Vinyl siding cost in Springfield, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $9,400 – $28,200
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.50 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #30
- 1 = most expensive
Springfield homeowners pay roughly $9,400 to $28,200 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $4.50 to $13.50 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Springfield is 12% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $36.31 an hour in the Springfield area, 25% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Springfield, MA, standard level
$15,100 to $22,600
About $7.15 to $11 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $9,800 |
| Labor | $8,550 | $12,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $15,100 | $22,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Springfield, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,150 | $12,200 | 43% |
| Labor | $5,350 | $10,700 | $16,000 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $9,400 | $18,800 | $28,200 | 100% |
Why Springfield 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 $36.31 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Springfield is 1.27 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 57% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 97.0 (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 (96.1) and land at $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in Springfield
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield 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
$9,400 to $16,900
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$15,100 to $22,600
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$20,700 to $28,200
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $5,400 – $9,700 | $8,600 – $12,900 | $11,800 – $16,100 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $9,400 – $16,900 | $15,100 – $22,600 | $20,700 – $28,200 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $13,400 – $24,200 | $21,500 – $32,300 | $29,600 – $40,300 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Springfield is 1.27 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $36.31 an hour, which is 25% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.38 and $42.01 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 32.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $30.12 an hour, 33% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $37.06 an hour. About 880 work in the metro. That is 43.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $36.82 an hour, which is 24% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $26.30 and $42.95 an hour. BLS counts 200 of them working in the area, 9.9 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 ($42.01 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $990. At the 25th percentile ($28.38) it shrinks by about $1,350. The total moves by 5.2% or 7.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 201,240 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 113th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $28.38 | $36.31 | $42.01 | $29.12 | 1.25 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.44 | $30.12 | $37.06 | $22.66 | 1.33 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $26.30 | $36.82 | $42.95 | $29.71 | 1.24 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.27 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Springfield
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +21% and attic insulation level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,650 – $14,900 | +21% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,550 | +10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,950 – $15,900 | +7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,800 – $37,500 | +18% |
Why two Springfield quotes can differ
Style
Clapboard vinyl siding runs $4-$7 per sq ft installed; board-and-batten is $5-$9 (HomeGuide).
Old siding removal
Taking the old siding off costs $0.70-$2.00 per sq ft. Check that disposal is included.
Labor and season
Siding labor is $40-$80 an hour or $2-$6 per sq ft, and it is highest in warm months.
When to schedule vinyl siding in Springfield
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Westfield Barnes Muni Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Springfield (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Springfield gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.7 inches in October). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 35 | 16 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 38 | 17 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 26 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 35 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 55 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 51 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 39 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 30 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 22 | 3.6 | Cold |
Is Springfield cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $17,000 to $18,800 across Springfield and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MAthis page | $9,400 – $28,200 | $18,800 | |
| Amherst, MA15 miles | $8,900 – $26,800 | $17,800 | −5% |
| Hartford, CT30 miles | $8,800 – $26,400 | $17,600 | −6% |
| Pittsfield, MA35 miles | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | −10% |
| Worcester, MA40 miles | $9,300 – $27,800 | $18,600 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT50 miles | $8,600 – $25,900 | $17,200 | −8% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $9,550 – $28,600 | $19,100 | +1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −11% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #30 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, Springfield is 1% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $9,550 – $28,700 | $19,100 | +2% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $9,300 – $27,800 | $18,600 | −1% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $9,150 – $27,500 | $18,300 | −3% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $8,900 – $26,800 | $17,800 | −5% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | −10% |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $9,900 – $29,700 | $19,800 | +5% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $9,500 – $28,600 | $19,000 | +1% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $8,650 – $25,900 | $17,300 | −8% |
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $8,350 – $25,000 | $16,700 | −11% |
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Vinyl siding in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Springfield?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $9,400 to $28,200 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,100 to $22,600. 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 Springfield?
About $4.50 to $13.50 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 Springfield or Amherst?
Amherst is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $17,800, which is 5% less than Springfield ($18,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $10,700 out of $18,800. Materials are 43% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Springfield?
$9,400 to $28,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Springfield?
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 Springfield area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Springfield is 1% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($19,100 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $36.31 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.38 to $42.01.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Springfield?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $9,400 to $16,900 and premium work $20,700 to $28,200. 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 Springfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Springfield
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.