Vinyl siding cost in Honolulu, HI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $11,300 – $34,000
- Per sq ft of wall
- $5.40 – $16
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +35%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #1
- 1 = most expensive
Honolulu homeowners pay roughly $11,300 to $34,000 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $5.40 to $16 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Honolulu is 35% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $45.34 an hour in the Honolulu area, 56% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Honolulu, HI, standard level
$18,100 to $27,200
About $8.65 to $13 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $7,500 | $11,200 |
| Labor | $10,600 | $15,900 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $18,100 | $27,200 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Honolulu, HI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,700 | $9,350 | $14,100 | 41% |
| Labor | $6,650 | $13,300 | $19,900 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $11,300 | $22,700 | $34,000 | 100% |
Where the Honolulu price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $45.34 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Honolulu is 1.58 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 59% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Honolulu metro is 111.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $9,350, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (111.0) and land at $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Honolulu
Because every project leans on different trades, Honolulu's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs +23% and attic insulation +12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,000 – $14,200 | +14% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,600 – $5,100 | +23% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,550 – $18,000 | +21% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,500 | +12% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,100 – $37,900 | +17% |
Honolulu against nearby metros and the rest of Hawaii
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Honolulu. Santa Cruz is the lowest at about $19,500 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 2415 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HIthis page | $11,300 – $34,000 | $22,700 | |
| Kahului, HI110 miles | $10,900 – $32,700 | $21,800 | −4% |
| Santa Rosa, CA2395 miles | $9,900 – $29,700 | $19,800 | −13% |
| Santa Cruz, CA2415 miles | $9,750 – $29,200 | $19,500 | −14% |
| San Francisco, CA2415 miles | $10,900 – $32,700 | $21,800 | −4% |
| Napa, CA2425 miles | $9,900 – $29,700 | $19,800 | −13% |
| Hawaii (statewide) | $10,900 – $32,800 | $21,900 | −3% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −26% |
Across 300 US metros, Honolulu comes in at #1 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, Honolulu is 3% above the Hawaii figure.
Other Hawaii metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $10,900 – $32,700 | $21,800 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Honolulu's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Honolulu against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $8,600 – $25,700 | $17,200 | −24% |
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | −35% |
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $7,400 – $22,300 | $14,800 | −34% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −33% |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Honolulu
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Honolulu Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Honolulu: 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.
Honolulu gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, November and December (2.4 inches in March). The station averages about 32 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 | 81 | 67 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 81 | 67 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 68 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 70 | 0.8 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 72 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 74 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 75 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 76 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 88 | 75 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 87 | 74 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 84 | 72 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 82 | 69 | 2.2 | Workable |
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 Honolulu is 1.58 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $45.34 an hour, which is 56% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $33.49 and $55.04 an hour. BLS counts 3,120 of them working in the area, 69.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $37.48 an hour, 65% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $24.21 and $41.41 an hour. About 3,040 work in the metro. That is 68.1 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 $44.89 an hour, which is 51% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $37.40 and $50.70 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the area, 9.9 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 ($55.04 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,700. At the 25th percentile ($33.49) it shrinks by about $2,050. The total moves by 7.4% or 9.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 446,380 jobs in the Urban Honolulu area. That makes it the 56th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.29% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $33.49 | $45.34 | $55.04 | $29.12 | 1.56 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $24.21 | $37.48 | $41.41 | $22.66 | 1.65 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $37.40 | $44.89 | $50.70 | $29.71 | 1.51 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.58 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Honolulu
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Honolulu 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
$11,300 to $20,400
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$18,100 to $27,200
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$24,900 to $34,000
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $6,450 – $11,700 | $10,400 – $15,500 | $14,200 – $19,400 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $11,300 – $20,400 | $18,100 – $27,200 | $24,900 – $34,000 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $16,200 – $29,100 | $25,900 – $38,800 | $35,600 – $48,500 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Honolulu 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.
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Vinyl siding in Honolulu: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Honolulu?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $11,300 to $34,000 in the Honolulu area. A standard-spec job lands at $18,100 to $27,200. 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 Honolulu?
About $5.40 to $16 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 Honolulu or Kahului?
Kahului is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $21,800, which is 4% less than Honolulu ($22,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Honolulu?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $13,300 out of $22,700. Materials are 41% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Honolulu?
$11,300 to $34,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Honolulu?
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 Honolulu area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Honolulu expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Hawaii?
Honolulu is 3% above the Hawaii statewide estimate ($21,900 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Hawaii; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Honolulu?
The BLS median is $45.34 an hour in the Honolulu area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $33.49 to $55.04.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Honolulu?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $11,300 to $20,400 and premium work $24,900 to $34,000. 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 Honolulu?
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 Honolulu
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.