Vinyl siding cost in Baton Rouge, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,650 – $22,900
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.65 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #211
- 1 = most expensive
New vinyl siding in Baton Rouge, LA usually costs $7,650 to $22,900 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. That works out to about $3.65 to $11 per sq ft of wall before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,500 less. Carpenters earn a median of $26.75 an hour in the Baton Rouge area, 8% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Baton Rouge, LA, standard level
$12,200 to $18,300
About $5.80 to $8.75 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $5,950 | $8,900 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,200 | $18,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Baton Rouge, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,850 | $11,800 | 51% |
| Labor | $3,700 | $7,400 | $11,100 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,650 | $15,300 | $22,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Baton Rouge number
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, Baton Rouge wages are 0.88 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Baton Rouge 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 90.8: $0 to $0.
Baton Rouge 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, Baton Rouge Ryan 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 Baton Rouge are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Baton Rouge gets about 62 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, June and August (6.5 inches in June). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 4.4 and 3.9 inches. The station averages about 96 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 | 62 | 42 | 6.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 45 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 51 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 57 | 5.1 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 65 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 72 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 6.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 69 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 58 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 48 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 5.3 | Workable |
How Baton Rouge compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Baton Rouge. Alexandria is the lowest at about $14,400 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LAthis page | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | |
| Lafayette, LA70 miles | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | −5% |
| Slidell, LA70 miles | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | −4% |
| Houma, LA85 miles | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | −5% |
| Alexandria, LA100 miles | $7,200 – $21,600 | $14,400 | −6% |
| Hattiesburg, MS120 miles | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | −4% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | −3% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Baton Rouge ranks #211 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Baton Rouge is 4% above 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% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | −5% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | −4% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | −3% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | −4% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $7,250 – $21,700 | $14,500 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Baton Rouge against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $7,800 – $23,400 | $15,600 | +2% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $8,600 – $25,800 | $17,200 | +13% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | level |
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $8,000 – $24,000 | $16,000 | +5% |
Why two Baton Rouge 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).
Planning more than one job in Baton Rouge?
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Baton Rouge wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−6%) and roof replacement lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,000 – $29,400 | −10% |
Baton Rouge: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Baton Rouge. 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
$7,650 to $13,800
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,200 to $18,300
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,800 to $22,900
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,350 – $7,850 | $7,000 – $10,500 | $9,600 – $13,100 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,650 – $13,800 | $12,200 – $18,300 | $16,800 – $22,900 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,900 – $19,600 | $17,500 – $26,200 | $24,000 – $32,700 |
What local crews earn in Baton Rouge
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 Baton Rouge the blend is 0.88.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $26.75 an hour, 8% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $29.27 an hour. About 3,490 work in the metro. That is 85.2 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 $18.58 an hour, which is 18% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.59 and $22.72 an hour. BLS counts 6,300 of them working in the area, 153.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.36 an hour, 15% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $29.38 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 6.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $440 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $610. That is a swing of roughly 4.0% to 2.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Baton Rouge has 409,690 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 60th 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% | $23.20 | $26.75 | $29.27 | $29.12 | 0.92 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.59 | $18.58 | $22.72 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $21.74 | $25.36 | $29.38 | $29.71 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
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Vinyl siding in Baton Rouge: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Baton Rouge?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,650 to $22,900 in the Baton Rouge area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,200 to $18,300. 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 Baton Rouge?
About $3.65 to $11 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 Baton Rouge or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $14,600, which is 5% less than Baton Rouge ($15,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Baton Rouge?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $7,400 out of $15,300. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Baton Rouge?
$7,650 to $22,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Baton Rouge?
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 Baton Rouge area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Baton Rouge expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Baton Rouge is 4% above 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 Baton Rouge?
The BLS median is $26.75 an hour in the Baton Rouge area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.20 to $29.27.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Baton Rouge?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,650 to $13,800 and premium work $16,800 to $22,900. 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 Baton Rouge?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September and November 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 Baton Rouge
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.