Metal roof cost in Burlington, VT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $10,500 – $32,800
- Per sq ft of roof
- $5.15 – $16
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #100
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a metal roof in Burlington, plan on $10,500 to $32,800 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $5.15 to $16 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Roofers earn a median of $28.39 an hour in the Burlington area, 7% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Burlington, VT, standard level
$17,200 to $26,100
About $8.45 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 | $10,900 | $14,300 |
| Permits and fees | $260 | $400 |
| Total | $17,200 | $26,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Burlington, VT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,750 | $15,600 | 40% |
| Labor | $8,400 | $12,600 | $16,800 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $330 | $500 | 2% |
| Total | $10,500 | $21,700 | $32,800 | 100% |
Why Burlington prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 70% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.39 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Burlington is 1.05 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 58% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Vermont statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Burlington metro is 97.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,750, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.9) and land at $150 to $500.
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 Burlington. The wage table below marks each row.
Burlington 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 Burlington is 1.05 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 70% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Burlington metro, so we used the Vermont statewide median: $28.39 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $29.38 an hour.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $29.23 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.38 and $35.34 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the area, 19.1 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 $24.01 an hour, 6% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $28.38 an hour. About 460 work in the metro. That is 38.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.38 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $310. At the 25th percentile ($23.44) it shrinks by about $1,550. The total moves by 1.4% or 7.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 120,150 jobs in the Burlington-South Burlington area. That makes it the 182nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% 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 | $29.23 | $35.34 | $29.71 | 0.98 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $23.00 | $24.01 | $28.38 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Is Burlington cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Albany is the priciest of the group at $22,900. Portland is the cheapest at $20,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VTthis page | $10,500 – $32,800 | $21,700 | |
| Albany, NY140 miles | $11,200 – $34,600 | $22,900 | +6% |
| Manchester, NH140 miles | $10,300 – $32,500 | $21,400 | −1% |
| Utica, NY140 miles | $10,600 – $33,400 | $22,000 | +1% |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $9,800 – $31,500 | $20,600 | −5% |
| Pittsfield, MA160 miles | $10,200 – $32,300 | $21,200 | −2% |
| Vermont (statewide) | $10,400 – $32,700 | $21,500 | −1% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Burlington comes in at #100 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, Burlington is 1% above the Vermont figure.
Burlington is the only Vermont metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Burlington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $9,750 – $31,700 | $20,700 | −4% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $8,350 – $28,500 | $18,400 | −15% |
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $8,550 – $28,900 | $18,700 | −14% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $9,200 – $30,100 | $19,700 | −9% |
Climate in Burlington: timing your metal roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Burlington Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Burlington (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Burlington gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 88 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and October (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 8 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 | 29 | 13 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 14 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 24 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 36 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 61 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 32 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 21 | 2.5 | Cold |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Burlington
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).
Related projects, priced for Burlington
Because every project leans on different trades, Burlington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +3% and gutters level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,350 – $12,800 | +3% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | level |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,300 | +1% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: metal roof pricing in Burlington
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Burlington 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
$10,500 to $19,400
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$17,200 to $26,100
Standing seam steel
Premium
$23,900 to $32,800
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $6,350 – $11,800 | $10,400 – $15,800 | $14,500 – $19,900 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $10,500 – $19,400 | $17,200 – $26,100 | $23,900 – $32,800 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $14,600 – $27,100 | $24,000 – $36,400 | $33,300 – $45,800 |
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Metal roof in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Burlington?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $10,500 to $32,800 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $17,200 to $26,100. 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 Burlington?
About $5.15 to $16 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $150 to $500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Burlington or Albany?
Albany is 140 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $22,900, which is 6% more than Burlington ($21,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $12,600 out of $21,700. Materials are 40% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Burlington?
$10,500 to $32,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Burlington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $150 to $500 for fees in the Burlington area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Vermont?
Burlington is 1% above the Vermont statewide estimate ($21,500 at the midpoint).
+What do roofers earn in Burlington?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.39 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.44 to $29.38.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Burlington?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $10,500 to $19,400 and premium work $23,900 to $32,800. 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 Burlington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. April 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 Burlington
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.