Vinyl siding cost in Bangor, ME
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,050 – $24,200
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.85 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #147
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Bangor, plan on $8,050 to $24,200 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $3.85 to $11.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $27.45 an hour in the Bangor area, 6% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Bangor, ME, standard level
$12,900 to $19,300
About $6.15 to $9.20 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,550 | $9,800 |
| Labor | $6,350 | $9,550 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,900 | $19,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Bangor, ME
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,100 | $8,150 | $12,200 | 51% |
| Labor | $3,950 | $7,950 | $11,900 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,050 | $16,100 | $24,200 | 100% |
Why Bangor prices look the way they do
Labor is 49% 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 Bangor the blended ratio comes out at 0.95.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bangor metro is 97.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,150, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.5) and land at $0 to $0.
How Bangor compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Bangor. Manchester comes closest at about $16,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, MEthis page | $8,050 – $24,200 | $16,100 | |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | +6% |
| Burlington, VT220 miles | $8,450 – $25,300 | $16,900 | +5% |
| Manchester, NH230 miles | $8,350 – $25,000 | $16,700 | +4% |
| Boston, MA230 miles | $9,550 – $28,700 | $19,100 | +19% |
| Barnstable, MA265 miles | $9,150 – $27,500 | $18,300 | +14% |
| Maine (statewide) | $8,350 – $25,000 | $16,700 | +3% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Bangor comes in at #147 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $22,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Statewide, Bangor is 3% below the Maine figure.
Other Maine metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Bangor's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bangor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $8,050 – $24,200 | $16,100 | level |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $8,600 – $25,800 | $17,200 | +7% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $7,950 – $23,800 | $15,900 | −1% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $9,400 – $28,200 | $18,800 | +17% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Bangor 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).
Related projects, priced for Bangor
Because every project leans on different trades, Bangor's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −3% and roof replacement −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,500 | −9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,900 | −3% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,250 – $30,400 | −7% |
Bangor: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bangor wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$8,050 to $14,500
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,900 to $19,300
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$17,700 to $24,200
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,600 – $8,300 | $7,350 – $11,000 | $10,100 – $13,800 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,050 – $14,500 | $12,900 – $19,300 | $17,700 – $24,200 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,500 – $20,700 | $18,400 – $27,600 | $25,300 – $34,500 |
Bangor labor market for vinyl siding
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Bangor is 0.95 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $27.45 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.29 and $30.70 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 59.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.35 an hour, 6% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.60 and $22.35 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 73.3 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 $28.82 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.65 and $29.75 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 12.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.70 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $560. At the 25th percentile ($23.29) it shrinks by about $720. The total moves by 3.5% or 4.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,270 jobs in the Bangor area. That makes it the 255th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.29 | $27.45 | $30.70 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.60 | $21.35 | $22.35 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $23.65 | $28.82 | $29.75 | $29.71 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Climate in Bangor: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bangor Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Bangor (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Bangor gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 75 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, October and November (4.6 inches in October). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 6 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 9 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 31 | 11 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 21 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 53 | 32 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 43 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 53 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 59 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 49 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 38 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 17 | 3.7 | Cold |
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Vinyl siding in Bangor: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Bangor?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,050 to $24,200 in the Bangor area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,900 to $19,300. 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 Bangor?
About $3.85 to $11.50 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 Bangor or Portland?
Portland is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $17,000, which is 6% more than Bangor ($16,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bangor?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $7,950 out of $16,100. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Bangor?
$8,050 to $24,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Bangor?
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 Bangor area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bangor expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Maine?
Bangor is 3% below the Maine statewide estimate ($16,700 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Maine; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bangor?
The BLS median is $27.45 an hour in the Bangor area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.29 to $30.70.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Bangor?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,050 to $14,500 and premium work $17,700 to $24,200. 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 Bangor?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. July and August 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 Bangor
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.