Vinyl siding cost in Greensboro, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,600 – $22,800
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.60 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #222
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Greensboro, plan on $7,600 to $22,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $3.60 to $11 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.00 an hour in the Greensboro area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Greensboro, NC, standard level
$12,100 to $18,200
About $5.80 to $8.65 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $9,750 |
| Labor | $5,650 | $8,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,100 | $18,200 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Greensboro, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,200 | 53% |
| Labor | $3,550 | $7,050 | $10,600 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,600 | $15,200 | $22,800 | 100% |
Why Greensboro prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, construction laborers at 30%, sheet metal workers at 10%. Weighted together, Greensboro wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greensboro metro is 96.6 (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 (92.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Related projects, priced for Greensboro
Because every project leans on different trades, Greensboro's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −5% and roof replacement −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,500 | −9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $30,100 | −8% |
Why two Greensboro quotes can differ
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).
Old siding removal
Taking the old siding off costs $0.70-$2.00 per sq ft. Check that disposal is included.
Greensboro labor market for vinyl siding
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 Greensboro is 0.84 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.00 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.49 and $28.58 an hour. BLS counts 760 of them working in the area, 20.8 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 $19.28 an hour, 15% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.65 and $23.22 an hour. About 2,190 work in the metro. That is 59.9 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 $26.85 an hour, which is 10% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.08 and $29.54 an hour. BLS counts 380 of them working in the area, 10.4 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 ($28.58 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $790. At the 25th percentile ($19.49) it shrinks by about $780. The total moves by 5.2% or 5.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 365,410 jobs in the Greensboro-High Point area. That makes it the 71st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.23% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $19.49 | $24.00 | $28.58 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.65 | $19.28 | $23.22 | $22.66 | 0.85 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $23.08 | $26.85 | $29.54 | $29.71 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
How Greensboro compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Greensboro. Burlington is the lowest at about $15,100 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 20 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NCthis page | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | |
| Burlington, NC20 miles | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | level |
| Winston, NC30 miles | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | level |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC75 miles | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +2% |
| Charlotte, NC80 miles | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +2% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Greensboro comes in at #222 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, Greensboro is 1% below the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +2% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +2% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +2% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $7,800 – $23,400 | $15,600 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Greensboro's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greensboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | +9% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $7,250 – $21,700 | $14,500 | −5% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | +12% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $9,300 – $27,800 | $18,600 | +22% |
Greensboro: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greensboro 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
$7,600 to $13,700
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,100 to $18,200
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,700 to $22,800
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,350 – $7,800 | $6,950 – $10,400 | $9,550 – $13,000 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,600 – $13,700 | $12,100 – $18,200 | $16,700 – $22,800 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,800 – $19,500 | $17,300 – $26,000 | $23,800 – $32,500 |
Climate in Greensboro: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greensboro Wtp (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Greensboro: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Greensboro gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.8 inches in July). The station averages about 42 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 | 50 | 30 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 33 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 39 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 58 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 68 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 61 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 33 | 3.4 | Workable |
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Vinyl siding in Greensboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Greensboro?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,600 to $22,800 in the Greensboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,100 to $18,200. 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 Greensboro?
About $3.60 to $11 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 Greensboro or Burlington?
Burlington is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,100, which is 0% less than Greensboro ($15,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greensboro?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $7,050 out of $15,200. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Greensboro?
$7,600 to $22,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Greensboro?
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 Greensboro area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greensboro expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greensboro is 1% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($15,300 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Greensboro?
The BLS median is $24.00 an hour in the Greensboro area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.49 to $28.58.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Greensboro?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,600 to $13,700 and premium work $16,700 to $22,800. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+Is there a bad season to install vinyl siding in Greensboro?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Vinyl siding near Greensboro
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.