Vinyl siding cost in Salem, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,800 – $26,300
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.20 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #62
- 1 = most expensive
Salem homeowners pay roughly $8,800 to $26,300 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $4.20 to $12.50 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Salem is 4% higher. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Salem, OR, standard level
$14,000 to $21,100
About $6.70 to $10 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $7,050 | $10,600 |
| Labor | $6,950 | $10,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $14,000 | $21,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Salem, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,400 | $8,850 | $13,300 | 50% |
| Labor | $4,350 | $8,700 | $13,100 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,800 | $17,600 | $26,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Salem number
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, Salem wages are 1.04 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Salem metro is 105.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,850, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Salem: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Salem 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
$8,800 to $15,800
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$14,000 to $21,100
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$19,300 to $26,300
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $5,000 – $9,050 | $8,000 – $12,000 | $11,000 – $15,000 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,800 – $15,800 | $14,000 – $21,100 | $19,300 – $26,300 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,500 – $22,600 | $20,100 – $30,100 | $27,600 – $37,600 |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Salem
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Salem Mcnary Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Salem: 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.
Salem gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (7.0 inches in December). The station averages about 18 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 | 48 | 36 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 36 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 38 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 46 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 51 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 55 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 55 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 51 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 39 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 7.0 | Workable |
Why two Salem 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.
Is Salem cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Salem. Eugene is the lowest at about $17,400 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, ORthis page | $8,800 – $26,300 | $17,600 | |
| Portland, OR50 miles | $9,500 – $28,400 | $19,000 | +8% |
| Eugene, OR65 miles | $8,700 – $26,200 | $17,400 | −1% |
| Bend, OR110 miles | $8,850 – $26,500 | $17,700 | +1% |
| Olympia, WA140 miles | $9,150 – $27,400 | $18,300 | +4% |
| Yakima, WA150 miles | $8,900 – $26,600 | $17,800 | +1% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $8,900 – $26,700 | $17,800 | +1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Salem comes in at #62 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, Salem is 1% below the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $9,500 – $28,400 | $19,000 | +8% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $8,700 – $26,200 | $17,400 | −1% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $8,850 – $26,500 | $17,700 | +1% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $8,550 – $25,600 | $17,100 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Salem's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salem against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola, FL | 190,480 jobs | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | −14% |
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $9,450 – $28,300 | $18,900 | +8% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | −12% |
| Tallahassee, FL | 186,160 jobs | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | −16% |
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 Salem is 1.04 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.71 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.19 and $36.75 an hour. BLS counts 1,720 of them working in the area, 91.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $26.20 an hour, 16% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.67 and $29.27 an hour. About 1,690 work in the metro. That is 89.6 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 $29.27 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $36.46 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 14.3 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 ($36.75 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,400. At the 25th percentile ($23.19) it shrinks by about $960. The total moves by 7.9% or 5.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 188,620 jobs in the Salem area. That makes it the 122nd 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% | $23.19 | $28.71 | $36.75 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.67 | $26.20 | $29.27 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $23.34 | $29.27 | $36.46 | $29.71 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Salem?
Because every project leans on different trades, Salem's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +11% and roof replacement +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,100 – $12,700 | +1% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,400 | +4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,300 | +9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,400 | +11% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,100 – $33,000 | +1% |
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Vinyl siding in Salem: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Salem?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,800 to $26,300 in the Salem area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,000 to $21,100. 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 Salem?
About $4.20 to $12.50 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 Salem or Portland?
Portland is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $19,000, which is 8% more than Salem ($17,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salem?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $8,700 out of $17,600. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Salem?
$8,800 to $26,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Salem?
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 Salem area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salem expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Oregon?
Salem is 1% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($17,800 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Salem?
The BLS median is $28.71 an hour in the Salem area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.19 to $36.75.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Salem?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,800 to $15,800 and premium work $19,300 to $26,300. 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 Salem?
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 Salem
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.