Roof replacement · WI · East North Central
Roof replacement cost in Wisconsin
Wisconsin roofers earn almost exactly the national mean, its hail losses rank near the top, and its houses follow a state-written dwelling code.
Wages: BLS, May 2025 (released ) · figures checked · Built by Radif Partners · How prices are built
- Typical roof job, all house sizes
- $11,180
- Middle half of jobs
- $6,880 to $17,190
- Roofer mean wage
- $27.91/h
- Versus U.S. roofers
- −0%
Roof replacement in Wisconsin, hired out
$12,890
Most jobs between $8,950 and $17,890 (middle half of reported prices)
| House size group | 1,500 to 1,999 sq ft |
| National median (homeowners’ reports) | $13,192 |
| Regional level (Census division) | +0.0% |
| State labor adjustment | −2.3% |
| Typical price in Wisconsin | $12,890 |
Roofers in Wisconsin: $27.91 an hour on average, 0% below the national mean. Range from homeowners who hired a professional (2021 to 2023, American Housing Survey 2023), in August 2026 dollars; permits, tear-off of unusual materials, structural repairs and local surcharges vary job to job. How this is calculated.
Expect to pay about $11,180 for a professional roof replacement in Wisconsin, with half of jobs between $6,880 and $17,190, a bit under the $11,450 national median. Wisconsin roofers are paid almost exactly the national average: BLS measured a mean of $27.91 an hour in May 2025, 4 cents from the $27.95 national figure. The estimate still lands under the median because the method compares Wisconsin with its own East North Central division, where Illinois pay lifts the average, and the division reported prices at the national level in the 2023 American Housing Survey. Hail is the headline hazard. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wisconsin's expected annual hail losses to buildings Relatively Moderate, about $117 million a year and the 4th largest total of any state, while tornadoes are rated Relatively High. One- and two-family homes in Wisconsin are built under the state's own Uniform Dwelling Code, and a dwelling contractor credential is needed to pull a building permit.
Hail and tornadoes over the dairy state
Wisconsin's hail figure stands out in the FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025): about $117 million in expected annual losses to buildings, with a score of 92.5. Tornadoes add $151 million, rated Relatively High, and strong wind $27 million, rated Relatively High. Winter weather is rated Relatively High, ice storms Relatively Moderate, and hurricanes very low, like wildfire.
A hail-damaged roof can look fine from the ground. After a storm, have it inspected soon: bruised shingles lose granules and seal strength and may not leak until months later. Document what you find with dated photos, and keep the insurer informed before work starts.
Dwelling contractor credentials and the UDC
Wisconsin does not license roofers as such. The Department of Safety and Professional Services issues a Dwelling Contractor credential for the business and a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier credential for an individual, and no one may obtain a building permit for a one- or two-family dwelling without them; owner-occupants are exempt. These credentials therefore matter for a reroof only where your municipality requires a building permit for the job.
The construction standard is the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, chapters SPS 320-325 of the administrative code, a state-written code rather than a direct adoption of the International Residential Code. Your local building inspector applies it when a permit is required.
Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest wage map
Minnesota roofers average $35.06 and Illinois roofers $37.33, both well above Wisconsin's $27.91; Michigan pays $29.54. The Minnesota estimate here is $12,220 and the Illinois one $12,060. For a Wisconsin house of 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft, the estimate is $15,660, with most jobs from $11,180 to $21,480; for 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft, about $9,620.
Ask every bidder the same questions: how many layers come off, how much ice and water membrane goes along the eaves and in the valleys, how many decking sheets are included, and whether the shingle line carries an impact rating if hail coverage matters to you.
Spread those answers side by side before choosing. Two Wisconsin bids that differ sharply often describe different roofs, one with full membrane and new flashing, one without.
Roof replacement: change the labor rate
Same job at that labor rate
$11,190
| Labor part of your quote | $2,584 |
| Materials, equipment, overhead | $8,606 |
| Labor share used | 23.1% |
Labor share from the 2022 Economic Census for this contractor type, moved by the state wage index.
Wisconsin roof prices by house size
| House size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,000 sq ft | $3,620 | $7,830 | $13,420 |
| 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft | $6,040 | $9,620 | $13,420 |
| 1,500 to 1,999 sq ft | $8,950 | $12,890 | $17,890 |
| 2,000 to 2,499 sq ft | $8,950 | $12,300 | $17,890 |
| 2,500 to 2,999 sq ft | $8,950 | $13,420 | $21,480 |
| 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft | $11,180 | $15,660 | $21,480 |
| 4,000 sq ft or more | $9,670 | $16,780 | $26,850 |
Other jobs in Wisconsin
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | $900 | $1,400 | $2,050 |
| Central air conditioning | $3,700 | $6,170 | $8,810 |
| Furnace or other built-in heating | $3,010 | $5,020 | $7,540 |
| Fence | $2,620 | $5,240 | $9,130 |
| Deck, porch or patio | $5,190 | $11,360 | $23,490 |
| Driveway or walkway | $2,200 | $4,450 | $8,770 |
Trade wages in Wisconsin
| Occupation | WI mean hourly wage | U.S. mean | WI jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers | $27.91 | $27.95 | 2,400 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $40.73 | $34.70 | 10,210 |
| Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $32.41 | $31.14 | 6,630 |
| Electricians | $35.49 | $34.37 | 14,310 |
| Carpenters | $31.39 | $31.55 | 13,880 |
| Painters, construction and maintenance | $26.05 | $26.64 | 3,350 |