Vinyl siding cost in Pennsylvania
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,400 – $25,100
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $16,800
- Metros covered
- 12
Across Pennsylvania, new vinyl siding costs about $8,400 to $25,100 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Statewide, that midpoint is 0% below the US figure of $16,800. Carpenters earn a median $28.54 an hour in Pennsylvania (US: $29.12).
Inside Pennsylvania, the metros we cover range from $15,900 (Chambersburg) to $17,300 (Philadelphia) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Pennsylvania (statewide), standard level
$13,400 to $20,100
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 | $13,400 | $20,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Pennsylvania
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,150 | $8,350 | $12,500 | 50% |
| Labor | $4,200 | $8,400 | $12,600 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,400 | $16,800 | $25,100 | 100% |
Related projects, priced for Pennsylvania
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Pennsylvania wages and prices. Against national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+1%) and window replacement lowest (level), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,150 – $12,500 | level |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $15,000 | level |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,200 – $32,500 | level |
Pennsylvania versus the states around it
Pennsylvania ranks 21 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for vinyl siding, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $21,900 and the cheapest Arkansas at $14,500, both for 2,100 sq ft of wall at the midpoint. Pennsylvania sits at $16,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 70 miles away | $8,600 – $25,800 | $17,200 | +3% |
| Delaware | 100 miles away | $8,150 – $24,400 | $16,300 | −3% |
| New Jersey | 100 miles away | $9,500 – $28,500 | $19,000 | +13% |
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $8,800 – $26,400 | $17,600 | +5% |
| New York | 140 miles away | $9,500 – $28,500 | $19,000 | +13% |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Pennsylvania
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.
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Pennsylvania
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Pennsylvania wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$8,400 to $15,100
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,400 to $20,100
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$18,400 to $25,100
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,800 – $8,600 | $7,650 – $11,500 | $10,500 – $14,400 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,400 – $15,100 | $13,400 – $20,100 | $18,400 – $25,100 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,000 – $21,600 | $19,200 – $28,700 | $26,300 – $35,900 |
When Pennsylvania weather lets you install
Season matters for vinyl siding. For each Pennsylvania metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Philadelphia has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Pennsylvania at 11 months (February through December); Erie has the shortest at 8 (April through November). Rainfall runs from 39 inches a year in Scranton to 47 inches in Allentown.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 27 | 88 | 45 | 11: February through December |
| Pittsburgh | 22 | 83 | 41 | 9: March through November |
| Allentown | 22 | 86 | 47 | 9: March through November |
| Harrisburg | 22 | 85 | 45 | 9: March through November |
| Scranton | 20 | 85 | 39 | 9: March through November |
| Lancaster | 22 | 87 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| York | 21 | 88 | 46 | 11: February through December |
| Reading | 23 | 87 | 45 | 9: March through November |
| Erie | 21 | 81 | 43 | 8: April through November |
| State College | 21 | 81 | 42 | 9: March through November |
| Chambersburg | 23 | 85 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| Altoona | 19 | 81 | 45 | 9: March through November |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Pennsylvania
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.00 for Pennsylvania.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.54 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $35.92 an hour. BLS counts 30,630 of them working in the state, 50.5 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 $23.75 an hour, 5% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.69 and $29.72 an hour. About 35,920 work in the state. That is 59.2 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 $29.52 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.35 and $42.12 an hour. BLS counts 3,260 of them working in the state, 5.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($35.92 an hour) would add about $1,300 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.01) would take off about $960. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 6,064,600 jobs across Pennsylvania (May 2025), which is 3.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.01 | $28.54 | $35.92 | $29.12 | 0.98 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.69 | $23.75 | $29.72 | $22.66 | 1.05 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $24.35 | $29.52 | $42.12 | $29.71 | 0.99 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Vinyl siding cost by metro in Pennsylvania
5 of the 12 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $16,800, and the top-to-bottom gap is 9%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (2,100 sq ft of wall) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | $8,650 – $25,900 | $17,300 | +3% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $8,500 – $25,600 | $17,000 | +2% |
| York, PA | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | +1% |
| Scranton, PA | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | +1% |
| Allentown, PA | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | +1% |
| State College, PA | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | level |
| Erie, PA | $8,300 – $24,800 | $16,600 | −1% |
| Reading, PA | $8,300 – $24,800 | $16,600 | −1% |
| Lancaster, PA | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | −2% |
| Altoona, PA | $8,250 – $24,700 | $16,500 | −2% |
| Chambersburg, PA | $7,950 – $23,800 | $15,900 | −5% |
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Vinyl siding in Pennsylvania: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Pennsylvania?
$8,400 to $25,100 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Pennsylvania can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Pennsylvania is cheapest for vinyl siding?
Chambersburg at about $15,900 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). The priciest is Philadelphia at $17,300.
+Is vinyl siding cheaper in Pennsylvania than the US average?
It is 0% cheaper: $16,800 against $16,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Pennsylvania?
About 50% ($8,400). Materials are 50%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.00x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Pennsylvania?
The BLS statewide median is $28.54 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.01 to $35.92.
+Where does Pennsylvania rank for vinyl siding costs?
21st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $16,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Pennsylvania?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,400 to $15,100 and premium work $18,400 to $25,100. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+Does the season matter for vinyl siding in Pennsylvania?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Pennsylvania metros we cover, Philadelphia has the most comfortable months (11 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Vinyl siding by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia, PA$17,300 midpoint
- Pittsburgh, PA$17,000 midpoint
- York, PA$17,000 midpoint
- Scranton, PA$16,900 midpoint
- Allentown, PA$16,900 midpoint
- State College, PA$16,800 midpoint
- Harrisburg, PA$16,800 midpoint
- Erie, PA$16,600 midpoint
- Reading, PA$16,600 midpoint
- Lancaster, PA$16,500 midpoint
- Altoona, PA$16,500 midpoint
- Chambersburg, PA$15,900 midpoint
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.