Metal roof cost in Janesville, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $11,200 – $33,800
- Per sq ft of roof
- $5.50 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #72
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Janesville, WI usually costs $11,200 to $33,800 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $5.50 to $16.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,150 more. Roofers earn a median of $30.44 an hour in the Janesville area, 14% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Janesville, WI, standard level
$18,000 to $27,000
About $8.85 to $13.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,800 | $11,100 |
| Labor | $11,900 | $15,600 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $370 |
| Total | $18,000 | $27,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Janesville, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,450 | $15,000 | 38% |
| Labor | $9,150 | $13,700 | $18,300 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $470 | 1% |
| Total | $11,200 | $22,500 | $33,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Janesville number
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 70% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.44 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Janesville is 1.14 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 61% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Janesville is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,450 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.7: $140 to $470.
Related projects, priced for Janesville
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Janesville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (+8%) and attic insulation lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,650 – $13,200 | +7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,050 – $27,100 | +8% |
Janesville weather and the metal roof calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Afton - Janesville Wwtp (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Janesville are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Janesville gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 37 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.0 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.1 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 13 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 12 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 15 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 25 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 36 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 48 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 58 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 62 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 60 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 51 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 40 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 29 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 34 | 18 | 1.9 | Cold |
Is Janesville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Kenosha is the priciest of the group at $23,200. Madison is the cheapest at $22,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WIthis page | $11,200 – $33,800 | $22,500 | |
| Rockford, IL25 miles | $11,600 – $34,700 | $23,100 | +3% |
| Madison, WI40 miles | $11,100 – $33,600 | $22,300 | −1% |
| Kenosha, WI60 miles | $11,100 – $35,200 | $23,200 | +3% |
| Milwaukee, WI65 miles | $11,100 – $33,700 | $22,400 | level |
| Racine, WI65 miles | $11,100 – $33,600 | $22,300 | −1% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $11,000 – $33,500 | $22,200 | −1% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Janesville ranks #72 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Janesville is 1% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $11,100 – $33,700 | $22,400 | level |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $11,100 – $33,600 | $22,300 | −1% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | −2% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $11,400 – $34,200 | $22,800 | +1% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $10,500 – $32,300 | $21,400 | −5% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $10,200 – $31,800 | $21,000 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Janesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $10,600 – $33,500 | $22,100 | −2% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | −2% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $9,650 – $31,000 | $20,300 | −10% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −15% |
What local crews earn in Janesville
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Janesville the blend is 1.14.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $30.44 an hour, 14% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $26.83 and $37.51 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 10.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $33.72 an hour, 13% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.50 and $43.79 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 4.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 10%) the local median is $26.77 an hour, which is 18% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $36.28 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 68.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $2,250 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,150. That is a swing of roughly 5.1% to 9.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Janesville-Beloit has 69,870 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 260th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $26.83 | $30.44 | $37.51 | $26.65 | 1.14 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.50 | $33.72 | $43.79 | $29.71 | 1.13 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $22.00 | $26.77 | $36.28 | $22.66 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
Why two Janesville quotes can differ
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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: metal roof pricing in Janesville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Janesville. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small (1,200 sq ft of roof) to large (2,800 sq ft of roof).
Basic
$11,200 to $20,200
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$18,000 to $27,000
Standing seam steel
Premium
$24,700 to $33,800
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $6,750 – $12,200 | $10,900 – $16,400 | $15,000 – $20,500 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $11,200 – $20,200 | $18,000 – $27,000 | $24,700 – $33,800 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $15,600 – $28,200 | $25,000 – $37,700 | $34,500 – $47,100 |
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Metal roof in Janesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Janesville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $11,200 to $33,800 in the Janesville area. A standard-spec job lands at $18,000 to $27,000. 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 Janesville?
About $5.50 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 Janesville or Rockford?
Rockford is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $23,100, which is 3% more than Janesville ($22,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Janesville?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $13,700 out of $22,500. Materials are 38% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Janesville?
$11,200 to $33,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Janesville?
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 Janesville area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Janesville expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Janesville is 1% above 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 Janesville?
The BLS median is $30.44 an hour in the Janesville area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.83 to $37.51.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Janesville?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $11,200 to $20,200 and premium work $24,700 to $33,800. 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 Janesville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Janesville
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.