Vinyl siding cost in Winston, 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
- #224
- 1 = most expensive
Winston homeowners pay roughly $7,600 to $22,800 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $3.60 to $11 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Winston is 10% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $24.01 an hour in the Winston area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Winston, NC, standard level
$12,100 to $18,200
About $5.80 to $8.65 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 46% 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 Winston, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,200 | 54% |
| Labor | $3,550 | $7,050 | $10,600 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,600 | $15,200 | $22,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Winston number
Labor is 46% 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 Winston the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Winston 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 (92.0) and land at $0 to $0.
Winston: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Winston 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 |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Winston
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Winston Salem Rynlds Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Winston: 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.
Winston gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (4.5 inches in August). The station averages about 33 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 | 49 | 31 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 33 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 40 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 57 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 69 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 68 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 39 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 34 | 3.3 | Workable |
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 Winston is 0.84 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.01 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.95 and $27.79 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 18.8 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 $20.29 an hour, 10% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.01 and $22.76 an hour. About 2,000 work in the metro. That is 73.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.64 an hour, which is 24% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.89 and $27.46 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 6.3 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 ($27.79 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $650. At the 25th percentile ($20.95) it shrinks by about $530. The total moves by 4.3% or 3.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 271,980 jobs in the Winston-Salem area. That makes it the 94th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $20.95 | $24.01 | $27.79 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.01 | $20.29 | $22.76 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $18.89 | $22.64 | $27.46 | $29.71 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Winston
Because every project leans on different trades, Winston's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −7% and attic insulation −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $880 – $3,650 | −10% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,000 – $29,700 | −9% |
Why two Winston 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.
Winston against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
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 $15,100 to $15,500 across Winston and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NCthis page | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | |
| Greensboro, NC30 miles | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | level |
| Burlington, NC55 miles | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | level |
| Hickory, NC65 miles | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | level |
| Charlotte, NC70 miles | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +2% |
| Durham, NC70 miles | $7,750 – $23,300 | $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, Winston comes in at #224 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, Winston 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% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | level |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +2% |
| 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 Winston's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Winston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | −3% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +2% |
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $8,300 – $25,000 | $16,600 | +10% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | −2% |
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Vinyl siding in Winston: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Winston?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,600 to $22,800 in the Winston 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 Winston?
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 Winston or Greensboro?
Greensboro is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,200, which is 0% more than Winston ($15,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Winston?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $7,050 out of $15,200. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Winston?
$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 Winston?
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 Winston area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Winston expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Winston 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 Winston?
The BLS median is $24.01 an hour in the Winston area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.95 to $27.79.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Winston?
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 Winston?
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 Winston
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.