Vinyl siding cost in Rhode Island
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,600 – $25,800
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.10 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $16,800
- Metros covered
- 1
Rhode Island prices for vinyl siding: $8,600 to $25,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $4.10 to $12.50 per sq ft of wall without the permit. The state midpoint is 2% above the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $29.25 an hour.
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Rhode Island (statewide), standard level
$13,700 to $20,600
About $6.55 to $9.80 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,550 | $9,800 |
| Labor | $7,200 | $10,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $13,700 | $20,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Rhode Island
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,100 | $8,150 | $12,200 | 48% |
| Labor | $4,500 | $9,000 | $13,500 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,600 | $17,200 | $25,800 | 100% |
Vinyl siding cost by metro in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | $8,700 – $26,000 | $17,400 | +1% |
Wages behind the Rhode Island number
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 1.07 for Rhode Island.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.25 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.14 and $36.42 an hour. BLS counts 2,580 of them working in the state, 51.5 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 $27.52 an hour, 21% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $37.25 an hour. About 2,110 work in the state. That is 42.1 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 $31.30 an hour, which is 5% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $25.04 and $39.42 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the state, 7.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($36.42 an hour) would add about $1,250 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.14) would take off about $710. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 501,340 jobs across Rhode Island (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $25.14 | $29.25 | $36.42 | $29.12 | 1.00 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.51 | $27.52 | $37.25 | $22.66 | 1.21 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $25.04 | $31.30 | $39.42 | $29.71 | 1.05 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
How Rhode Island compares with nearby states
Rhode Island ranks 14 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. Rhode Island sits at $17,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 50 miles away | $9,550 – $28,600 | $19,100 | +11% |
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $8,850 – $26,500 | $17,700 | +3% |
| New Hampshire | 90 miles away | $8,450 – $25,300 | $16,900 | −2% |
| New York | 160 miles away | $9,500 – $28,500 | $19,000 | +11% |
| Maine | 170 miles away | $8,350 – $25,000 | $16,700 | −3% |
Rhode Island seasons and vinyl siding
Season matters for vinyl siding. For each Rhode Island metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Providence has 9 comfortable months (March through November), with about 48 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 22 | 84 | 48 | 9: March through November |
Quality levels and sizes in Rhode Island
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Rhode Island wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$8,600 to $15,500
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,700 to $20,600
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$18,900 to $25,800
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,900 – $8,850 | $7,850 – $11,800 | $10,800 – $14,700 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,600 – $15,500 | $13,700 – $20,600 | $18,900 – $25,800 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,300 – $22,100 | $19,600 – $29,400 | $27,000 – $36,800 |
If you are planning more than one job in Rhode Island
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Rhode Island wages and prices. Against national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+7%) and window replacement lowest (−1%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,600 – $13,300 | +7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,300 | +3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,000 – $33,800 | +5% |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Rhode Island
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.
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Vinyl siding in Rhode Island: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Rhode Island?
$8,600 to $25,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Rhode Island can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Rhode Island is cheapest for vinyl siding?
Providence at about $17,400 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall).
+Is vinyl siding cheaper in Rhode Island than the US average?
It is 2% more expensive: $17,200 against $16,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Rhode Island?
About 52% ($9,000). Materials are 48%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.07x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Rhode Island?
The BLS statewide median is $29.25 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.14 to $36.42.
+Where does Rhode Island rank for vinyl siding costs?
14th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $17,200 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Rhode Island?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,600 to $15,500 and premium work $18,900 to $25,800. 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 Rhode Island?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Rhode Island metros we cover, Providence has the most comfortable months (9 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 Rhode Island
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.