Vinyl siding cost in Tuscaloosa, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,400 – $22,100
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.50 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #259
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Tuscaloosa, plan on $7,400 to $22,100 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $3.50 to $10.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.49 an hour in the Tuscaloosa area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Tuscaloosa, AL, standard level
$11,800 to $17,700
About $5.65 to $8.45 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $9,700 |
| Labor | $5,350 | $8,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,800 | $17,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Tuscaloosa, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,100 | 55% |
| Labor | $3,350 | $6,650 | $10,000 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,400 | $14,800 | $22,100 | 100% |
Where the Tuscaloosa price comes from
Labor is 45% 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 Tuscaloosa the blended ratio comes out at 0.79.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Tuscaloosa 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 (87.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Tuscaloosa bid
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Tuscaloosa
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Tuscaloosa 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
$7,400 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 – $7,600 | $6,750 – $10,100 | $9,300 – $12,700 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,400 – $13,300 | $11,800 – $17,700 | $16,200 – $22,100 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,500 – $19,000 | $16,900 – $25,300 | $23,200 – $31,600 |
Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa is 0.79 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.49 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.52 and $27.84 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the area, 24.0 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 $17.53 an hour, 23% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.59 and $20.69 an hour. About 1,110 work in the metro. That is 102.3 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 $23.14 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.27 and $31.52 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 2.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.84 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $750. At the 25th percentile ($20.52) it shrinks by about $510. The total moves by 5.1% or 3.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 108,460 jobs in the Tuscaloosa area. That makes it the 192nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $20.52 | $23.49 | $27.84 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $14.59 | $17.53 | $20.69 | $22.66 | 0.77 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $22.27 | $23.14 | $31.52 | $29.71 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Climate in Tuscaloosa: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Northport 2 S (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Tuscaloosa (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tuscaloosa gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are February, March and April (5.6 inches in February). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 89 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 | 56 | 35 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 38 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 45 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 52 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 60 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 68 | 5.3 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 71 | 4.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 71 | 4.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 65 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 53 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 42 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 37 | 5.2 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Tuscaloosa?
Because every project leans on different trades, Tuscaloosa's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −4% and roof replacement −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,550 – $28,800 | −12% |
How Tuscaloosa compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Tuscaloosa. Auburn is the lowest at about $14,600 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 140 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, ALthis page | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | |
| Birmingham, AL60 miles | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | +2% |
| Montgomery, AL95 miles | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | level |
| Decatur, AL105 miles | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | +2% |
| Huntsville, AL130 miles | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | +1% |
| Auburn, AL140 miles | $7,300 – $22,000 | $14,600 | −1% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $7,350 – $22,100 | $14,700 | level |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Tuscaloosa comes in at #259 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, Tuscaloosa is 0% above the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | +2% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | +1% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | level |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | level |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $7,350 – $22,100 | $14,700 | level |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $7,300 – $22,000 | $14,600 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Tuscaloosa's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tuscaloosa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $6,950 – $20,800 | $13,900 | −6% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $8,850 – $26,500 | $17,700 | +20% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $7,900 – $23,800 | $15,800 | +7% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $8,200 – $24,500 | $16,400 | +11% |
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Vinyl siding in Tuscaloosa: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Tuscaloosa?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,400 to $22,100 in the Tuscaloosa area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,800 to $17,700. 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 Tuscaloosa?
About $3.50 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 Tuscaloosa or Birmingham?
Birmingham is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,000, which is 2% more than Tuscaloosa ($14,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tuscaloosa?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $6,650 out of $14,800. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Tuscaloosa?
$7,400 to $22,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Tuscaloosa?
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 Tuscaloosa area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tuscaloosa expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Alabama?
Tuscaloosa is 0% 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 Tuscaloosa?
The BLS median is $23.49 an hour in the Tuscaloosa area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.52 to $27.84.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Tuscaloosa?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,400 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.
+When is the best time to install vinyl siding in Tuscaloosa?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. 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 Tuscaloosa
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.