Vinyl siding cost in Hilton Head, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,650 – $22,900
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.65 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #207
- 1 = most expensive
Hilton Head homeowners pay roughly $7,650 to $22,900 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $3.65 to $11 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Hilton Head is 9% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.59 an hour in the Hilton Head area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Hilton Head, SC, standard level
$12,200 to $18,400
About $5.85 to $8.75 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,450 | $9,700 |
| Labor | $5,750 | $8,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,200 | $18,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Hilton Head, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,100 | 53% |
| Labor | $3,600 | $7,200 | $10,800 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,650 | $15,300 | $22,900 | 100% |
Why Hilton Head prices look the way they do
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, Hilton Head wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Hilton Head metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,100, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.0) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Hilton Head. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Hilton Head
Because every project leans on different trades, Hilton Head's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −4% and metal roof −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,850 – $29,500 | −10% |
Hilton Head: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Hilton Head 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
$7,650 to $13,800
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,200 to $18,400
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,800 to $22,900
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,350 – $7,850 | $7,000 – $10,500 | $9,600 – $13,100 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,650 – $13,800 | $12,200 – $18,400 | $16,800 – $22,900 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,900 – $19,700 | $17,500 – $26,200 | $24,000 – $32,800 |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Hilton Head
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Beaufort Mcas (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Hilton Head (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Hilton Head gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.5 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and November are the driest, at 2.5 and 2.5 inches. The station averages about 73 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 | 60 | 40 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 43 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 64 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 5.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 74 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 70 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 59 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 48 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 43 | 3.2 | Workable |
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 Hilton Head is 0.86 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.59 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.40 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the area, 53.7 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 $21.99 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.13 and $25.12 an hour. About 910 work in the metro. That is 111.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Hilton Head metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median: $24.00 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.49 and $30.55 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.40 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,000. At the 25th percentile ($21.25) it shrinks by about $400. The total moves by 6.6% or 2.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 81,920 jobs in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal area. That makes it the 232nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.25 | $23.59 | $29.40 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.13 | $21.99 | $25.12 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $18.49 | $24.00 | $30.55 | $29.71 | 0.81 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Hilton Head bid
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.
Hilton Head against nearby metros and the rest of South Carolina
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Hilton Head. Savannah is the lowest at about $14,500 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 30 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SCthis page | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | |
| Savannah, GA30 miles | $7,250 – $21,800 | $14,500 | −5% |
| Charleston, SC65 miles | $7,700 – $23,100 | $15,400 | +1% |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $7,850 – $23,600 | $15,700 | +3% |
| Columbia, SC115 miles | $7,550 – $22,600 | $15,100 | −2% |
| Florence, SC135 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | level |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | level |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Hilton Head comes in at #207 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, Hilton Head is 0% above the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $7,550 – $22,600 | $15,100 | −2% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $7,700 – $23,100 | $15,400 | +1% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +1% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | −4% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Hilton Head's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hilton Head against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $7,700 – $23,100 | $15,400 | level |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +1% |
| Houma, LA | 83,440 jobs | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | −5% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $7,550 – $22,600 | $15,100 | −1% |
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Vinyl siding in Hilton Head: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Hilton Head?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,650 to $22,900 in the Hilton Head area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,200 to $18,400. 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 Hilton Head?
About $3.65 to $11 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 Hilton Head or Savannah?
Savannah is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $14,500, which is 5% less than Hilton Head ($15,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hilton Head?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $7,200 out of $15,300. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Hilton Head?
$7,650 to $22,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Hilton Head?
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 Hilton Head area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hilton Head expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Hilton Head is 0% above the South Carolina statewide estimate ($15,300 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Hilton Head?
The BLS median is $23.59 an hour in the Hilton Head area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.25 to $29.40.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Hilton Head?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,650 to $13,800 and premium work $16,800 to $22,900. 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 Hilton Head?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May 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 Hilton Head
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.