Vinyl siding cost in Jackson, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,650 – $23,000
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.65 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #206
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Jackson, plan on $7,650 to $23,000 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $3.65 to $11 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.05 an hour in the Jackson area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Jackson, TN, standard level
$12,300 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 | $5,800 | $8,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,300 | $18,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Jackson, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,100 | 53% |
| Labor | $3,600 | $7,250 | $10,900 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,650 | $15,300 | $23,000 | 100% |
Where the Jackson price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.05 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Jackson is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 47% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jackson metro is 96.2 (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 (85.5) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Jackson quotes can differ
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.
Style
Clapboard vinyl siding runs $4-$7 per sq ft installed; board-and-batten is $5-$9 (HomeGuide).
Planning more than one job in Jackson?
Because every project leans on different trades, Jackson's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −3% and roof replacement −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,100 | −11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −3% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,050 – $29,900 | −9% |
Jackson 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 Jackson is 0.86 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.05 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.81 and $26.72 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 20.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.45 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.83 and $23.42 an hour. About 580 work in the metro. That is 68.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.43 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.16 and $34.75 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 4.7 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 ($26.72 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $640. At the 25th percentile ($21.81) it shrinks by about $210. The total moves by 4.1% or 1.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 84,530 jobs in the Jackson area. That makes it the 227th 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% | $21.81 | $23.05 | $26.72 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.83 | $21.45 | $23.42 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $23.16 | $30.43 | $34.75 | $29.71 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Climate in Jackson: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Jackson Exp Stn (5 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 Jackson (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jackson gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.8 inches in March). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 4.1 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 56 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 | 49 | 27 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 30 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 39 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 48 | 5.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 58 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 69 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 67 | 3.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 60 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 48 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 37 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 31 | 5.3 | Workable |
Jackson against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Nashville is the priciest of the group at $16,000. Jonesboro is the cheapest at $14,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TNthis page | $7,650 – $23,000 | $15,300 | |
| Memphis, TN75 miles | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +1% |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | −2% |
| Jonesboro, AR100 miles | $7,050 – $21,200 | $14,100 | −8% |
| Nashville, TN125 miles | $8,000 – $24,100 | $16,000 | +5% |
| Decatur, AL135 miles | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | −2% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Jackson comes in at #206 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, Jackson is 1% below the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $8,000 – $24,100 | $16,000 | +5% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $7,800 – $23,400 | $15,600 | +2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $7,700 – $23,100 | $15,400 | +1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $7,650 – $23,000 | $15,300 | level |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Jackson's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | +11% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $8,500 – $25,400 | $17,000 | +11% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $7,350 – $22,100 | $14,700 | −4% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $8,050 – $24,100 | $16,100 | +5% |
Jackson: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jackson 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
$12,300 to $18,400
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,900 to $23,000
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,400 – $7,900 | $7,000 – $10,500 | $9,650 – $13,100 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,650 – $13,800 | $12,300 – $18,400 | $16,900 – $23,000 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,900 – $19,700 | $17,500 – $26,300 | $24,100 – $32,800 |
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Vinyl siding in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Jackson?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,650 to $23,000 in the Jackson area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,300 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 Jackson?
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 Jackson or Memphis?
Memphis is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,500, which is 1% more than Jackson ($15,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $7,250 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 Jackson?
$7,650 to $23,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Jackson?
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 Jackson area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Jackson is 1% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($15,500 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Jackson?
The BLS median is $23.05 an hour in the Jackson area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.81 to $26.72.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Jackson?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,650 to $13,800 and premium work $16,900 to $23,000. 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 Jackson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. September and October 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 Jackson
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.