Vinyl siding cost in Birmingham, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,500 – $22,500
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.55 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #242
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Birmingham, plan on $7,500 to $22,500 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $3.55 to $10.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.23 an hour in the Birmingham area, 17% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Birmingham, AL, standard level
$12,000 to $18,000
About $5.70 to $8.55 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $9,700 |
| Labor | $5,500 | $8,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,000 | $18,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Birmingham, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,100 | 54% |
| Labor | $3,450 | $6,900 | $10,300 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,500 | $15,000 | $22,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Birmingham number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.23 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Birmingham is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 46% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Birmingham metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,100, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Climate in Birmingham: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Birmingham Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Birmingham (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Birmingham gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 1 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and July (5.7 inches in March). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 4.0 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 65 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | 35 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 59 | 38 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 45 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 52 | 5.1 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 61 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 69 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 5.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 71 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 65 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 54 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 43 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 57 | 38 | 4.9 | Workable |
Birmingham labor market for vinyl siding
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Birmingham is 0.82 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.23 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $28.95 an hour. BLS counts 1,660 of them working in the area, 31.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $18.45 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.51 and $22.60 an hour. About 4,780 work in the metro. That is 91.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.12 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.51 and $28.91 an hour. BLS counts 530 of them working in the area, 10.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.95 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $820. At the 25th percentile ($22.00) it shrinks by about $390. The total moves by 5.4% or 2.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 520,290 jobs in the Birmingham area. That makes it the 50th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.33% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.00 | $24.23 | $28.95 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $15.51 | $18.45 | $22.60 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $18.51 | $23.12 | $28.91 | $29.71 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Birmingham
Because every project leans on different trades, Birmingham's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −4% and roof replacement −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $29,100 | −11% |
How Birmingham compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,100 sq ft of wall range from $14,600 to $15,000 across Birmingham and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, ALthis page | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | |
| Tuscaloosa, AL60 miles | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | −2% |
| Decatur, AL75 miles | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | level |
| Montgomery, AL80 miles | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | −2% |
| Huntsville, AL90 miles | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | −1% |
| Auburn, AL100 miles | $7,300 – $22,000 | $14,600 | −2% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $7,350 – $22,100 | $14,700 | −2% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Birmingham comes in at #242 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $22,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Statewide, Birmingham is 2% above the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | −1% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | −2% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | −2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | −2% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $7,350 – $22,100 | $14,700 | −2% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $7,300 – $22,000 | $14,600 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Birmingham's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Birmingham against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $8,700 – $26,000 | $17,400 | +16% |
| Omaha, NE | 498,100 jobs | $7,950 – $23,900 | $15,900 | +6% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $8,050 – $24,100 | $16,100 | +7% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +12% |
Cost by quality level and size in Birmingham
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Birmingham wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$7,500 to $13,500
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,000 to $18,000
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,500 to $22,500
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,300 – $7,700 | $6,850 – $10,300 | $9,450 – $12,900 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,500 – $13,500 | $12,000 – $18,000 | $16,500 – $22,500 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,700 – $19,300 | $17,100 – $25,700 | $23,600 – $32,100 |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Birmingham
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 Birmingham: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Birmingham?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,500 to $22,500 in the Birmingham area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,000 to $18,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of wall and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of wall for vinyl siding in Birmingham?
About $3.55 to $10.50 per sq ft of wall for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is vinyl siding cheaper in Birmingham or Tuscaloosa?
Tuscaloosa is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $14,800, which is 2% less than Birmingham ($15,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Birmingham?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $6,900 out of $15,000. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Birmingham?
$7,500 to $22,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Birmingham?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Birmingham area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Birmingham expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Alabama?
Birmingham is 2% above the Alabama statewide estimate ($14,700 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Birmingham?
The BLS median is $24.23 an hour in the Birmingham area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.00 to $28.95.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Birmingham?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,500 to $13,500 and premium work $16,500 to $22,500. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+When is the best time to install vinyl siding in Birmingham?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. September and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Vinyl siding near Birmingham
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.