Vinyl siding cost in Fayetteville, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,350 – $22,000
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.50 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #268
- 1 = most expensive
Fayetteville homeowners pay roughly $7,350 to $22,000 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $3.50 to $10.50 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Fayetteville is 13% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.59 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Fayetteville, AR, standard level
$11,700 to $17,600
About $5.60 to $8.40 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $5,450 | $8,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,700 | $17,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Fayetteville, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,850 | $11,800 | 54% |
| Labor | $3,400 | $6,800 | $10,200 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,350 | $14,700 | $22,000 | 100% |
Why Fayetteville prices look the way they do
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 Fayetteville the blended ratio comes out at 0.81.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fayetteville metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $7,850, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.4) and land at $0 to $0.
When to schedule vinyl siding in Fayetteville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Fayetteville Drake Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Fayetteville: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Fayetteville gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 7 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and October (5.9 inches in May). The station averages about 41 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 | 48 | 25 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 29 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 36 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 45 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 54 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 63 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 67 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 45 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 28 | 3.1 | Workable |
Is Fayetteville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Springfield is the priciest of the group at $15,500. Fort Smith is the cheapest at $14,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, ARthis page | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | |
| Fort Smith, AR50 miles | $7,000 – $21,000 | $14,000 | −5% |
| Joplin, MO70 miles | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | +3% |
| Springfield, MO100 miles | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +6% |
| Tulsa, OK115 miles | $7,400 – $22,300 | $14,800 | +1% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $7,250 – $21,700 | $14,500 | −1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $7,250 – $21,700 | $14,500 | −1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Fayetteville comes in at #268 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, Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $7,250 – $21,700 | $14,500 | −1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $7,000 – $21,000 | $14,000 | −5% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $7,050 – $21,200 | $14,100 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Fayetteville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $8,300 – $25,000 | $16,600 | +13% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | +3% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $8,900 – $26,700 | $17,800 | +21% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +6% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Fayetteville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fayetteville 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
$7,350 to $13,200
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$11,700 to $17,600
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,100 to $22,000
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 | $6,700 – $10,100 | $9,200 – $12,600 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,350 – $13,200 | $11,700 – $17,600 | $16,100 – $22,000 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,500 – $18,900 | $16,800 – $25,100 | $23,100 – $31,400 |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Fayetteville
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.
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 Fayetteville is 0.81 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.59 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.44 and $28.27 an hour. BLS counts 1,130 of them working in the area, 41.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $18.93 an hour, 16% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.44 an hour. About 2,190 work in the metro. That is 79.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $21.95 an hour, which is 26% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.49 and $23.45 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 9.1 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 ($28.27 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $810. At the 25th percentile ($21.44) it shrinks by about $370. The total moves by 5.5% or 2.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 275,180 jobs in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area. That makes it the 93rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.18% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.44 | $23.59 | $28.27 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.66 | $18.93 | $22.44 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $18.49 | $21.95 | $23.45 | $29.71 | 0.74 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Fayetteville
Because every project leans on different trades, Fayetteville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −8% and metal roof −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $910 – $3,650 | −8% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $28,700 | −13% |
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Vinyl siding in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Fayetteville?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,350 to $22,000 in the Fayetteville area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,700 to $17,600. 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 Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville or Fort Smith?
Fort Smith is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $14,000, which is 5% less than Fayetteville ($14,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $6,800 out of $14,700. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Fayetteville?
$7,350 to $22,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas statewide estimate ($14,500 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Fayetteville?
The BLS median is $23.59 an hour in the Fayetteville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.44 to $28.27.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Fayetteville?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,350 to $13,200 and premium work $16,100 to $22,000. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+Is there a bad season to install vinyl siding in Fayetteville?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Vinyl siding near Fayetteville
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.