Vinyl siding cost in Johnson City, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,550 – $22,600
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.60 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #233
- 1 = most expensive
Johnson City homeowners pay roughly $7,550 to $22,600 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $3.60 to $11 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Johnson City is 10% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.04 an hour in the Johnson City area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Johnson City, TN, standard level
$12,100 to $18,100
About $5.75 to $8.60 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,450 | $9,700 |
| Labor | $5,600 | $8,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,100 | $18,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Johnson City, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,100 | 54% |
| Labor | $3,500 | $7,000 | $10,500 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,550 | $15,100 | $22,600 | 100% |
Why Johnson City 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, Johnson City wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Johnson City 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 (87.9) 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 Johnson City. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Johnson City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Johnson City 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
$7,550 to $13,600
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,100 to $18,100
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,600 to $22,600
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,300 – $7,750 | $6,900 – $10,300 | $9,500 – $12,900 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,550 – $13,600 | $12,100 – $18,100 | $16,600 – $22,600 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,800 – $19,400 | $17,200 – $25,800 | $23,700 – $32,300 |
What nearby projects cost in Johnson City
Because every project leans on different trades, Johnson City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −4% and roof replacement −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,500 | −10% |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Johnson City
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bristol Tri City Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Johnson City: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Johnson City gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 9 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, June and July (5.0 inches in July). The station averages about 23 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 | 47 | 26 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 35 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 43 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 52 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 65 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 63 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 56 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 34 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
Is Johnson City cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $15,100 to $15,600 across Johnson City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TNthis page | $7,550 – $22,600 | $15,100 | |
| Kingsport, TN25 miles | $7,650 – $23,000 | $15,300 | +2% |
| Asheville, NC45 miles | $7,800 – $23,400 | $15,600 | +4% |
| Hickory, NC60 miles | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | level |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $7,800 – $23,400 | $15,600 | +3% |
| Spartanburg, SC105 miles | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +3% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +3% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Johnson City comes in at #233 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, Johnson City is 3% 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 | +6% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +3% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $7,800 – $23,400 | $15,600 | +3% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $7,700 – $23,100 | $15,400 | +2% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $7,650 – $23,000 | $15,300 | +2% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Johnson City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Johnson City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +3% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | level |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +1% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $7,500 – $22,400 | $15,000 | −1% |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Johnson City
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.
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 Johnson City is 0.83 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.04 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.81 and $26.92 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 19.6 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 $19.79 an hour, 13% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.74 and $22.37 an hour. About 580 work in the metro. That is 71.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Johnson City metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $28.45 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $35.40 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.92 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $670. At the 25th percentile ($21.81) it shrinks by about $210. The total moves by 4.5% or 1.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 81,690 jobs in the Johnson City area. That makes it the 234th 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 | $23.04 | $26.92 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.74 | $19.79 | $22.37 | $22.66 | 0.87 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $21.74 | $28.45 | $35.40 | $29.71 | 0.96 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
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Vinyl siding in Johnson City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Johnson City?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,550 to $22,600 in the Johnson City area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,100 to $18,100. 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 Johnson City?
About $3.60 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 Johnson City or Kingsport?
Kingsport is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,300, which is 2% more than Johnson City ($15,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Johnson City?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $7,000 out of $15,100. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Johnson City?
$7,550 to $22,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Johnson City?
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 Johnson City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Johnson City expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Johnson City is 3% 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 Johnson City?
The BLS median is $23.04 an hour in the Johnson City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.81 to $26.92.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Johnson City?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,550 to $13,600 and premium work $16,600 to $22,600. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+Is there a bad season to install vinyl siding in Johnson City?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Vinyl siding near Johnson City
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.