Metal roof cost in Vermont
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $10,400 – $32,700
- Per sq ft of roof
- $5.10 – $16
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $21,300
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to install a metal roof in Vermont? Plan on $10,400 to $32,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Wages (1.04x the US blend), materials (price index 97.3) and permit costs (98.0) put the state above the national midpoint by 1%.
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Vermont (statewide), standard level
$17,100 to $26,000
About $8.40 to $13 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,050 | $11,500 |
| Labor | $10,800 | $14,100 |
| Permits and fees | $250 | $390 |
| Total | $17,100 | $26,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Vermont
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,750 | $15,600 | 41% |
| Labor | $8,300 | $12,400 | $16,600 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 | $490 | 1% |
| Total | $10,400 | $21,500 | $32,700 | 100% |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Vermont
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.
Other metals
Tin runs $600-$1,800 per roofing square (100 sq ft) installed and aluminum $700-$1,700 per square (HomeGuide).
Vermont metro-by-metro prices
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (2,000 sq ft of roof) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | $10,500 – $32,800 | $21,700 | +1% |
Quality levels and sizes in Vermont
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Vermont wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$10,400 to $19,300
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$17,100 to $26,000
Standing seam steel
Premium
$23,700 to $32,700
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $6,300 – $11,700 | $10,300 – $15,700 | $14,400 – $19,800 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $10,400 – $19,300 | $17,100 – $26,000 | $23,700 – $32,700 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $14,500 – $26,900 | $23,800 – $36,200 | $33,100 – $45,500 |
If you are planning more than one job in Vermont
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Vermont wages and prices. Against national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+3%) and gutters lowest (−1%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,300 – $12,800 | +3% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,100 | level |
What roofers and the other trades earn in Vermont
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.04 for Vermont.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $28.39 an hour, which is 7% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $29.38 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the state, 6.9 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 $28.00 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.38 and $32.03 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the state, 12.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.36 an hour, 3% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $27.94 an hour. About 1,430 work in the state. That is 47.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($29.38 an hour) would add about $310 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.44) would take off about $1,550. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 303,890 jobs across Vermont (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $23.44 | $28.39 | $29.38 | $26.65 | 1.07 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.38 | $28.00 | $32.03 | $29.71 | 0.94 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $22.49 | $23.36 | $27.94 | $22.66 | 1.03 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Vermont versus the states around it
Vermont ranks 21 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for metal roof, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is New Jersey at $26,800 and the cheapest Mississippi at $18,600, both for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint. Vermont sits at $21,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 140 miles away | $10,600 – $33,200 | $21,900 | +2% |
| Maine | 150 miles away | $9,550 – $31,000 | $20,300 | −6% |
| Massachusetts | 180 miles away | $12,700 – $37,400 | $25,100 | +16% |
| Connecticut | 220 miles away | $11,400 – $34,700 | $23,000 | +7% |
| Rhode Island | 220 miles away | $11,000 – $33,800 | $22,400 | +4% |
Weather windows across Vermont
Season matters for metal roof. For each Vermont metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Burlington has 8 comfortable months (April through November), with about 38 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 13 | 82 | 38 | 8: April through November |
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Metal roof in Vermont: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Vermont?
$10,400 to $32,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Vermont can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Vermont is cheapest for metal roof?
Burlington at about $21,700 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof).
+Is metal roof cheaper in Vermont than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $21,500 against $21,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Vermont?
About 58% ($12,400). Materials are 41%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.04x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in Vermont?
The BLS statewide median is $28.39 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.44 to $29.38.
+Where does Vermont rank for metal roof costs?
21st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $21,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Vermont?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $10,400 to $19,300 and premium work $23,700 to $32,700. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+Does the season matter for metal roof in Vermont?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Vermont metros we cover, Burlington has the most comfortable months (8 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Metal roof by city in Vermont
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.