Vinyl siding cost in St. Louis, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $9,350 – $28,000
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.45 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #34
- 1 = most expensive
New vinyl siding in St. Louis, MO usually costs $9,350 to $28,000 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. That works out to about $4.45 to $13.50 per sq ft of wall before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,850 more. Carpenters earn a median of $34.13 an hour in the St. Louis area, 17% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in St. Louis, MO, standard level
$14,900 to $22,400
About $7.10 to $10.50 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,700 | $10,100 |
| Labor | $8,200 | $12,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $14,900 | $22,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in St. Louis, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $8,400 | $12,600 | 45% |
| Labor | $5,150 | $10,300 | $15,400 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $9,350 | $18,700 | $28,000 | 100% |
Where the St. Louis price comes from
Labor is 55% 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 St. Louis the blended ratio comes out at 1.22.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. St. Louis is at 100.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $8,400 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.1: $0 to $0.
St. Louis 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, St Louis Sci Ctr (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 St. Louis 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.
St. Louis gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (4.9 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 2.3 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 47 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 | 41 | 25 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 28 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 38 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 48 | 4.8 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 59 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 67 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 72 | 4.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 70 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 50 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 39 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 30 | 2.6 | Workable |
St. Louis: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to St. Louis. 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
$9,350 to $16,800
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$14,900 to $22,400
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$20,500 to $28,000
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $5,350 – $9,600 | $8,550 – $12,800 | $11,700 – $16,000 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $9,350 – $16,800 | $14,900 – $22,400 | $20,500 – $28,000 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $13,300 – $24,000 | $21,300 – $32,000 | $29,300 – $40,000 |
St. Louis against nearby metros and the rest of Missouri
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 $16,400 to $18,800 across St. Louis and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MOthis page | $9,350 – $28,000 | $18,700 | |
| Springfield, IL85 miles | $9,400 – $28,200 | $18,800 | +1% |
| Jefferson City, MO95 miles | $8,450 – $25,300 | $16,900 | −10% |
| Columbia, MO120 miles | $8,200 – $24,500 | $16,400 | −12% |
| Bloomington, IL145 miles | $9,300 – $27,800 | $18,600 | level |
| Peoria, IL150 miles | $9,350 – $28,000 | $18,700 | level |
| Missouri (statewide) | $8,500 – $25,600 | $17,000 | −9% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, St. Louis ranks #34 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, St. Louis is 9% above the Missouri figure.
Elsewhere in Missouri
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $8,450 – $25,300 | $16,900 | −10% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | −17% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $8,200 – $24,500 | $16,400 | −12% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | −19% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $8,450 – $25,300 | $16,900 | −10% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. Louis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $8,550 – $25,600 | $17,100 | −8% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −18% |
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | −17% |
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $9,500 – $28,400 | $19,000 | +2% |
What nearby projects cost in St. Louis
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same St. Louis wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+8%) and window replacement lowest (+3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,550 – $13,200 | +6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,400 | +6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,400 | +3% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,300 | +8% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,900 – $34,000 | +5% |
Why two St. Louis quotes can differ
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.
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.
What local crews earn in St. Louis
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 St. Louis the blend is 1.22.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $34.13 an hour, 17% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.32 and $44.28 an hour. About 7,210 work in the metro. That is 53.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $31.01 an hour, which is 37% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $39.22 an hour. BLS counts 8,670 of them working in the area, 64.6 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 $31.77 an hour, 7% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.19 and $49.49 an hour. About 1,050 work in the metro. That is 7.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,750 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,500. That is a swing of roughly 8.2% to 9.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
St. Louis has 1,341,320 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 23rd 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% | $25.32 | $34.13 | $44.28 | $29.12 | 1.17 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.00 | $31.01 | $39.22 | $22.66 | 1.37 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $24.19 | $31.77 | $49.49 | $29.71 | 1.07 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.22 | |||||
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Vinyl siding in St. Louis: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in St. Louis?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $9,350 to $28,000 in the St. Louis area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,900 to $22,400. 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 St. Louis?
About $4.45 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 St. Louis or Springfield?
Springfield is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $18,800, which is 1% more than St. Louis ($18,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. Louis?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $10,300 out of $18,700. Materials are 45% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in St. Louis?
$9,350 to $28,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in St. Louis?
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 St. Louis area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. Louis expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Missouri?
St. Louis is 9% above the Missouri statewide estimate ($17,000 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in St. Louis?
The BLS median is $34.13 an hour in the St. Louis area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.32 to $44.28.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in St. Louis?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $9,350 to $16,800 and premium work $20,500 to $28,000. 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 St. Louis?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through December. February and December 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 St. Louis
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.