Metal roof cost in Green Bay, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $10,900 – $33,300
- Per sq ft of roof
- $5.40 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #89
- 1 = most expensive
Green Bay homeowners pay roughly $10,900 to $33,300 to install a metal roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $5.40 to $16.50 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Green Bay is 4% higher. Roofers earn a median of $28.52 an hour in the Green Bay area, 7% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Green Bay, WI, standard level
$17,600 to $26,600
About $8.70 to $13 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,800 | $11,100 |
| Labor | $11,600 | $15,200 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $370 |
| Total | $17,600 | $26,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Green Bay, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,450 | $15,000 | 38% |
| Labor | $8,900 | $13,400 | $17,800 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $470 | 1% |
| Total | $10,900 | $22,100 | $33,300 | 100% |
Why Green Bay 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 $28.52 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Green Bay is 1.11 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 60% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Green Bay metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,450, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.1) and land at $140 to $470.
Metal roof: what moves the price in Green Bay
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).
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 Green Bay is 1.11 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $28.52 an hour, which is 7% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.31 and $35.97 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 5.2 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 $36.91 an hour, which is 24% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.45 and $47.15 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 16.0 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 $26.39 an hour, 16% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.53 and $31.63 an hour. About 1,160 work in the metro. That is 66.5 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 ($35.97 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,350. At the 25th percentile ($23.31) it shrinks by about $1,650. The total moves by 10.6% or 7.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 174,550 jobs in the Green Bay area. That makes it the 133rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $23.31 | $28.52 | $35.97 | $26.65 | 1.07 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.45 | $36.91 | $47.15 | $29.71 | 1.24 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $22.53 | $26.39 | $31.63 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
When to schedule metal roof in Green Bay
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Green Bay (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Green Bay (7 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Green Bay gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 56 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.1 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 26 | 11 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 29 | 13 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 24 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 35 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 56 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 58 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 50 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 40 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 44 | 29 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 31 | 18 | 1.8 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Green Bay
Because every project leans on different trades, Green Bay's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +3% and attic insulation −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,350 – $12,700 | +3% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,300 | level |
How Green Bay compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,000 sq ft of roof range from $21,400 to $22,800 across Green Bay and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WIthis page | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | |
| Appleton, WI20 miles | $11,400 – $34,200 | $22,800 | +3% |
| Oshkosh, WI45 miles | $10,500 – $32,300 | $21,400 | −3% |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $11,000 – $33,500 | $22,200 | +1% |
| Wausau, WI90 miles | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | level |
| Muskegon, MI105 miles | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | level |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $11,000 – $33,500 | $22,200 | +1% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Green Bay comes in at #89 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, Green Bay is 1% below the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $11,100 – $33,700 | $22,400 | +1% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $11,100 – $33,600 | $22,300 | +1% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $11,400 – $34,200 | $22,800 | +3% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $10,500 – $32,300 | $21,400 | −3% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $10,200 – $31,800 | $21,000 | −5% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $11,000 – $33,400 | $22,200 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Green Bay's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Green Bay against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $9,800 – $31,800 | $20,800 | −6% |
| Naples, FL | 173,880 jobs | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | −11% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $12,400 – $38,000 | $25,200 | +14% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $8,500 – $28,800 | $18,600 | −16% |
Green Bay: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Green Bay 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
$10,900 to $19,900
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$17,600 to $26,600
Standing seam steel
Premium
$24,300 to $33,300
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $6,600 – $12,000 | $10,700 – $16,100 | $14,700 – $20,200 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $10,900 – $19,900 | $17,600 – $26,600 | $24,300 – $33,300 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $15,200 – $27,700 | $24,600 – $37,100 | $34,000 – $46,400 |
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Metal roof in Green Bay: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Green Bay?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $10,900 to $33,300 in the Green Bay area. A standard-spec job lands at $17,600 to $26,600. 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 Green Bay?
About $5.40 to $16.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Green Bay or Appleton?
Appleton is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $22,800, which is 3% more than Green Bay ($22,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Green Bay?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $13,400 out of $22,100. Materials are 38% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Green Bay?
$10,900 to $33,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Green Bay?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $470 for fees in the Green Bay area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Green Bay expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Green Bay is 1% below the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($22,200 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Green Bay?
The BLS median is $28.52 an hour in the Green Bay area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.31 to $35.97.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Green Bay?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $10,900 to $19,900 and premium work $24,300 to $33,300. 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 Green Bay?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April 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 Green Bay
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.