Vinyl siding cost in New Jersey
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $9,500 – $28,500
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.55 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $16,800
- Metros covered
- 3
Across New Jersey, new vinyl siding costs about $9,500 to $28,500 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Statewide, that midpoint is 13% above the US figure of $16,800. Carpenters earn a median $30.77 an hour in New Jersey (US: $29.12).
Inside New Jersey, the metros we cover range from $17,800 (Atlantic City) to $19,400 (Vineland) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in New Jersey (statewide), standard level
$15,200 to $22,800
About $7.25 to $11 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $7,200 | $10,800 |
| Labor | $8,000 | $12,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $15,200 | $22,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in New Jersey
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $9,000 | $13,500 | 47% |
| Labor | $5,000 | $10,000 | $15,000 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $9,500 | $19,000 | $28,500 | 100% |
Why two New Jersey 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.
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.
New Jersey against its neighbors
New Jersey ranks 8 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for vinyl siding, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $21,900 and the cheapest Arkansas at $14,500, both for 2,100 sq ft of wall at the midpoint. New Jersey sits at $19,000. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $8,150 – $24,400 | $16,300 | −14% |
| New York | 100 miles away | $9,500 – $28,500 | $19,000 | level |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $8,400 – $25,100 | $16,800 | −12% |
| Maryland | 110 miles away | $8,600 – $25,800 | $17,200 | −9% |
| Connecticut | 150 miles away | $8,850 – $26,500 | $17,700 | −7% |
New Jersey metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $19,000, and the top-to-bottom gap is 9%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (2,100 sq ft of wall) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | $9,700 – $29,100 | $19,400 | +2% |
| Trenton, NJ | $9,500 – $28,400 | $19,000 | level |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $8,900 – $26,600 | $17,800 | −7% |
New Jersey seasons and vinyl siding
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and New Jersey is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Vineland has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New Jersey at 11 months (February through December); Trenton has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 43 inches a year in Vineland to 46 inches in Trenton.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 24 | 86 | 46 | 9: March through November |
| Atlantic City | 30 | 80 | 44 | 10: March through December |
| Vineland | 24 | 86 | 43 | 11: February through December |
Wages behind the New Jersey number
New Jersey's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.19 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $30.77 an hour, 6% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.63 and $38.67 an hour. About 14,230 work in the state. That is 33.2 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 $30.80 an hour, which is 36% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.46 and $45.44 an hour. BLS counts 23,590 of them working in the state, 55.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 10% of the weighting: a median of $44.64 an hour, 50% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $28.07 and $57.63 an hour. About 2,790 work in the state. That is 6.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($38.67 an hour) would add about $1,350 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.63) would take off about $1,050. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,285,720 jobs across New Jersey (May 2025), which is 2.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.63 | $30.77 | $38.67 | $29.12 | 1.06 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.46 | $30.80 | $45.44 | $22.66 | 1.36 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $28.07 | $44.64 | $57.63 | $29.71 | 1.50 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.19 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: New Jersey prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) to large house (3,000 sq ft of wall).
Basic
$9,500 to $17,100
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$15,200 to $22,800
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$20,900 to $28,500
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $5,450 – $9,750 | $8,700 – $13,000 | $11,900 – $16,300 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $9,500 – $17,100 | $15,200 – $22,800 | $20,900 – $28,500 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $13,600 – $24,400 | $21,700 – $32,600 | $29,900 – $40,700 |
If you are planning more than one job in New Jersey
Each project weights the trades differently, so New Jersey's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, roof replacement is +26% and attic insulation +9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,900 – $15,500 | +26% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,600 – $5,000 | +21% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,400 | +9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,350 | +9% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $13,500 – $40,100 | +26% |
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Vinyl siding in New Jersey: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in New Jersey?
$9,500 to $28,500 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Jersey can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Jersey is cheapest for vinyl siding?
Atlantic City at about $17,800 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). The priciest is Vineland at $19,400.
+Is vinyl siding cheaper in New Jersey than the US average?
It is 13% more expensive: $19,000 against $16,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Jersey?
About 53% ($10,000). Materials are 47%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.19x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in New Jersey?
The BLS statewide median is $30.77 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.63 to $38.67.
+Where does New Jersey rank for vinyl siding costs?
8th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $19,000 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in New Jersey?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $9,500 to $17,100 and premium work $20,900 to $28,500. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+Does the season matter for vinyl siding in New Jersey?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New Jersey metros we cover, Vineland has the most comfortable months (11 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Vinyl siding by city in New Jersey
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.