Metal roof cost in Sheboygan, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $11,000 – $33,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $5.45 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #83
- 1 = most expensive
Sheboygan homeowners pay roughly $11,000 to $33,500 to install a metal roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $5.45 to $16.50 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Sheboygan is 4% higher. Roofers earn a median of $28.00 an hour in the Sheboygan area, 5% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Sheboygan, WI, standard level
$17,800 to $26,700
About $8.75 to $13 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,800 | $11,100 |
| Labor | $11,700 | $15,300 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $370 |
| Total | $17,800 | $26,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Sheboygan, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,450 | $15,000 | 38% |
| Labor | $9,000 | $13,500 | $18,000 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $310 | $470 | 1% |
| Total | $11,000 | $22,200 | $33,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Sheboygan number
Labor is 61% 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 Sheboygan the blended ratio comes out at 1.12.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sheboygan 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 (94.0) and land at $140 to $470.
What nearby projects cost in Sheboygan
Because every project leans on different trades, Sheboygan's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs +4% and attic insulation −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,300 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,350 | +4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,600 – $25,900 | +3% |
When to schedule metal roof in Sheboygan
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Sheboygan (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Sheboygan (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Sheboygan gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 2.7 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 30 | 15 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 17 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 26 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 52 | 36 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 63 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 63 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 55 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 31 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 22 | 2.1 | Cold |
How Sheboygan compares
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Appleton is the priciest of the group at $22,800. Oshkosh is the cheapest at $21,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WIthis page | $11,000 – $33,500 | $22,200 | |
| Appleton, WI50 miles | $11,400 – $34,200 | $22,800 | +2% |
| Oshkosh, WI50 miles | $10,500 – $32,300 | $21,400 | −4% |
| Green Bay, WI50 miles | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | −1% |
| Milwaukee, WI55 miles | $11,100 – $33,700 | $22,400 | +1% |
| Racine, WI65 miles | $11,100 – $33,600 | $22,300 | level |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $11,000 – $33,500 | $22,200 | level |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Sheboygan comes in at #83 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, Sheboygan is 0% above 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 | level |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | −1% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $11,400 – $34,200 | $22,800 | +2% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $10,500 – $32,300 | $21,400 | −4% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $10,200 – $31,800 | $21,000 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Sheboygan's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sheboygan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $8,400 – $28,500 | $18,500 | −17% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $8,550 – $28,500 | $18,500 | −17% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $8,600 – $28,900 | $18,800 | −16% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $11,100 – $34,400 | $22,700 | +2% |
Why two Sheboygan quotes can differ
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 Sheboygan is 1.12 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $28.00 an hour, which is 5% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.97 and $30.53 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 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 $40.01 an hour, which is 35% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $29.74 and $40.01 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 6.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.14 an hour, 20% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.69 and $31.93 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 51.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.53 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $800. At the 25th percentile ($22.97) it shrinks by about $1,600. The total moves by 3.6% or 7.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,630 jobs in the Sheboygan area. That makes it the 285th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $22.97 | $28.00 | $30.53 | $26.65 | 1.05 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $29.74 | $40.01 | $40.01 | $29.71 | 1.35 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $21.69 | $27.14 | $31.93 | $22.66 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Sheboygan: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sheboygan 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
$11,000 to $20,000
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$17,800 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 | $17,800 – $26,700 | $24,500 – $33,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $15,400 – $27,900 | $24,800 – $37,300 | $34,100 – $46,700 |
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Metal roof in Sheboygan: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Sheboygan?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $11,000 to $33,500 in the Sheboygan area. A standard-spec job lands at $17,800 to $26,700. 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 Sheboygan?
About $5.45 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 Sheboygan or Appleton?
Appleton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $22,800, which is 2% more than Sheboygan ($22,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sheboygan?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $13,500 out of $22,200. Materials are 38% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Sheboygan?
$11,000 to $33,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Sheboygan?
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 Sheboygan area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sheboygan expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Sheboygan is 0% 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 Sheboygan?
The BLS median is $28.00 an hour in the Sheboygan area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.97 to $30.53.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Sheboygan?
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.
+When is the best time to install a metal roof in Sheboygan?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. September 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 Sheboygan
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.