Heat Pump Cost in Green Bay, WI (2026)

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Heat Pump Cost in Green Bay, WI (2026)
BLS OEWS 2025 wage data · updated August 2026
Green Bay · installed
$5,618 – $13,278

Heat Pump costs $5,618 to $13,278 in Green Bay in 2026. For an average 1,800 sq ft home, expect $5,618 – $13,278 installed, typically near $9,448. That is essentially in line with the Wisconsin average.

Typical system
$9,448
vs state average
In line
Local construction wage
$33.20
Climate zone
IECC zone 6-7 (cold)

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Estimated installed cost

Planning estimate. Wage index applies to the labor share only; materials held at national prices. Get three written quotes.

How Green Bay compares with the rest of Wisconsin

Construction wages in Green Bay average $33.20 per hour against $33.56 statewide, so pricing tracks the Wisconsin norm closely.

Labor is about 38% of the installed cost on this type of work, and it is the part that actually moves between markets. Materials are priced by national manufacturers and barely shift, which is why the gap between metros is narrower than wage differences alone suggest.

Heat Pump cost by project size in Green Bay

Project sizeGreen Bay rangeTypical
1,000 sq ft home$3,121 – $7,377$5,249
1,400 sq ft home$4,369 – $10,327$7,348
1,800 sq ft home$5,618 – $13,278$9,448
2,200 sq ft home$6,866 – $16,229$11,547
2,600 sq ft home$8,114 – $19,179$13,647
3,000 sq ft home$9,363 – $22,130$15,746

Where the money goes

For an average 1,800 sq ft home in Green Bay at roughly $9,448, a typical bill splits like this:

Line itemShareCost
Labor38%$3,590
Materials48%$4,535
Site prep & equipment8%$756
Overhead, disposal & finishing6%$567

Green Bay compared with other Wisconsin markets

AreaCost installedvs Green Bay
Milwaukee$5,745 – $13,579+2%
Madison$5,745 – $13,579+2%
Appleton$5,745 – $13,579+2%
Oshkosh$5,747 – $13,584+2%
Wisconsin average$5,642 – $13,3360%

Climate and equipment sizing in Green Bay

Green Bay sits in IECC zone 6-7 (cold) which drives how much heating and cooling capacity a home here actually needs. Undersized equipment is the most common reason a cheap quote costs more over its life, and sizing should follow a Manual J load calculation rather than a rule of thumb.

Permits in Green Bay

A residential permit for this work typically runs around $450 in Wisconsin. Permit cost is rarely included in a contractor quote, so budget it separately and confirm scope with the Green Bay building department before work begins.

Hiring in Green Bay

Get three written, itemised quotes from licensed and insured contractors, each specifying the same scope and grade of material. Ask for local references and check the licence is current in Wisconsin.

Frequently asked questions

How much does heat pump cost in Green Bay?

In 2026, heat pump costs $5,618 to $13,278 in Green Bay. For an average 1,800 sq ft home, the installed total typically lands between $5,618 and $13,278.

Is Green Bay more expensive than the rest of Wisconsin?

Not meaningfully. Green Bay prices track the Wisconsin average closely.

Do I need a permit in Green Bay?

Most work of this type and value requires a permit. Budget around $450 in Wisconsin and allow extra time for review in metro jurisdictions.

How do I compare quotes in Green Bay?

Get three written, itemised quotes covering identical scope and materials. A bid far below the others usually signals a reduced specification rather than better value.

Nearby markets

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Methodology. Local pricing applies the Green Bay construction wage from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2025 release, $33.20/hr) to the labor share of a national 2026 cost baseline. Materials are held at national prices. Figures refresh automatically with each BLS release. Planning estimates, not quotes. See our full methodology.

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