Vinyl siding cost in Baltimore, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,550 – $25,600
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.05 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #86
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new vinyl siding in the Baltimore area: $8,550 to $25,600 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 2% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 102.4).
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Baltimore, MD, standard level
$13,700 to $20,500
About $6.50 to $9.75 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,900 | $10,300 |
| Labor | $6,800 | $10,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $13,700 | $20,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Baltimore, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $8,600 | $12,900 | 50% |
| Labor | $4,250 | $8,500 | $12,700 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,550 | $17,100 | $25,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Baltimore 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, Baltimore wages are 1.01 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Baltimore is at 102.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $8,600 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 104.5: $0 to $0.
Baltimore: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Baltimore. 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
$8,550 to $15,400
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,700 to $20,500
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$18,800 to $25,600
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,900 – $8,800 | $7,800 – $11,700 | $10,700 – $14,600 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,550 – $15,400 | $13,700 – $20,500 | $18,800 – $25,600 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,200 – $22,000 | $19,500 – $29,300 | $26,800 – $36,600 |
Who does the work: Baltimore trade wages
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 Baltimore the blend is 1.01.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.99 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.96 and $36.06 an hour. About 3,870 work in the metro. That is 28.5 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 $22.34 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.72 and $26.66 an hour. BLS counts 10,520 of them working in the area, 77.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.58 an hour, 4% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.98 and $35.51 an hour. About 820 work in the metro. That is 6.0 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 $1,050 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $870. That is a swing of roughly 5.1% to 6.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson has 1,356,680 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 22nd 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% | $24.96 | $29.99 | $36.06 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.72 | $22.34 | $26.66 | $22.66 | 0.99 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $22.98 | $28.58 | $35.51 | $29.71 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Baltimore against nearby metros and the rest of Maryland
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 $15,700 to $17,200 across Baltimore and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MDthis page | $8,550 – $25,600 | $17,100 | |
| York, PA45 miles | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | level |
| Lancaster, PA55 miles | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | −3% |
| Dover, DE60 miles | $7,850 – $23,600 | $15,700 | −8% |
| Washington, DC60 miles | $8,600 – $25,900 | $17,200 | +1% |
| Lexington Park, MD70 miles | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | −1% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $8,600 – $25,800 | $17,200 | +1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Baltimore ranks #86 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Baltimore is 1% below the Maryland figure.
Elsewhere in Maryland
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $7,950 – $23,900 | $15,900 | −7% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Baltimore against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | −9% |
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $9,350 – $28,000 | $18,700 | +9% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $7,550 – $22,600 | $15,100 | −12% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −11% |
The best months for vinyl siding in Baltimore
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Md Sci Ctr Baltimore (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Baltimore are February through June and August through December: 10 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F, and July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Baltimore gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (4.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 43 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 | 44 | 30 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 32 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 48 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 58 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 68 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 73 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 87 | 71 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 65 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 43 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 48 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Baltimore?
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Baltimore wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+10%) and gutters lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,200 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,250 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,600 – $15,400 | +3% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,350 | +10% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,200 – $32,900 | +1% |
Why two Baltimore 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 Baltimore: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Baltimore?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,550 to $25,600 in the Baltimore area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,700 to $20,500. 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 Baltimore?
About $4.05 to $12 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 Baltimore or York?
York is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $17,000, which is 0% less than Baltimore ($17,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Baltimore?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $8,500 out of $17,100. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Baltimore?
$8,550 to $25,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Baltimore?
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 Baltimore area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Baltimore expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Maryland?
Baltimore is 1% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($17,200 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Baltimore?
The BLS median is $29.99 an hour in the Baltimore area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.96 to $36.06.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Baltimore?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,550 to $15,400 and premium work $18,800 to $25,600. 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 Baltimore?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through December. February 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 Baltimore
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.