Vinyl siding cost in Decatur, 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
- #243
- 1 = most expensive
Decatur homeowners pay roughly $7,500 to $22,500 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $3.55 to $10.50 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Decatur is 11% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $24.50 an hour in the Decatur area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Decatur, 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 | $8,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,000 | $18,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Decatur, 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% |
Where the Decatur price comes from
Labor is 46% of the midpoint bill here, against 50% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), construction laborers (30%), sheet metal workers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Decatur the blended ratio comes out at 0.82.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Decatur 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 (87.2) and land at $0 to $0.
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Decatur
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.
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Decatur
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Decatur 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 | $9,400 – $12,800 |
| 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 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Decatur is 0.82 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.50 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $28.48 an hour. BLS counts 190 of them working in the area, 31.0 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 $18.11 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.52 and $23.05 an hour. About 690 work in the metro. That is 112.7 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 $22.57 an hour, which is 24% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $19.37 and $25.50 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 8.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.48 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $690. At the 25th percentile ($21.75) it shrinks by about $480. The total moves by 4.6% or 3.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 61,240 jobs in the Decatur area. That makes it the 283rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.75 | $24.50 | $28.48 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $15.52 | $18.11 | $23.05 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $19.37 | $22.57 | $25.50 | $29.71 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Decatur against nearby metros and the rest of Alabama
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Nashville is the priciest of the group at $16,000. Tuscaloosa is the cheapest at $14,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, ALthis page | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | |
| Huntsville, AL30 miles | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | −1% |
| Birmingham, AL75 miles | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL105 miles | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | −1% |
| Chattanooga, TN105 miles | $7,700 – $23,100 | $15,400 | +3% |
| Nashville, TN115 miles | $8,000 – $24,100 | $16,000 | +7% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $7,350 – $22,100 | $14,700 | −2% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Decatur comes in at #243 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, Decatur is 2% above the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | level |
| 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 | −1% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $7,350 – $22,100 | $14,700 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Decatur's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Decatur against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $8,000 – $24,100 | $16,000 | +7% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $7,000 – $21,000 | $14,000 | −7% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $7,900 – $23,800 | $15,800 | +6% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $8,600 – $25,900 | $17,200 | +15% |
Related projects, priced for Decatur
Because every project leans on different trades, Decatur'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 | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,600 – $28,900 | −12% |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Decatur
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Decatur Pryor Fld (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 Decatur (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Decatur gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are February, March and December (5.2 inches in December). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 64 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 | 51 | 32 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 55 | 35 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 50 | 4.5 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 67 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 70 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 68 | 3.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 61 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 50 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 39 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 54 | 35 | 5.2 | Workable |
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Vinyl siding in Decatur: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Decatur?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,500 to $22,500 in the Decatur 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 Decatur?
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 Decatur or Huntsville?
Huntsville is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $14,900, which is 1% less than Decatur ($15,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Decatur?
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 Decatur?
$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 Decatur?
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 Decatur area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Decatur expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Alabama?
Decatur 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 Decatur?
The BLS median is $24.50 an hour in the Decatur area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.75 to $28.48.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Decatur?
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 Decatur?
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 Decatur
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.