Vinyl siding cost in Kentucky
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,850 – $23,600
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.75 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $16,800
- Metros covered
- 3
What does it cost to install vinyl siding in Kentucky? Plan on $7,850 to $23,600 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Wages (0.91x the US blend), materials (price index 96.0) and permit costs (90.2) put the state below the national midpoint by 6%.
Inside Kentucky, the metros we cover range from $15,400 (Bowling Green) to $16,200 (Louisville) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Kentucky (statewide), standard level
$12,600 to $18,900
About $6 to $9 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,450 | $9,650 |
| Labor | $6,100 | $9,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,600 | $18,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Kentucky
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,050 | $12,100 | 51% |
| Labor | $3,850 | $7,650 | $11,500 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,850 | $15,700 | $23,600 | 100% |
Wages behind the Kentucky number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.91 for Kentucky.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $25.33 an hour, which is 13% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.09 and $29.45 an hour. BLS counts 8,540 of them working in the state, 42.7 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 $21.98 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.13 and $24.06 an hour. About 13,280 work in the state. That is 66.4 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 $29.17 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.25 and $39.69 an hour. BLS counts 2,210 of them working in the state, 11.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($29.45 an hour) would add about $710 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.09) would take off about $560. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,000,360 jobs across Kentucky (May 2025), which is 1.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.09 | $25.33 | $29.45 | $29.12 | 0.87 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.13 | $21.98 | $24.06 | $22.66 | 0.97 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $23.25 | $29.17 | $39.69 | $29.71 | 0.98 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Kentucky seasons and vinyl siding
Season matters for vinyl siding. For each Kentucky metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Kentucky metro on the list has 11 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 48 inches a year in Louisville to 50 in Bowling Green.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 28 | 89 | 48 | 11: February through December |
| Lexington | 25 | 87 | 50 | 11: February through December |
| Bowling Green | 28 | 90 | 50 | 11: August through June |
Quality levels and sizes in Kentucky
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Kentucky wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$7,850 to $14,100
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,600 to $18,900
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$17,300 to $23,600
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,500 – $8,100 | $7,200 – $10,800 | $9,900 – $13,500 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,850 – $14,100 | $12,600 – $18,900 | $17,300 – $23,600 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,200 – $20,200 | $18,000 – $26,900 | $24,700 – $33,700 |
If you are planning more than one job in Kentucky
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Kentucky wages and prices. Against national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−2%) and roof replacement lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $980 – $3,900 | −2% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $30,000 | −8% |
Kentucky versus the states around it
Kentucky ranks 36 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for vinyl siding, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $21,900 and the cheapest Arkansas at $14,500, both for 2,100 sq ft of wall at the midpoint. Kentucky sits at $15,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 140 miles away | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +7% |
| Tennessee | 170 miles away | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | −1% |
| Ohio | 210 miles away | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | +8% |
| West Virginia | 220 miles away | $7,700 – $23,100 | $15,400 | −2% |
| Illinois | 280 miles away | $9,850 – $29,600 | $19,700 | +25% |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Kentucky
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.
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.
Which Kentucky city is cheapest for vinyl siding?
1 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $15,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 5%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (2,100 sq ft of wall) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | $8,100 – $24,200 | $16,200 | +3% |
| Lexington, KY | $7,850 – $23,600 | $15,700 | level |
| Bowling Green, KY | $7,700 – $23,100 | $15,400 | −2% |
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Vinyl siding in Kentucky: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Kentucky?
$7,850 to $23,600 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Kentucky can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Kentucky is cheapest for vinyl siding?
Bowling Green at about $15,400 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). The priciest is Louisville at $16,200.
+Is vinyl siding cheaper in Kentucky than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $15,700 against $16,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Kentucky?
About 49% ($7,650). Materials are 51%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.91x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Kentucky?
The BLS statewide median is $25.33 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.09 to $29.45.
+Where does Kentucky rank for vinyl siding costs?
36th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $15,700 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Kentucky?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,850 to $14,100 and premium work $17,300 to $23,600. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+Does the season matter for vinyl siding in Kentucky?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Kentucky metros we cover, Louisville has the most comfortable months (11 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Vinyl siding by city in Kentucky
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.