Vinyl siding cost in Laredo, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $6,950 – $20,800
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.30 – $9.90
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −17%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #297
- 1 = most expensive
Laredo homeowners pay roughly $6,950 to $20,800 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $3.30 to $9.90 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Laredo is 17% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $19.97 an hour in the Laredo area, 31% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Laredo, TX, standard level
$11,100 to $16,600
About $5.30 to $7.95 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $4,800 | $7,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,100 | $16,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Laredo, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,900 | $11,800 | 57% |
| Labor | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $6,950 | $13,900 | $20,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Laredo number
Labor is 43% of the midpoint bill here, against 50% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), construction laborers (30%), sheet metal workers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Laredo the blended ratio comes out at 0.71.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Laredo 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 (87.0) 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 Laredo. The wage table below marks each row.
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Laredo
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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Laredo
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Laredo 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
$6,950 to $12,500
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$11,100 to $16,600
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$15,300 to $20,800
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $3,950 – $7,150 | $6,350 – $9,500 | $8,700 – $11,900 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $6,950 – $12,500 | $11,100 – $16,600 | $15,300 – $20,800 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $9,900 – $17,800 | $15,900 – $23,800 | $21,800 – $29,700 |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Laredo
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Laredo 2 (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Laredo (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Laredo gets about 20 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, July and September (3.9 inches in September). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 178 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 | 68 | 47 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 74 | 52 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 58 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 88 | 65 | 1.3 | Workable |
| May | 94 | 72 | 2.8 | Hot |
| Jun | 99 | 76 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 77 | 1.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 101 | 77 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 94 | 73 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 87 | 66 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 77 | 56 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 69 | 48 | 1.1 | 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 Laredo is 0.71 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $19.97 an hour, which is 31% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $16.93 and $24.22 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 9.1 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 $16.22 an hour, 28% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $13.98 and $17.72 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 36.6 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 Laredo 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 ($24.22 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $740. At the 25th percentile ($16.93) it shrinks by about $530. The total moves by 5.3% or 3.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 109,370 jobs in the Laredo area. That makes it the 191st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $16.93 | $19.97 | $24.22 | $29.12 | 0.69 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $13.98 | $16.22 | $17.72 | $22.66 | 0.72 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $21.61 | $26.08 | $30.51 | $29.71 | 0.88 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.71 | |||||
Laredo against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Austin is the priciest of the group at $15,300. Brownsville is the cheapest at $13,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TXthis page | $6,950 – $20,800 | $13,900 | |
| McAllen, TX120 miles | $6,900 – $20,700 | $13,800 | −1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX120 miles | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | +7% |
| San Antonio, TX125 miles | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | +7% |
| Brownsville, TX160 miles | $6,750 – $20,200 | $13,500 | −3% |
| Austin, TX200 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +10% |
| Texas (statewide) | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | +10% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +21% |
Across 300 US metros, Laredo comes in at #297 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, Laredo is 9% 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 | +14% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +12% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +10% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | +7% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $7,000 – $21,000 | $14,000 | +1% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $6,900 – $20,700 | $13,800 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Laredo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Laredo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $7,900 – $23,800 | $15,800 | +14% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | +6% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $7,100 – $21,400 | $14,200 | +3% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $8,850 – $26,500 | $17,700 | +27% |
Related projects, priced for Laredo
Because every project leans on different trades, Laredo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and window replacement −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,150 – $10,800 | −14% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,750 – $12,900 | −14% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $28,700 | −12% |
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Vinyl siding in Laredo: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Laredo?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $6,950 to $20,800 in the Laredo area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,100 to $16,600. 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 Laredo?
About $3.30 to $9.90 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 Laredo or McAllen?
McAllen is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $13,800, which is 1% less than Laredo ($13,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Laredo?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $6,000 out of $13,900. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Laredo?
$6,950 to $20,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Laredo?
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 Laredo area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Laredo expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Texas?
Laredo is 9% 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 Laredo?
The BLS median is $19.97 an hour in the Laredo area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.93 to $24.22.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Laredo?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $6,950 to $12,500 and premium work $15,300 to $20,800. 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 Laredo?
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 Laredo
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.