Vinyl siding cost in Alabama
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,350 – $22,100
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.50 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $16,800
- Metros covered
- 9
Across Alabama, new vinyl siding costs about $7,350 to $22,100 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Statewide, that midpoint is 12% below the US figure of $16,800. Carpenters earn a median $23.18 an hour in Alabama (US: $29.12).
Inside Alabama, the metros we cover range from $14,000 (Dothan) to $15,000 (Birmingham) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Alabama (statewide), standard level
$11,800 to $17,700
About $5.60 to $8.40 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $9,700 |
| Labor | $5,300 | $7,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,800 | $17,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Alabama
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,100 | 55% |
| Labor | $3,300 | $6,650 | $9,950 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,350 | $14,700 | $22,100 | 100% |
Alabama seasons and vinyl siding
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Alabama is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Daphne has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Alabama at 12 months; Dothan has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 49 inches a year in Decatur to 66 inches in Daphne.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 35 | 91 | 57 | 10: September through June |
| Huntsville | 33 | 92 | 54 | 10: September through June |
| Mobile | 43 | 92 | 61 | 9: September through May |
| Montgomery | 37 | 94 | 51 | 9: September through May |
| Tuscaloosa | 35 | 92 | 57 | 9: September through May |
| Daphne | 39 | 89 | 66 | 12: all year |
| Auburn | 35 | 89 | 56 | 12: all year |
| Decatur | 32 | 90 | 49 | 10: September through June |
| Dothan | 40 | 93 | 54 | 9: September through May |
Related projects, priced for Alabama
Each project weights the trades differently, so Alabama's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, attic insulation is −4% and roof replacement −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,550 – $28,800 | −12% |
Alabama metro-by-metro prices
3 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $14,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (2,100 sq ft of wall) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | +2% |
| Decatur, AL | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | +2% |
| Huntsville, AL | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | +1% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | level |
| Mobile, AL | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | level |
| Daphne, AL | $7,350 – $22,100 | $14,700 | level |
| Montgomery, AL | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | level |
| Auburn, AL | $7,300 – $22,000 | $14,600 | −1% |
| Dothan, AL | $7,000 – $21,000 | $14,000 | −5% |
Alabama versus the states around it
Alabama ranks 50 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for vinyl siding, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $21,900 and the cheapest Arkansas at $14,500, both for 2,100 sq ft of wall at the midpoint. Alabama sits at $14,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 170 miles away | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +4% |
| Mississippi | 180 miles away | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | +1% |
| Tennessee | 190 miles away | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +5% |
| Louisiana | 310 miles away | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | level |
| South Carolina | 350 miles away | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +4% |
Alabama labor market for vinyl siding
Alabama's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.79 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.18 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.43 and $27.11 an hour. About 5,560 work in the state. That is 26.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $17.74 an hour, which is 22% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.41 and $21.75 an hour. BLS counts 18,400 of them working in the state, 87.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.85 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.33 and $28.21 an hour. About 1,450 work in the state. That is 6.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($27.11 an hour) would add about $680 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.43) would take off about $650. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,113,660 jobs across Alabama (May 2025), which is 1.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $19.43 | $23.18 | $27.11 | $29.12 | 0.80 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $14.41 | $17.74 | $21.75 | $22.66 | 0.78 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $20.33 | $22.85 | $28.21 | $29.71 | 0.77 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Alabama prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) to large house (3,000 sq ft of wall).
Basic
$7,350 to $13,300
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$11,800 to $17,700
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,200 to $22,100
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,200 – $7,550 | $6,750 – $10,100 | $9,250 – $12,600 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,350 – $13,300 | $11,800 – $17,700 | $16,200 – $22,100 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,500 – $18,900 | $16,800 – $25,200 | $23,100 – $31,600 |
Why two Alabama quotes can differ
Style
Clapboard vinyl siding runs $4-$7 per sq ft installed; board-and-batten is $5-$9 (HomeGuide).
Old siding removal
Taking the old siding off costs $0.70-$2.00 per sq ft. Check that disposal is included.
Labor and season
Siding labor is $40-$80 an hour or $2-$6 per sq ft, and it is highest in warm months.
Wall area is not floor area
A 2,000 sq ft house usually has more wall area than floor area once you count gables and two stories. Measure the wall, not the floor.
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Vinyl siding in Alabama: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Alabama?
$7,350 to $22,100 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Alabama can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Alabama is cheapest for vinyl siding?
Dothan at about $14,000 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). The priciest is Birmingham at $15,000.
+Is vinyl siding cheaper in Alabama than the US average?
It is 12% cheaper: $14,700 against $16,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Alabama?
About 45% ($6,650). Materials are 55%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.79x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Alabama?
The BLS statewide median is $23.18 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.43 to $27.11.
+Where does Alabama rank for vinyl siding costs?
50th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $14,700 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Alabama?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,350 to $13,300 and premium work $16,200 to $22,100. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+Does the season matter for vinyl siding in Alabama?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Alabama metros we cover, Daphne has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Vinyl siding by city in Alabama
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 Vinyl Siding 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 = installed price minus HomeGuide's $2-$6 per sq ft labor figure, which it says is around half the project cost.