Metal roof cost in Kenosha, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $11,100 – $35,200
- Per sq ft of roof
- $5.50 – $17.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #53
- 1 = most expensive
A metal roof in Kenosha, WI usually costs $11,100 to $35,200 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $5.50 to $17.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,850 more. Roofers earn a median of $28.54 an hour in the Kenosha area, 7% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Kenosha, WI, standard level
$18,400 to $28,000
About $9.05 to $14 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,600 | $12,500 |
| Labor | $11,500 | $15,100 |
| Permits and fees | $260 | $400 |
| Total | $18,400 | $28,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Kenosha, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $9,550 | $17,000 | 41% |
| Labor | $8,850 | $13,300 | $17,700 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $330 | $510 | 1% |
| Total | $11,100 | $23,200 | $35,200 | 100% |
Why Kenosha 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 $28.54 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Kenosha is 1.11 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 57% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Kenosha is at 106.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $9,550 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 101.1: $150 to $510.
Data note: 90% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Kenosha. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Kenosha cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Kenosha. Racine is the lowest at about $22,300 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 15 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WIthis page | $11,100 – $35,200 | $23,200 | |
| Racine, WI15 miles | $11,100 – $33,600 | $22,300 | −4% |
| Milwaukee, WI20 miles | $11,100 – $33,700 | $22,400 | −3% |
| Chicago, IL55 miles | $14,100 – $41,300 | $27,700 | +19% |
| Janesville, WI60 miles | $11,200 – $33,800 | $22,500 | −3% |
| Rockford, IL60 miles | $11,600 – $34,700 | $23,100 | level |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $11,000 – $33,500 | $22,200 | −4% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kenosha ranks #53 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kenosha is 4% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $11,100 – $33,700 | $22,400 | −3% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $11,100 – $33,600 | $22,300 | −4% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | −5% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $11,400 – $34,200 | $22,800 | −2% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $10,500 – $32,300 | $21,400 | −8% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $10,200 – $31,800 | $21,000 | −10% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kenosha against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $9,300 – $30,400 | $19,800 | −14% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $8,450 – $28,300 | $18,400 | −21% |
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $11,100 – $33,600 | $22,300 | −4% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $9,350 – $30,100 | $19,700 | −15% |
Kenosha 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, Kenosha Rgnl Ap (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 Kenosha 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.
Kenosha gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, June and August (3.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.0 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 31 | 16 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 19 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 28 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 37 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 47 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 61 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 53 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 43 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 22 | 1.5 | Cold |
Why two Kenosha 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).
What local crews earn in Kenosha
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 Kenosha the blend is 1.11.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 70% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kenosha metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $28.54 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $31.41 an hour.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kenosha metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $37.38 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.21 and $46.79 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.06 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.67 and $29.45 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 45.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $900 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,750. That is a swing of roughly 7.5% to 3.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kenosha has 75,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 245th 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% | $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% | $21.67 | $24.06 | $29.45 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
Kenosha: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kenosha. 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
$11,100 to $20,800
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$18,400 to $28,000
Standing seam steel
Premium
$25,600 to $35,200
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $6,750 – $12,600 | $11,100 – $17,000 | $15,500 – $21,300 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $11,100 – $20,800 | $18,400 – $28,000 | $25,600 – $35,200 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $15,500 – $29,000 | $25,600 – $39,000 | $35,700 – $49,100 |
What nearby projects cost in Kenosha
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kenosha wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (+9%) and attic insulation lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,500 – $13,300 | +6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,550 | +9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,850 – $26,500 | +5% |
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Metal roof in Kenosha: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Kenosha?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $11,100 to $35,200 in the Kenosha area. A standard-spec job lands at $18,400 to $28,000. 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 Kenosha?
About $5.50 to $17.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $150 to $510 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Kenosha or Racine?
Racine is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $22,300, which is 4% less than Kenosha ($23,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kenosha?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $13,300 out of $23,200. Materials are 41% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Kenosha?
$11,100 to $35,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Kenosha?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $150 to $510 for fees in the Kenosha area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kenosha expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Kenosha is 4% 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 Kenosha?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.54 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.01 to $31.41.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Kenosha?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $11,100 to $20,800 and premium work $25,600 to $35,200. 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 Kenosha?
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 Kenosha
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.