Metal roof cost in Wisconsin
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $11,000 – $33,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $5.40 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $21,300
- Metros covered
- 12
Across Wisconsin, a metal roof costs about $11,000 to $33,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Statewide, that midpoint is 4% above the US figure of $21,300. Roofers earn a median $28.54 an hour in Wisconsin (US: $26.65).
Inside Wisconsin, the metros we cover range from $21,000 (Eau Claire) to $23,200 (Kenosha) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Wisconsin (statewide), standard level
$17,700 to $26,700
About $8.75 to $13 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,850 | $11,100 |
| Labor | $11,700 | $15,200 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $370 |
| Total | $17,700 | $26,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Wisconsin
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,500 | $15,100 | 38% |
| Labor | $8,950 | $13,400 | $17,900 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $310 | $470 | 1% |
| Total | $11,000 | $22,200 | $33,500 | 100% |
Other Wisconsin jobs that often go with metal roof
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Wisconsin wages and prices. Against national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (+3%) and attic insulation lowest (−2%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,400 – $12,800 | +3% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,300 | +3% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,550 – $25,700 | +2% |
Wisconsin versus the states around it
Wisconsin ranks 15 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. Wisconsin sits at $22,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 120 miles away | $13,400 – $39,400 | $26,400 | +19% |
| Iowa | 230 miles away | $9,450 – $30,400 | $19,900 | −10% |
| Michigan | 230 miles away | $10,600 – $32,900 | $21,700 | −2% |
| Minnesota | 260 miles away | $12,600 – $37,400 | $25,000 | +13% |
| Indiana | 260 miles away | $10,400 – $32,500 | $21,400 | −4% |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Wisconsin
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).
Quality levels and sizes in Wisconsin
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Wisconsin wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$11,000 to $20,000
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$17,700 to $26,700
Standing seam steel
Premium
$24,500 to $33,500
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $6,650 – $12,100 | $10,700 – $16,200 | $14,800 – $20,300 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $11,000 – $20,000 | $17,700 – $26,700 | $24,500 – $33,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $15,300 – $27,900 | $24,700 – $37,300 | $34,100 – $46,700 |
Wisconsin labor market for metal roof
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 1.12 for Wisconsin.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $28.54 an hour, which is 7% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $31.41 an hour. BLS counts 2,400 of them working in the state, 8.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is about average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $37.38 an hour, which is 26% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.21 and $46.79 an hour. BLS counts 3,180 of them working in the state, 10.8 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 $26.97 an hour, 19% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.14 and $34.68 an hour. About 20,330 work in the state. That is 69.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($31.41 an hour) would add about $900 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.01) would take off about $1,750. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,941,540 jobs across Wisconsin (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $23.01 | $28.54 | $31.41 | $26.65 | 1.07 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $24.21 | $37.38 | $46.79 | $29.71 | 1.26 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $22.14 | $26.97 | $34.68 | $22.66 | 1.19 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Wisconsin seasons and metal roof
Season matters for metal roof. For each Wisconsin metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Kenosha has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Wisconsin at 9 months (March through November); Wausau has the shortest at 7 (April through October). Rainfall runs from 32 inches a year in Green Bay to 37 inches in La Crosse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 14 | 83 | 34 | 8: April through November |
| Madison | 12 | 82 | 37 | 8: April through November |
| Green Bay | 11 | 81 | 32 | 7: April through October |
| Appleton | 10 | 82 | 33 | 7: April through October |
| Oshkosh | 10 | 82 | 33 | 7: April through October |
| Eau Claire | 6 | 83 | 33 | 7: April through October |
| La Crosse | 8 | 80 | 37 | 7: April through October |
| Racine | 16 | 81 | 32 | 8: April through November |
| Kenosha | 16 | 84 | 32 | 9: March through November |
| Janesville | 12 | 83 | 37 | 9: March through November |
| Wausau | 7 | 80 | 34 | 7: April through October |
| Sheboygan | 15 | 82 | 35 | 8: April through November |
Which Wisconsin city is cheapest for metal roof?
5 of the 12 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $22,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 11%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | $11,100 – $35,200 | $23,200 | +4% |
| Appleton, WI | $11,400 – $34,200 | $22,800 | +2% |
| Janesville, WI | $11,200 – $33,800 | $22,500 | +1% |
| Milwaukee, WI | $11,100 – $33,700 | $22,400 | +1% |
| Racine, WI | $11,100 – $33,600 | $22,300 | +1% |
| Madison, WI | $11,100 – $33,600 | $22,300 | level |
| Sheboygan, WI | $11,000 – $33,500 | $22,200 | level |
| La Crosse, WI | $11,000 – $33,400 | $22,200 | level |
| Green Bay, WI | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | −1% |
| Wausau, WI | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | −1% |
| Oshkosh, WI | $10,500 – $32,300 | $21,400 | −4% |
| Eau Claire, WI | $10,200 – $31,800 | $21,000 | −6% |
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Metal roof in Wisconsin: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Wisconsin?
$11,000 to $33,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Wisconsin can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Wisconsin is cheapest for metal roof?
Eau Claire at about $21,000 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). The priciest is Kenosha at $23,200.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Wisconsin than the US average?
It is 4% more expensive: $22,200 against $21,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Wisconsin?
About 60% ($13,400). Materials are 38%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.12x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in Wisconsin?
The BLS statewide median is $28.54 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.01 to $31.41.
+Where does Wisconsin rank for metal roof costs?
15th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $22,200 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Wisconsin?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $11,000 to $20,000 and premium work $24,500 to $33,500. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+Does the season matter for metal roof in Wisconsin?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Wisconsin metros we cover, Kenosha has the most comfortable months (9 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 Wisconsin
- Kenosha, WI$23,200 midpoint
- Appleton, WI$22,800 midpoint
- Janesville, WI$22,500 midpoint
- Milwaukee, WI$22,400 midpoint
- Racine, WI$22,300 midpoint
- Madison, WI$22,300 midpoint
- Sheboygan, WI$22,200 midpoint
- La Crosse, WI$22,200 midpoint
- Green Bay, WI$22,100 midpoint
- Wausau, WI$22,100 midpoint
- Oshkosh, WI$21,400 midpoint
- Eau Claire, WI$21,000 midpoint
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.