Vinyl siding cost in Alexandria, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,200 – $21,600
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.45 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #284
- 1 = most expensive
New vinyl siding in Alexandria, LA usually costs $7,200 to $21,600 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. That works out to about $3.45 to $10.50 per sq ft of wall before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,400 less. Carpenters earn a median of $22.48 an hour in the Alexandria area, 23% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Alexandria, LA, standard level
$11,500 to $17,300
About $5.50 to $8.25 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $5,250 | $7,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,500 | $17,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Alexandria, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,850 | $11,800 | 55% |
| Labor | $3,250 | $6,550 | $9,800 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,200 | $14,400 | $21,600 | 100% |
Where the Alexandria 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 $22.48 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Alexandria is 0.78 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Alexandria is at 93.7 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 85.7: $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 Alexandria. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Alexandria
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Alexandria. 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
$7,200 to $13,000
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$11,500 to $17,300
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$15,900 to $21,600
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,100 – $7,400 | $6,600 – $9,900 | $9,050 – $12,400 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,200 – $13,000 | $11,500 – $17,300 | $15,900 – $21,600 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,300 – $18,500 | $16,500 – $24,700 | $22,700 – $30,900 |
Alexandria weather and the vinyl siding calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Alexandria (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 Alexandria are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Alexandria gets about 61 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (6.1 inches in January). Inside the workable window, May and September are the driest, at 4.6 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 93 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 | 59 | 39 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 55 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 57 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 46 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 40 | 6.0 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Alexandria
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Alexandria wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−7%) and roof replacement lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,750 | −7% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,850 – $29,100 | −11% |
What local crews earn in Alexandria
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 Alexandria the blend is 0.78.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $22.48 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.58 and $26.89 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 30.0 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 $17.76 an hour, which is 22% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.53 and $21.18 an hour. BLS counts 610 of them working in the area, 101.7 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 Alexandria metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $24.19 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.86 and $29.45 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $760 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $680. That is a swing of roughly 4.7% to 5.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Alexandria has 60,000 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 288th 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% | $18.58 | $22.48 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $15.53 | $17.76 | $21.18 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $17.86 | $24.19 | $29.45 | $29.71 | 0.81 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
Why two Alexandria quotes can differ
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).
How Alexandria compares
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 $14,400 to $15,300 across Alexandria and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LAthis page | $7,200 – $21,600 | $14,400 | |
| Lafayette, LA95 miles | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | +1% |
| Lake Charles, LA95 miles | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | +3% |
| Monroe, LA95 miles | $7,250 – $21,700 | $14,500 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA100 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +6% |
| Shreveport, LA105 miles | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | +1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | +2% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +17% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Alexandria ranks #284 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Alexandria is 2% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | +3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +6% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | +1% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | +1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | +3% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Alexandria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $7,950 – $23,800 | $15,900 | +10% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $7,850 – $23,500 | $15,700 | +9% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $7,050 – $21,200 | $14,100 | −2% |
| Kingston, NY | 59,140 jobs | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | +18% |
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Vinyl siding in Alexandria: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Alexandria?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,200 to $21,600 in the Alexandria area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,500 to $17,300. 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 Alexandria?
About $3.45 to $10.50 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 Alexandria or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $14,600, which is 1% more than Alexandria ($14,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Alexandria?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $6,550 out of $14,400. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Alexandria?
$7,200 to $21,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Alexandria?
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 Alexandria area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Alexandria expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Alexandria is 2% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($14,800 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Alexandria?
The BLS median is $22.48 an hour in the Alexandria area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.58 to $26.89.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Alexandria?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,200 to $13,000 and premium work $15,900 to $21,600. 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 Alexandria?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May 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 Alexandria
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.