Metal roof cost in Bremerton, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $11,500 – $35,800
- Per sq ft of roof
- $5.65 – $17.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #37
- 1 = most expensive
Bremerton homeowners pay roughly $11,500 to $35,800 to install a metal roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $5.65 to $17.50 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bremerton is 11% higher. Roofers earn a median of $28.59 an hour in the Bremerton area, 7% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bremerton, WA, standard level
$18,800 to $28,500
About $9.25 to $14 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $12,400 |
| Labor | $12,000 | $15,700 |
| Permits and fees | $270 | $420 |
| Total | $18,800 | $28,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Bremerton, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $9,450 | $16,800 | 40% |
| Labor | $9,250 | $13,900 | $18,500 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 | $530 | 1% |
| Total | $11,500 | $23,600 | $35,800 | 100% |
Why Bremerton prices look the way they do
Labor is 59% 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 Bremerton the blended ratio comes out at 1.15.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bremerton metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $9,450, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.6) and land at $160 to $530.
Bremerton against nearby metros and the rest of Washington
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $25,200. Yakima is the cheapest at $22,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WAthis page | $11,500 – $35,800 | $23,600 | |
| Seattle, WA40 miles | $12,600 – $37,900 | $25,200 | +7% |
| Olympia, WA50 miles | $11,600 – $36,000 | $23,800 | +1% |
| Bellingham, WA90 miles | $11,600 – $36,100 | $23,900 | +1% |
| Yakima, WA120 miles | $10,800 – $34,400 | $22,600 | −4% |
| Portland, OR140 miles | $11,400 – $35,700 | $23,600 | level |
| Washington (statewide) | $11,900 – $36,500 | $24,200 | +2% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −10% |
Across 300 US metros, Bremerton comes in at #37 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, Bremerton is 2% below the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $12,600 – $37,900 | $25,200 | +7% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $11,000 – $34,800 | $22,900 | −3% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $11,600 – $36,000 | $23,800 | +1% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $11,700 – $36,200 | $24,000 | +1% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $10,800 – $34,400 | $22,600 | −4% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $11,600 – $36,100 | $23,900 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Bremerton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bremerton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $10,500 – $32,300 | $21,400 | −10% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $11,600 – $36,100 | $23,900 | +1% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $9,450 – $30,400 | $19,900 | −16% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −20% |
Bremerton: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bremerton 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
$11,500 to $21,200
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$18,800 to $28,500
Standing seam steel
Premium
$26,100 to $35,800
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $6,950 – $12,900 | $11,400 – $17,300 | $15,800 – $21,700 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $11,500 – $21,200 | $18,800 – $28,500 | $26,100 – $35,800 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $16,000 – $29,600 | $26,200 – $39,700 | $36,400 – $49,900 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Bremerton is 1.15 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $28.59 an hour, which is 7% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.88 and $38.19 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 18.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $42.66 an hour, which is 44% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $32.37 and $45.94 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 19.2 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 $26.30 an hour, 16% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.39 and $31.03 an hour. About 620 work in the metro. That is 66.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($38.19 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $3,050. At the 25th percentile ($23.88) it shrinks by about $1,500. The total moves by 12.8% or 6.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 93,740 jobs in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard area. That makes it the 216th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $23.88 | $28.59 | $38.19 | $26.65 | 1.07 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $32.37 | $42.66 | $45.94 | $29.71 | 1.44 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $22.39 | $26.30 | $31.03 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
When to schedule metal roof in Bremerton
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bremerton (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Bremerton: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Bremerton gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (9.9 inches in December). The station averages about 4 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 | 47 | 36 | 9.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 35 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 54 | 38 | 6.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 47 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 51 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 77 | 55 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 77 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 45 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 39 | 8.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 35 | 9.9 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Bremerton bid
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).
What nearby projects cost in Bremerton
Because every project leans on different trades, Bremerton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +15% and roof replacement +7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,550 – $13,400 | +7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,700 | +12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,200 – $4,550 | +15% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,200 – $27,500 | +9% |
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Metal roof in Bremerton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Bremerton?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $11,500 to $35,800 in the Bremerton area. A standard-spec job lands at $18,800 to $28,500. 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 Bremerton?
About $5.65 to $17.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $160 to $530 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Bremerton or Seattle?
Seattle is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $25,200, which is 7% more than Bremerton ($23,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bremerton?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $13,900 out of $23,600. Materials are 40% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Bremerton?
$11,500 to $35,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Bremerton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $160 to $530 for fees in the Bremerton area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bremerton expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Washington?
Bremerton is 2% below the Washington statewide estimate ($24,200 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Bremerton?
The BLS median is $28.59 an hour in the Bremerton area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.88 to $38.19.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Bremerton?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $11,500 to $21,200 and premium work $26,100 to $35,800. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+Is there a bad season to install a metal roof in Bremerton?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Metal roof near Bremerton
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.