Vinyl siding cost in Jonesboro, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,050 – $21,200
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.35 – $10
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −16%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #290
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new vinyl siding in the Jonesboro area: $7,050 to $21,200 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 16% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $21.13 an hour in the Jonesboro area, 27% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Jonesboro, AR, standard level
$11,300 to $17,000
About $5.40 to $8.10 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $5,000 | $7,550 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,300 | $17,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Jonesboro, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,850 | $11,800 | 56% |
| Labor | $3,150 | $6,300 | $9,400 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,050 | $14,100 | $21,200 | 100% |
Why Jonesboro prices look the way they do
Labor is 44% 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 Jonesboro the blended ratio comes out at 0.75.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jonesboro is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $7,850 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.9: $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Jonesboro bid
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.
Planning more than one job in Jonesboro?
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jonesboro wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−9%) and metal roof lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,000 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $900 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,550 – $28,500 | −13% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Jonesboro
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jonesboro. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) to large house (3,000 sq ft of wall).
Basic
$7,050 to $12,700
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$11,300 to $17,000
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$15,500 to $21,200
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,050 – $7,250 | $6,450 – $9,700 | $8,900 – $12,100 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,050 – $12,700 | $11,300 – $17,000 | $15,500 – $21,200 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,100 – $18,200 | $16,200 – $24,200 | $22,200 – $30,300 |
Is Jonesboro cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Memphis is the priciest of the group at $15,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, ARthis page | $7,050 – $21,200 | $14,100 | |
| Memphis, TN65 miles | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +10% |
| Jackson, TN100 miles | $7,650 – $23,000 | $15,300 | +8% |
| Little Rock, AR120 miles | $7,250 – $21,700 | $14,500 | +2% |
| Springfield, MO180 miles | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +9% |
| Clarksville, TN180 miles | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | +6% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $7,250 – $21,700 | $14,500 | +2% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +19% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jonesboro ranks #290 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jonesboro is 2% below the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $7,250 – $21,700 | $14,500 | +2% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | +4% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $7,000 – $21,000 | $14,000 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jonesboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $8,600 – $25,900 | $17,200 | +22% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $7,950 – $23,800 | $15,900 | +12% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $7,000 – $21,000 | $14,000 | −1% |
| Alexandria, LA | 60,000 jobs | $7,200 – $21,600 | $14,400 | +2% |
The best months for vinyl siding in Jonesboro
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Jonesboro Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Jonesboro are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jonesboro gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and September are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 66 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 31 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 34 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 41 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 50 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 60 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 68 | 3.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 70 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 62 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 40 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 33 | 4.5 | Workable |
Who does the work: Jonesboro trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Jonesboro the blend is 0.75.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $21.13 an hour, 27% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.07 and $24.23 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 18.1 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 $18.26 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.23 and $20.53 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 64.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 10% of the weighting: a median of $20.80 an hour, 30% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.43 and $22.81 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 9.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $540 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $360. That is a swing of roughly 2.5% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jonesboro has 60,620 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 286th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $19.07 | $21.13 | $24.23 | $29.12 | 0.73 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.23 | $18.26 | $20.53 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $18.43 | $20.80 | $22.81 | $29.71 | 0.70 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.75 | |||||
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Vinyl siding in Jonesboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Jonesboro?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,050 to $21,200 in the Jonesboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,300 to $17,000. 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 Jonesboro?
About $3.35 to $10 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 Jonesboro or Memphis?
Memphis is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,500, which is 10% more than Jonesboro ($14,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jonesboro?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $6,300 out of $14,100. Materials are 56% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Jonesboro?
$7,050 to $21,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Jonesboro?
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 Jonesboro area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jonesboro expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Jonesboro is 2% below 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 Jonesboro?
The BLS median is $21.13 an hour in the Jonesboro area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.07 to $24.23.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Jonesboro?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,050 to $12,700 and premium work $15,500 to $21,200. 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 Jonesboro?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. January and September 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 Jonesboro
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.