Vinyl siding cost in New Orleans, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,400 – $22,200
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.50 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #258
- 1 = most expensive
New vinyl siding in New Orleans, LA usually costs $7,400 to $22,200 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. That works out to about $3.50 to $10.50 per sq ft of wall before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,000 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.10 an hour in the New Orleans area, 17% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in New Orleans, LA, standard level
$11,800 to $17,700
About $5.65 to $8.45 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $5,550 | $8,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,800 | $17,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in New Orleans, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,850 | $11,800 | 53% |
| Labor | $3,450 | $6,900 | $10,400 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,400 | $14,800 | $22,200 | 100% |
Why New Orleans prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.10 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for New Orleans is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 47% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. New Orleans 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 92.6: $0 to $0.
New Orleans 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, New Orleans Lakefront 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 New Orleans are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
New Orleans gets about 60 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.5 inches in August). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 86 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 | 61 | 47 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 51 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 57 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 63 | 5.9 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 71 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 76 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 78 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 79 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 76 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 67 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 56 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 50 | 4.6 | Workable |
Is New Orleans cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Baton Rouge is the priciest of the group at $15,300. Houma is the cheapest at $14,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LAthis page | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | |
| Houma, LA75 miles | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | −1% |
| Slidell, LA80 miles | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | −1% |
| Gulfport, MS90 miles | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | +2% |
| Baton Rouge, LA125 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +3% |
| Mobile, AL125 miles | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | level |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | level |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, New Orleans ranks #258 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, New Orleans is 0% above the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +3% |
| 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 | +1% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | −1% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $7,250 – $21,700 | $14,500 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is New Orleans against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $11,300 – $34,000 | $22,700 | +53% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +3% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $8,600 – $25,700 | $17,200 | +16% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $7,800 – $23,400 | $15,600 | +5% |
Related projects, priced for New Orleans
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same New Orleans wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−6%) and metal roof lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,850 – $29,100 | −11% |
What local crews earn in New Orleans
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 New Orleans the blend is 0.82.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.10 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.55 and $29.75 an hour. About 1,390 work in the metro. That is 31.2 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 $18.98 an hour, which is 16% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.45 and $23.29 an hour. BLS counts 3,620 of them working in the area, 81.2 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 $22.61 an hour, 24% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $17.74 and $30.10 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 7.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $980 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $440. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 6.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
New Orleans-Metairie has 445,550 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 57th 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% | $21.55 | $24.10 | $29.75 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.45 | $18.98 | $23.29 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $17.74 | $22.61 | $30.10 | $29.71 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a New Orleans bid
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).
New Orleans: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to New Orleans. 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
$7,400 to $13,300
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$11,800 to $17,700
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,300 to $22,200
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,250 – $7,600 | $6,750 – $10,100 | $9,300 – $12,700 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,400 – $13,300 | $11,800 – $17,700 | $16,300 – $22,200 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,600 – $19,000 | $16,900 – $25,400 | $23,200 – $31,700 |
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Vinyl siding in New Orleans: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in New Orleans?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,400 to $22,200 in the New Orleans area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,800 to $17,700. 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 New Orleans?
About $3.50 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 New Orleans or Houma?
Houma is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $14,600, which is 1% less than New Orleans ($14,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in New Orleans?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $6,900 out of $14,800. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in New Orleans?
$7,400 to $22,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in New Orleans?
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 New Orleans area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is New Orleans expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Louisiana?
New Orleans is 0% 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 New Orleans?
The BLS median is $24.10 an hour in the New Orleans area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.55 to $29.75.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in New Orleans?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,400 to $13,300 and premium work $16,300 to $22,200. 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 New Orleans?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. October 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 New Orleans
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.