Vinyl siding cost in Wilmington, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,750 – $23,200
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.70 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #197
- 1 = most expensive
Wilmington homeowners pay roughly $7,750 to $23,200 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $3.70 to $11 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Wilmington is 8% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $24.44 an hour in the Wilmington area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Wilmington, NC, standard level
$12,400 to $18,500
About $5.90 to $8.85 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $9,750 |
| Labor | $5,850 | $8,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,400 | $18,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Wilmington, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,200 | 53% |
| Labor | $3,650 | $7,350 | $11,000 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,750 | $15,500 | $23,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Wilmington number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.44 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Wilmington is 0.87 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 47% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Wilmington 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 (96.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Wilmington 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.
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 Wilmington is 0.87 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.44 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.06 and $28.70 an hour. BLS counts 640 of them working in the area, 33.5 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 $22.16 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.02 and $26.94 an hour. About 1,870 work in the metro. That is 97.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.78 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $19.77 and $27.47 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 4.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.70 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $740. At the 25th percentile ($22.06) it shrinks by about $410. The total moves by 4.8% or 2.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 191,280 jobs in the Wilmington area. That makes it the 120th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.06 | $24.44 | $28.70 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.02 | $22.16 | $26.94 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $19.77 | $22.78 | $27.47 | $29.71 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
When to schedule vinyl siding in Wilmington
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Wilmington Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Wilmington (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Wilmington gets about 60 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (8.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 45 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 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 60 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 44 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 53 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 61 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 69 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 73 | 6.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 72 | 8.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 67 | 8.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 56 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 45 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 39 | 3.7 | Workable |
Is Wilmington cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $14,800 to $15,500 across Wilmington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NCthis page | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC60 miles | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | −5% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | −3% |
| Greenville, NC100 miles | $7,500 – $22,400 | $15,000 | −3% |
| Florence, SC100 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −1% |
| Raleigh, NC105 miles | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | level |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Wilmington comes in at #197 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, Wilmington is 1% above 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 | level |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | level |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | −2% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | level |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | −2% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $7,800 – $23,400 | $15,600 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Wilmington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wilmington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $8,200 – $24,500 | $16,400 | +6% |
| Pensacola, FL | 190,480 jobs | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | −3% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | −4% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $8,800 – $26,300 | $17,600 | +14% |
Related projects, priced for Wilmington
Because every project leans on different trades, Wilmington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −7% and attic insulation −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,600 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $890 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,000 – $29,800 | −9% |
Cost by quality level and size in Wilmington
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Wilmington 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
$7,750 to $13,900
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,400 to $18,500
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$17,000 to $23,200
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,400 – $7,950 | $7,050 – $10,600 | $9,700 – $13,200 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,750 – $13,900 | $12,400 – $18,500 | $17,000 – $23,200 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,000 – $19,900 | $17,700 – $26,500 | $24,300 – $33,100 |
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Vinyl siding in Wilmington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Wilmington?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,750 to $23,200 in the Wilmington area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,400 to $18,500. 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 Wilmington?
About $3.70 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 Wilmington or Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $14,800, which is 5% less than Wilmington ($15,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wilmington?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $7,350 out of $15,500. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Wilmington?
$7,750 to $23,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Wilmington?
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 Wilmington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wilmington expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Wilmington is 1% above 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 Wilmington?
The BLS median is $24.44 an hour in the Wilmington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.06 to $28.70.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Wilmington?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,750 to $13,900 and premium work $17,000 to $23,200. 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 Wilmington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. February and April 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 Wilmington
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.