Roofing · WI

Roofing costs in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI has its own pay scale for Roofing crews. We publish it, then translate it into project ranges you can argue with. Mean hourly pay here sits about 1% above the national OEWS mean.

Updated Nov 1, 2026 · Estimates only

Local tip: Local code, permit fees, and how busy crews are this month move numbers as much as wage rates do.

Sample project ranges

ProjectLowMidHigh
Roof Replacement (default roof size)$13,014$26,219$52,283
Roof Repair$150$504$1,562
Gutter Installation$551$1,345$2,944
Mean hourly wage
$28.16
Median hourly
$28.91
p10 – p90
$18.77 – $38.07

Getting quotes without the circus

  1. Screenshot our mid/low/high band.
  2. Ask three licensed, insured pros for written scopes.
  3. Compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, thermostats, flashing — before crowning a winner.

What usually moves the number

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Cool-roof or energy-efficient roofing products may qualify for local utility incentives in hot climates; federal roofing credits are limited—verify IRS and ENERGY STAR guidance. Insurance may cover storm damage separately. Start with IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE.

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Thermostats

A decent thermostat won’t fix a bad install, but it can stop the short-cycling arguments.

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Water heaters

Tank, tankless, heat-pump — the sticker price is only half the story.

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Warranties & financing

Read the exclusions. “Full coverage” rarely means what the brochure implies.

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