Vinyl siding cost in Erie, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,300 – $24,800
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.95 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #120
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new vinyl siding in the Erie area: $8,300 to $24,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $27.33 an hour in the Erie area, 6% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Erie, PA, standard level
$13,300 to $19,900
About $6.30 to $9.45 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,750 | $10,100 |
| Labor | $6,500 | $9,750 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $13,300 | $19,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Erie, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,250 | $8,450 | $12,700 | 51% |
| Labor | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,200 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,300 | $16,600 | $24,800 | 100% |
Why Erie prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $27.33 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Erie is 0.97 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 49% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Erie is at 100.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $8,450 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.0: $0 to $0.
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Erie
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.
Related projects, priced for Erie
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Erie wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+1%) and roof replacement lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,750 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,750 – $31,700 | −3% |
How Erie compares
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 $16,100 to $17,400 across Erie and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PAthis page | $8,300 – $24,800 | $16,600 | |
| Youngstown, OH75 miles | $8,050 – $24,100 | $16,100 | −3% |
| Cleveland, OH75 miles | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | +3% |
| Buffalo, NY95 miles | $8,700 – $26,000 | $17,400 | +5% |
| Akron, OH95 miles | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | +3% |
| Pittsburgh, PA115 miles | $8,500 – $25,600 | $17,000 | +3% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $8,400 – $25,100 | $16,800 | +1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Erie ranks #120 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Erie is 1% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $8,650 – $25,900 | $17,300 | +4% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $8,500 – $25,600 | $17,000 | +3% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | +2% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +1% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | +2% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Erie against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | −11% |
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $8,450 – $25,300 | $16,900 | +2% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $7,650 – $23,000 | $15,300 | −7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Erie
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Erie. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) to large house (3,000 sq ft of wall).
Basic
$8,300 to $14,900
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,300 to $19,900
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$18,200 to $24,800
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,750 – $8,500 | $7,550 – $11,400 | $10,400 – $14,200 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,300 – $14,900 | $13,300 – $19,900 | $18,200 – $24,800 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,800 – $21,300 | $18,900 – $28,400 | $26,000 – $35,500 |
The best months for vinyl siding in Erie
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Erie Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Erie are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Erie gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 104 inches of snow. The wettest months are September, October and December (4.4 inches in October). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 5 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 21 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 21 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 44 | 28 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 57 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 63 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 46 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 37 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 28 | 4.2 | Cold |
Who does the work: Erie trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Erie the blend is 0.97.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $27.33 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.37 and $36.03 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 44.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.35 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.41 and $26.60 an hour. BLS counts 540 of them working in the area, 44.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 10% of the weighting: a median of $31.59 an hour, 6% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.11 and $42.30 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 5.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,500 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $860. That is a swing of roughly 5.2% to 9.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Erie has 120,480 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 181st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.37 | $27.33 | $36.03 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.41 | $22.35 | $26.60 | $22.66 | 0.99 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $23.11 | $31.59 | $42.30 | $29.71 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
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Vinyl siding in Erie: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Erie?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,300 to $24,800 in the Erie area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,300 to $19,900. 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 Erie?
About $3.95 to $12 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 Erie or Youngstown?
Youngstown is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $16,100, which is 3% less than Erie ($16,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Erie?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $8,100 out of $16,600. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Erie?
$8,300 to $24,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Erie?
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 Erie area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Erie expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Erie is 1% below the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($16,800 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Erie?
The BLS median is $27.33 an hour in the Erie area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.37 to $36.03.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Erie?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,300 to $14,900 and premium work $18,200 to $24,800. 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 Erie?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. July and August 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 Erie
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.