Vinyl siding cost in Slidell, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,300 – $21,900
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.50 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #272
- 1 = most expensive
New vinyl siding in Slidell, LA usually costs $7,300 to $21,900 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 $2,200 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.23 an hour in the Slidell area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Slidell, LA, standard level
$11,700 to $17,500
About $5.55 to $8.35 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $5,400 | $8,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,700 | $17,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Slidell, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,850 | $11,800 | 54% |
| Labor | $3,400 | $6,750 | $10,100 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,300 | $14,600 | $21,900 | 100% |
Why Slidell prices look the way they do
Labor is 46% of the midpoint bill here, against 50% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), construction laborers (30%), sheet metal workers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Slidell the blended ratio comes out at 0.80.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Slidell 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 92.7: $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 Slidell. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Slidell
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 Slidell the blend is 0.80.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.23 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.98 and $28.08 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 45.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $18.41 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.79 and $22.69 an hour. BLS counts 860 of them working in the area, 87.5 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 Slidell 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 $840 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $910. That is a swing of roughly 6.2% to 5.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington has 98,240 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 205th 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% | $17.98 | $23.23 | $28.08 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.79 | $18.41 | $22.69 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $17.86 | $24.19 | $29.45 | $29.71 | 0.81 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Slidell
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Slidell 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 | $5,400 – $11,200 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,200 | −11% |
Cost by quality level and size in Slidell
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Slidell. 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
$7,300 to $13,200
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$11,700 to $17,500
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,100 to $21,900
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,200 – $7,500 | $6,700 – $10,000 | $9,200 – $12,500 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,300 – $13,200 | $11,700 – $17,500 | $16,100 – $21,900 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,400 – $18,800 | $16,700 – $25,100 | $23,000 – $31,300 |
Slidell 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, Slidell (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 Slidell are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Slidell gets about 66 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, July and August (7.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 4.2 and 4.2 inches. The station averages about 64 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 | 42 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 45 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 52 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 58 | 5.5 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 66 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 72 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 74 | 7.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 74 | 7.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 70 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 59 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 49 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 44 | 5.0 | Workable |
How Slidell compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Slidell. Houma is the lowest at about $14,600 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 90 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LAthis page | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | |
| Gulfport, MS55 miles | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | +3% |
| Hattiesburg, MS70 miles | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | level |
| Baton Rouge, LA70 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +5% |
| New Orleans, LA80 miles | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | +1% |
| Houma, LA90 miles | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | level |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | +1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Slidell ranks #272 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Slidell is 1% 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 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +5% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | level |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | +2% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $7,250 – $21,700 | $14,500 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Slidell against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $9,750 – $29,200 | $19,500 | +33% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $7,400 – $22,300 | $14,800 | +1% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $9,400 – $28,200 | $18,800 | +28% |
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | +17% |
Why two Slidell 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).
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Vinyl siding in Slidell: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Slidell?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,300 to $21,900 in the Slidell area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,700 to $17,500. 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 Slidell?
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 Slidell or Gulfport?
Gulfport is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,100, which is 3% more than Slidell ($14,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Slidell?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $6,750 out of $14,600. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Slidell?
$7,300 to $21,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Slidell?
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 Slidell area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Slidell expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Slidell is 1% 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 Slidell?
The BLS median is $23.23 an hour in the Slidell area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.98 to $28.08.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Slidell?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,300 to $13,200 and premium work $16,100 to $21,900. 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 Slidell?
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 Slidell
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.