Roof replacement cost in Racine, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $6,450 – $12,900
- Per sq ft of roof
- $3.20 – $6.20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #84
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Racine area: $6,450 to $12,900 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 4% higher than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $29.17 an hour in the Racine area, 9% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Racine, WI, standard level
$8,400 to $11,000
About $4.10 to $5.30 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $5,700 | $6,850 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $360 |
| Total | $8,400 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Racine, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 32% |
| Labor | $4,850 | $6,300 | $7,700 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $290 | $480 | 3% |
| Total | $6,450 | $9,650 | $12,900 | 100% |
Why Racine prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.17 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Racine is 1.10 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 65% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Racine is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,100 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.0: $95 to $480.
Specs and site conditions that change a Racine bid
Tear-off
Removing the old roof is $1-$5 per sq ft depending on the material and number of layers (HomeGuide). Check that your quote includes it.
Permit
Roof replacement permits run $100-$500 depending on the location.
Shingle type
3-tab asphalt is $3-$5 per sq ft installed; architectural is $4-$6 (HomeGuide). Metal, tile and slate are separate projects with much higher ranges.
Is Racine cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Racine. Sheboygan is the lowest at about $9,500 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WIthis page | $6,450 – $12,900 | $9,650 | |
| Milwaukee, WI10 miles | $6,450 – $12,900 | $9,700 | level |
| Kenosha, WI15 miles | $6,500 – $13,300 | $9,900 | +2% |
| Sheboygan, WI65 miles | $6,300 – $12,700 | $9,500 | −2% |
| Janesville, WI65 miles | $6,650 – $13,200 | $9,900 | +3% |
| Chicago, IL70 miles | $8,200 – $16,000 | $12,100 | +25% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $6,400 – $12,800 | $9,600 | −1% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Racine ranks #84 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Racine is 1% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $6,450 – $12,900 | $9,700 | level |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $6,500 – $13,000 | $9,750 | +1% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,550 | −1% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $6,600 – $13,100 | $9,850 | +2% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $6,300 – $12,600 | $9,450 | −2% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $5,900 – $12,000 | $8,900 | −8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Racine against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | 77,860 jobs | $6,900 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +8% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,300 | −14% |
| Chico, CA | 78,220 jobs | $6,650 – $13,500 | $10,100 | +5% |
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $6,500 – $13,300 | $9,900 | +2% |
The best months for roof in Racine
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Racine Batten 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 Racine are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Racine gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (4.0 inches in June). Inside the workable window, July and November are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.2 inches. The station averages about 7 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 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 19 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 43 | 28 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 37 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 46 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 57 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 63 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 63 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 55 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 43 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 32 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 22 | 1.6 | Cold |
Who does the work: Racine trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 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 Racine the blend is 1.10.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $29.17 an hour, 9% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.46 and $35.47 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 9.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $26.11 an hour, which is 15% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.83 and $33.66 an hour. BLS counts 540 of them working in the area, 70.8 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 $1,150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,050. That is a swing of roughly 10.7% to 11.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Racine-Mount Pleasant has 76,280 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 243rd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $23.46 | $29.17 | $35.47 | $26.65 | 1.09 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.83 | $26.11 | $33.66 | $22.66 | 1.15 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Racine?
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Racine wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, metal roof comes out highest (+5%) and attic insulation lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,100 – $33,600 | +5% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,300 | +3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,400 | +1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −3% |
Cost by quality level and size in Racine
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Racine. 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 very large (3,600 sq ft of roof).
Basic
$6,450 to $9,050
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$8,400 to $11,000
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$10,300 to $12,900
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,900 – $5,500 | $5,100 – $6,700 | $6,300 – $7,950 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $6,450 – $9,050 | $8,400 – $11,000 | $10,300 – $12,900 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $9,000 – $12,500 | $11,700 – $15,200 | $14,300 – $17,900 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $11,500 – $16,000 | $14,900 – $19,400 | $18,300 – $22,800 |
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Roof replacement in Racine: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Racine?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $6,450 to $12,900 in the Racine area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,400 to $11,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of roof and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of roof for roof in Racine?
About $3.20 to $6.20 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Racine or Milwaukee?
Milwaukee is 10 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $9,700, which is 0% more than Racine ($9,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Racine?
About 65% at the midpoint, or $6,300 out of $9,650. Materials are 32% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Racine?
$9,000 to $17,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Racine?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $480 for fees in the Racine area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Racine expensive for roof compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Racine is 1% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($9,600 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Racine?
The BLS median is $29.17 an hour in the Racine area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.46 to $35.47.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Racine?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $6,450 to $9,050 and premium work $10,300 to $12,900. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+When is the best time to replace a roof in Racine?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. July 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.
Roof replacement near Racine
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 Roof Replacement Cost? (2026) (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 = HomeGuide's asphalt shingle price of $80-$250 per roofing square (100 sq ft), i.e. $0.80-$2.50 per sq ft. The rest of the installed price covers roofer labor ($1.50-$3.00/sq ft), tear-off, disposal, underlayment and contractor overhead.