Vinyl siding cost in Fresno, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $9,050 – $27,100
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.30 – $13
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #48
- 1 = most expensive
Fresno homeowners pay roughly $9,050 to $27,100 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $4.30 to $13 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Fresno is 8% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $30.52 an hour in the Fresno area, 5% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Fresno, CA, standard level
$14,500 to $21,700
About $6.90 to $10.50 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $7,050 | $10,600 |
| Labor | $7,400 | $11,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $14,500 | $21,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Fresno, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,400 | $8,850 | $13,300 | 49% |
| Labor | $4,600 | $9,250 | $13,900 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $9,050 | $18,100 | $27,100 | 100% |
Where the Fresno price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, construction laborers at 30%, sheet metal workers at 10%. Weighted together, Fresno wages are 1.10 times the national level. Labor makes up about 51% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fresno metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,850, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (102.2) and land at $0 to $0.
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 Fresno is 1.10 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $30.52 an hour, which is 5% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.62 and $39.23 an hour. BLS counts 1,790 of them working in the area, 37.5 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 $26.50 an hour, 17% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.16 and $36.70 an hour. About 2,660 work in the metro. That is 55.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $35.51 an hour, which is 20% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $28.38 and $51.88 an hour. BLS counts 200 of them working in the area, 4.2 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 ($39.23 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,500. At the 25th percentile ($23.62) it shrinks by about $1,200. The total moves by 8.3% or 6.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 476,890 jobs in the Fresno area. That makes it the 53rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.31% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.62 | $30.52 | $39.23 | $29.12 | 1.05 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.16 | $26.50 | $36.70 | $22.66 | 1.17 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $28.38 | $35.51 | $51.88 | $29.71 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
When to schedule vinyl siding in Fresno
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Fresno Yosemite Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Fresno (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Fresno gets about 11 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (2.2 inches in January). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 0.4 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 113 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 | 41 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 43 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 47 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 51 | 1.0 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 58 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 64 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 98 | 69 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 68 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 63 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 55 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 45 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 55 | 40 | 1.8 | Workable |
Fresno against nearby metros and the rest of California
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. San Jose is the priciest of the group at $20,700. Visalia is the cheapest at $17,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CAthis page | $9,050 – $27,100 | $18,100 | |
| Merced, CA60 miles | $9,500 – $28,500 | $19,000 | +5% |
| Visalia, CA65 miles | $8,900 – $26,700 | $17,800 | −1% |
| Modesto, CA85 miles | $9,600 – $28,800 | $19,200 | +6% |
| San Jose, CA95 miles | $10,300 – $31,000 | $20,700 | +14% |
| Salinas, CA100 miles | $9,450 – $28,300 | $18,900 | +5% |
| California (statewide) | $9,750 – $29,200 | $19,500 | +8% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Fresno comes in at #48 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, Fresno is 7% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $9,700 – $29,100 | $19,400 | +7% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $10,900 – $32,700 | $21,800 | +21% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $9,250 – $27,800 | $18,500 | +3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $9,650 – $29,000 | $19,300 | +7% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $10,300 – $31,000 | $20,700 | +14% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $9,650 – $28,900 | $19,300 | +7% |
Cities with a workforce like Fresno's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fresno against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −7% |
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $7,400 – $22,300 | $14,800 | −18% |
| Omaha, NE | 498,100 jobs | $7,950 – $23,900 | $15,900 | −12% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $8,600 – $25,700 | $17,200 | −5% |
Related projects, priced for Fresno
Because every project leans on different trades, Fresno's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, metal roof runs +10% and attic insulation +4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,750 – $13,700 | +10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,600 | +9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,750 – $15,800 | +5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,400 – $35,600 | +10% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Fresno bid
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.
Style
Clapboard vinyl siding runs $4-$7 per sq ft installed; board-and-batten is $5-$9 (HomeGuide).
Cost by quality level and size in Fresno
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fresno 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
$9,050 to $16,300
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$14,500 to $21,700
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$19,900 to $27,100
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $5,150 – $9,300 | $8,250 – $12,400 | $11,400 – $15,500 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $9,050 – $16,300 | $14,500 – $21,700 | $19,900 – $27,100 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,900 – $23,200 | $20,600 – $31,000 | $28,400 – $38,700 |
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Vinyl siding in Fresno: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Fresno?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $9,050 to $27,100 in the Fresno area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,500 to $21,700. 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 Fresno?
About $4.30 to $13 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 Fresno or Merced?
Merced is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $19,000, which is 5% more than Fresno ($18,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fresno?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $9,250 out of $18,100. Materials are 49% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Fresno?
$9,050 to $27,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Fresno?
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 Fresno area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fresno expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of California?
Fresno is 7% below the California statewide estimate ($19,500 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Fresno?
The BLS median is $30.52 an hour in the Fresno area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.62 to $39.23.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Fresno?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $9,050 to $16,300 and premium work $19,900 to $27,100. 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 Fresno?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. May 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 Fresno
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.