Vinyl siding cost in Scranton, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,450 – $25,400
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.05 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #98
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Scranton, plan on $8,450 to $25,400 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $4.05 to $12 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $28.96 an hour in the Scranton area, 1% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Scranton, PA, standard level
$13,600 to $20,300
About $6.45 to $9.70 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,750 | $10,100 |
| Labor | $6,800 | $10,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $13,600 | $20,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Scranton, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,250 | $8,450 | $12,700 | 50% |
| Labor | $4,250 | $8,500 | $12,700 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,450 | $16,900 | $25,400 | 100% |
Why Scranton 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 $28.96 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Scranton is 1.01 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Scranton metro is 100.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,450, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Scranton?
Because every project leans on different trades, Scranton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +1% and roof replacement −5%.
| 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 | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,700 – $31,600 | −3% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Scranton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Scranton 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
$8,450 to $15,200
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,600 to $20,300
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$18,600 to $25,400
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,850 – $8,700 | $7,750 – $11,600 | $10,600 – $14,500 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,450 – $15,200 | $13,600 – $20,300 | $18,600 – $25,400 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,100 – $21,800 | $19,400 – $29,000 | $26,600 – $36,300 |
Scranton against nearby metros and the rest of Pennsylvania
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Scranton. Lancaster is the lowest at about $16,500 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 90 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton, PAthis page | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | |
| Allentown, PA45 miles | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | level |
| Binghamton, NY60 miles | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | +1% |
| Reading, PA65 miles | $8,300 – $24,800 | $16,600 | −2% |
| Lancaster, PA90 miles | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | −3% |
| Harrisburg, PA90 miles | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −1% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $8,400 – $25,100 | $16,800 | −1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Scranton comes in at #98 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, Scranton is 1% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $8,650 – $25,900 | $17,300 | +2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $8,500 – $25,600 | $17,000 | +1% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −1% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | −3% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Scranton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Scranton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $8,850 – $26,600 | $17,700 | +5% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | −3% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | −13% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 245,170 jobs | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | −11% |
Climate in Scranton: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Scranton (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Scranton gets about 39 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 45 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (4.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 12 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 | 36 | 20 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 22 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 29 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 39 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 50 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 58 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 63 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 43 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 34 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 26 | 2.8 | Cold |
Scranton labor market for vinyl siding
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 Scranton is 1.01 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.96 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $35.74 an hour. BLS counts 1,070 of them working in the area, 41.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.22 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.53 and $28.89 an hour. About 1,450 work in the metro. That is 56.7 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 $31.37 an hour, which is 6% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $26.11 and $41.08 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 5.5 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 ($35.74 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,150. At the 25th percentile ($23.00) it shrinks by about $1,050. The total moves by 6.9% or 6.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 255,620 jobs in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre area. That makes it the 102nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.16% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.00 | $28.96 | $35.74 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.53 | $23.22 | $28.89 | $22.66 | 1.02 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $26.11 | $31.37 | $41.08 | $29.71 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Why two Scranton 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.
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Vinyl siding in Scranton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Scranton?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,450 to $25,400 in the Scranton area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,600 to $20,300. 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 Scranton?
About $4.05 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 Scranton or Allentown?
Allentown is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $16,900, which is 0% less than Scranton ($16,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Scranton?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $8,500 out of $16,900. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Scranton?
$8,450 to $25,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Scranton?
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 Scranton area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Scranton expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Scranton is 1% above 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 Scranton?
The BLS median is $28.96 an hour in the Scranton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.00 to $35.74.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Scranton?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,450 to $15,200 and premium work $18,600 to $25,400. 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 Scranton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November 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 Scranton
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.