Vinyl siding cost in Jackson, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,450 – $22,300
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.55 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #250
- 1 = most expensive
Jackson homeowners pay roughly $7,450 to $22,300 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $3.55 to $10.50 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Jackson is 11% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.72 an hour in the Jackson area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Jackson, MS, standard level
$11,900 to $17,900
About $5.65 to $8.50 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,450 | $9,700 |
| Labor | $5,450 | $8,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,900 | $17,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Jackson, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,100 | 54% |
| Labor | $3,400 | $6,800 | $10,200 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,450 | $14,900 | $22,300 | 100% |
Where the Jackson price comes from
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 Jackson the blended ratio comes out at 0.81.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jackson metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,100, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.0) and land at $0 to $0.
Jackson against nearby metros and the rest of Mississippi
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. Monroe is the cheapest at $14,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MSthis page | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | |
| Hattiesburg, MS100 miles | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | −1% |
| Monroe, LA115 miles | $7,250 – $21,700 | $14,500 | −3% |
| Slidell, LA140 miles | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | −2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL145 miles | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | −1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA145 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +3% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | level |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Jackson comes in at #250 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, Jackson is 0% above the Mississippi figure.
Other Mississippi metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | +2% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Jackson's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +4% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $9,150 – $27,400 | $18,300 | +23% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | +2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $7,700 – $23,100 | $15,400 | +3% |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Jackson
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Jackson Hawkins Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Jackson (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jackson gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, March and April (5.3 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 83 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 | 57 | 38 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 41 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 48 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 55 | 5.3 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 63 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 73 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 56 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 45 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 40 | 4.7 | Workable |
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 Jackson is 0.81 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.72 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.46 and $25.17 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 24.4 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 $18.20 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.61 and $22.26 an hour. About 2,020 work in the metro. That is 74.6 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 $23.85 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $19.92 and $29.94 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 7.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($25.17 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $250. At the 25th percentile ($20.46) it shrinks by about $560. The total moves by 1.7% or 3.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 270,730 jobs in the Jackson area. That makes it the 96th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $20.46 | $23.72 | $25.17 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.61 | $18.20 | $22.26 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $19.92 | $23.85 | $29.94 | $29.71 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Why two Jackson 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).
Planning more than one job in Jackson?
Because every project leans on different trades, Jackson's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +4% and roof replacement −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,150 | +4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,500 – $28,800 | −13% |
Jackson: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jackson 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
$7,450 to $13,400
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$11,900 to $17,900
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,400 to $22,300
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,250 – $7,650 | $6,800 – $10,200 | $9,350 – $12,800 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,450 – $13,400 | $11,900 – $17,900 | $16,400 – $22,300 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,600 – $19,100 | $17,000 – $25,500 | $23,400 – $31,900 |
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Vinyl siding in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Jackson?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,450 to $22,300 in the Jackson area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,900 to $17,900. 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 Jackson?
About $3.55 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 Jackson or Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $14,700, which is 1% less than Jackson ($14,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $6,800 out of $14,900. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Jackson?
$7,450 to $22,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Jackson?
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 Jackson area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Jackson is 0% above the Mississippi statewide estimate ($14,800 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Jackson?
The BLS median is $23.72 an hour in the Jackson area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.46 to $25.17.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Jackson?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,450 to $13,400 and premium work $16,400 to $22,300. 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 Jackson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September and October 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 Jackson
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.