Vinyl siding cost in Rochester, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,400 – $25,200
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #108
- 1 = most expensive
New vinyl siding in Rochester, NY usually costs $8,400 to $25,200 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. That works out to about $4 to $12 per sq ft of wall before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Carpenters earn a median of $28.60 an hour in the Rochester area, 2% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Rochester, NY, standard level
$13,500 to $20,200
About $6.40 to $9.60 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,700 | $10,000 |
| Labor | $6,750 | $10,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $13,500 | $20,200 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Rochester, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $8,350 | $12,600 | 50% |
| Labor | $4,250 | $8,450 | $12,700 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,400 | $16,800 | $25,200 | 100% |
Where the Rochester price comes from
Labor is 50% 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 Rochester the blended ratio comes out at 1.01.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Rochester is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $8,350 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 97.0: $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Rochester
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Rochester wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+5%) and window replacement lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,500 – $13,100 | +5% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | level |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,150 | +4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,800 – $33,700 | +4% |
Why two Rochester 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.
What local crews earn in Rochester
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 Rochester the blend is 1.01.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.60 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.00 an hour. About 2,350 work in the metro. That is 47.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.70 an hour, which is 5% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.93 and $30.93 an hour. BLS counts 2,550 of them working in the area, 51.6 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 $30.63 an hour, 3% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.13 and $39.47 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 10.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $780. That is a swing of roughly 4.6% to 6.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Rochester has 494,280 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 52nd 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% | $24.10 | $28.60 | $35.00 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.93 | $23.70 | $30.93 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $22.13 | $30.63 | $39.47 | $29.71 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Rochester 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, Rochester Gtr Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Rochester are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Rochester gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 102 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (3.6 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and November are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 8 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 | 33 | 19 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 20 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 44 | 27 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Apr | 57 | 37 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 48 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 57 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 62 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 61 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 54 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 43 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 34 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 2.7 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Rochester
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Rochester. 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
$8,400 to $15,100
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,500 to $20,200
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$18,500 to $25,200
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,800 – $8,650 | $7,700 – $11,500 | $10,600 – $14,400 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,400 – $15,100 | $13,500 – $20,200 | $18,500 – $25,200 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,000 – $21,600 | $19,200 – $28,800 | $26,400 – $36,100 |
Rochester against nearby metros and the rest of New York
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 $16,600 to $17,400 across Rochester and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NYthis page | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | |
| Buffalo, NY60 miles | $8,700 – $26,000 | $17,400 | +3% |
| Syracuse, NY70 miles | $8,550 – $25,600 | $17,100 | +1% |
| Binghamton, NY105 miles | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | +2% |
| Utica, NY120 miles | $8,400 – $25,100 | $16,800 | level |
| Erie, PA150 miles | $8,300 – $24,800 | $16,600 | −2% |
| New York (statewide) | $9,500 – $28,500 | $19,000 | +13% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Rochester ranks #108 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Rochester is 12% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $9,900 – $29,600 | $19,800 | +17% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $8,700 – $26,000 | $17,400 | +3% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $8,600 – $25,700 | $17,200 | +2% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $8,550 – $25,600 | $17,100 | +1% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $9,150 – $27,400 | $18,300 | +9% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $8,400 – $25,100 | $16,800 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Rochester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | 498,100 jobs | $7,950 – $23,900 | $15,900 | −5% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $9,050 – $27,100 | $18,100 | +7% |
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | −11% |
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $7,400 – $22,300 | $14,800 | −12% |
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Vinyl siding in Rochester: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Rochester?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,400 to $25,200 in the Rochester area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,500 to $20,200. 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 Rochester?
About $4 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 Rochester or Buffalo?
Buffalo is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $17,400, which is 3% more than Rochester ($16,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Rochester?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $8,450 out of $16,800. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Rochester?
$8,400 to $25,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Rochester?
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 Rochester area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Rochester expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of New York?
Rochester is 12% below the New York statewide estimate ($19,000 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Rochester?
The BLS median is $28.60 an hour in the Rochester area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.10 to $35.00.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Rochester?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,400 to $15,100 and premium work $18,500 to $25,200. 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 Rochester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. May 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 Rochester
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.