and $24.27 an hour. About 9,170 work in the metro. That is 83.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.93 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,200. At the 25th percentile ($21.02) it shrinks by about $670. The total moves by 6.0% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,099,300 jobs in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area. That makes it the 33rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.71% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $21.02 | $23.14 | $26.93 | $26.65 | 0.87 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.64 | $29.91 | $37.19 | $29.71 | 1.01 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $18.67 | $22.21 | $24.27 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
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Metal roof in Nashville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Nashville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $9,350 to $30,400 in the Nashville area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,600 to $24,100. 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 Nashville?
About $4.60 to $15 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Nashville or Clarksville?
Clarksville is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $18,700, which is 6% less than Nashville ($19,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Nashville?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $10,900 out of $19,900. Materials are 44% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Nashville?
$9,350 to $30,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Nashville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $480 for fees in the Nashville area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Nashville expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Nashville is 3% 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 Nashville?
The BLS median is $23.14 an hour in the Nashville area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.02 to $26.93.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Nashville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,350 to $17,800 and premium work $22,000 to $30,400. 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 Nashville?
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 Nashville
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.