Vinyl siding cost in Brownsville, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $6,750 – $20,200
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.20 – $9.60
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −20%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #300
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Brownsville, plan on $6,750 to $20,200 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $3.20 to $9.60 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 20% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $17.13 an hour in the Brownsville area, 41% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Brownsville, TX, standard level
$10,800 to $16,100
About $5.15 to $7.70 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $4,450 | $6,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $10,800 | $16,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Brownsville, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,900 | $11,800 | 59% |
| Labor | $2,800 | $5,600 | $8,350 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $6,750 | $13,500 | $20,200 | 100% |
Where the Brownsville 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 $17.13 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Brownsville is 0.66 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 41% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Brownsville metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $7,900, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (86.0) 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 Brownsville. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Brownsville
Because every project leans on different trades, Brownsville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and roof replacement −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $10,800 | −14% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,900 – $13,300 | −12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $28,700 | −12% |
Is Brownsville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Brownsville. McAllen comes closest at about $13,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, TXthis page | $6,750 – $20,200 | $13,500 | |
| McAllen, TX50 miles | $6,900 – $20,700 | $13,800 | +2% |
| Corpus Christi, TX125 miles | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | +11% |
| Laredo, TX160 miles | $6,950 – $20,800 | $13,900 | +3% |
| San Antonio, TX240 miles | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | +10% |
| Austin, TX285 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +13% |
| Texas (statewide) | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | +13% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +25% |
Across 300 US metros, Brownsville comes in at #300 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, Brownsville is 12% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $7,900 – $23,700 | $15,800 | +17% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +15% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +13% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | +10% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $7,000 – $21,000 | $14,000 | +4% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $6,900 – $20,700 | $13,800 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Brownsville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Brownsville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $8,700 – $26,200 | $17,400 | +30% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | +13% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | +12% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $7,350 – $22,100 | $14,700 | +9% |
Brownsville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Brownsville 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
$6,750 to $12,100
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$10,800 to $16,100
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$14,800 to $20,200
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $3,850 – $6,900 | $6,150 – $9,250 | $8,450 – $11,500 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $6,750 – $12,100 | $10,800 – $16,100 | $14,800 – $20,200 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $9,600 – $17,300 | $15,400 – $23,100 | $21,100 – $28,800 |
Brownsville 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 Brownsville is 0.66 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $17.13 an hour, which is 41% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $11.25 and $22.26 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 15.9 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 $16.90 an hour, 25% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.33 and $18.88 an hour. About 460 work in the metro. That is 29.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Brownsville metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $26.08 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.61 and $30.51 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($22.26 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $890. At the 25th percentile ($11.25) it shrinks by about $1,000. The total moves by 6.6% or 7.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 157,450 jobs in the Brownsville-Harlingen area. That makes it the 151st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $11.25 | $17.13 | $22.26 | $29.12 | 0.59 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $14.33 | $16.90 | $18.88 | $22.66 | 0.75 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $21.61 | $26.08 | $30.51 | $29.71 | 0.88 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.66 | |||||
Climate in Brownsville: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Brownsville (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Brownsville (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Brownsville gets about 27 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (5.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 1.1 and 1.0 inches. The station averages about 140 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 | 73 | 53 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 76 | 57 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 62 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 86 | 68 | 1.5 | Workable |
| May | 90 | 74 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 94 | 77 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 78 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 78 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 75 | 5.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 87 | 69 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 80 | 61 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 74 | 55 | 1.2 | Workable |
Why two Brownsville quotes can differ
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.
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Vinyl siding in Brownsville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Brownsville?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $6,750 to $20,200 in the Brownsville area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,800 to $16,100. 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 Brownsville?
About $3.20 to $9.60 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 Brownsville or McAllen?
McAllen is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $13,800, which is 2% more than Brownsville ($13,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Brownsville?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $5,600 out of $13,500. Materials are 59% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Brownsville?
$6,750 to $20,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Brownsville?
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 Brownsville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Brownsville expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Texas?
Brownsville is 12% below the Texas statewide estimate ($15,200 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Brownsville?
The BLS median is $17.13 an hour in the Brownsville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $11.25 to $22.26.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Brownsville?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $6,750 to $12,100 and premium work $14,800 to $20,200. 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 Brownsville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. January and February 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 Brownsville
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.