Vinyl siding cost in Kahului, HI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $10,900 – $32,700
- Per sq ft of wall
- $5.20 – $15.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +30%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #3
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new vinyl siding in the Kahului area: $10,900 to $32,700 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 30% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $39.47 an hour in the Kahului area, 36% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Kahului, HI, standard level
$17,400 to $26,100
About $8.30 to $12.50 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $7,500 | $11,200 |
| Labor | $9,900 | $14,900 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $17,400 | $26,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Kahului, HI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,700 | $9,350 | $14,100 | 43% |
| Labor | $6,200 | $12,400 | $18,600 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $10,900 | $21,800 | $32,700 | 100% |
Where the Kahului 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 $39.47 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Kahului is 1.48 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 57% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Kahului is at 111.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $9,350 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 109.4: $0 to $0.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Kahului. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Kahului
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kahului. 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
$10,900 to $19,600
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$17,400 to $26,100
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$24,000 to $32,700
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $6,200 – $11,200 | $9,950 – $14,900 | $13,700 – $18,700 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $10,900 – $19,600 | $17,400 – $26,100 | $24,000 – $32,700 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $15,600 – $28,000 | $24,900 – $37,300 | $34,200 – $46,700 |
Who does the work: Kahului 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 Kahului the blend is 1.48.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $39.47 an hour, 36% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $30.77 and $48.89 an hour. About 700 work in the metro. That is 94.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $38.35 an hour, which is 69% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $28.72 and $47.03 an hour. BLS counts 630 of them working in the area, 85.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kahului metro, so we used the Hawaii statewide median: $46.32 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $37.40 and $50.70 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,650 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,500. That is a swing of roughly 6.9% to 7.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kahului-Wailuku has 73,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 250th 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% | $30.77 | $39.47 | $48.89 | $29.12 | 1.36 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $28.72 | $38.35 | $47.03 | $22.66 | 1.69 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $37.40 | $46.32 | $50.70 | $29.71 | 1.56 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.48 | |||||
The best months for vinyl siding in Kahului
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Kahului 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 Kahului are October through July: 10 of 12. Outside them, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Kahului gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, March and December (2.8 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 39 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 | 82 | 64 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 82 | 64 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 83 | 65 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 85 | 67 | 1.3 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 68 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 70 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 90 | 72 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 71 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 89 | 70 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 86 | 68 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 83 | 66 | 2.8 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Kahului
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kahului wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (+25%) and attic insulation lowest (+12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,150 – $14,500 | +16% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,650 – $5,200 | +25% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,450 – $17,700 | +19% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,500 | +12% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,400 – $38,500 | +19% |
Why two Kahului quotes can differ
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.
Kahului against nearby metros and the rest of Hawaii
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,100 sq ft of wall range from $19,500 to $22,700 across Kahului and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HIthis page | $10,900 – $32,700 | $21,800 | |
| Honolulu, HI110 miles | $11,300 – $34,000 | $22,700 | +4% |
| Santa Rosa, CA2340 miles | $9,900 – $29,700 | $19,800 | −9% |
| Santa Cruz, CA2350 miles | $9,750 – $29,200 | $19,500 | −11% |
| San Francisco, CA2355 miles | $10,900 – $32,700 | $21,800 | level |
| Napa, CA2370 miles | $9,900 – $29,700 | $19,800 | −9% |
| Hawaii (statewide) | $10,900 – $32,800 | $21,900 | +1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −23% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kahului ranks #3 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kahului is 1% below the Hawaii figure.
Elsewhere in Hawaii
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $11,300 – $34,000 | $22,700 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kahului against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | −31% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | −24% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | −32% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $7,300 – $22,000 | $14,600 | −33% |
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Vinyl siding in Kahului: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Kahului?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $10,900 to $32,700 in the Kahului area. A standard-spec job lands at $17,400 to $26,100. 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 Kahului?
About $5.20 to $15.50 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 Kahului or Honolulu?
Honolulu is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $22,700, which is 4% more than Kahului ($21,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kahului?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $12,400 out of $21,800. Materials are 43% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Kahului?
$10,900 to $32,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Kahului?
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 Kahului area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kahului expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Hawaii?
Kahului is 1% below 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 Kahului?
The BLS median is $39.47 an hour in the Kahului area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.77 to $48.89.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Kahului?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $10,900 to $19,600 and premium work $24,000 to $32,700. 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 Kahului?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through July. June and July 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 Kahului
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.