Vinyl siding cost in McAllen, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $6,900 – $20,700
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.30 – $9.85
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −18%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #298
- 1 = most expensive
New vinyl siding in McAllen, TX usually costs $6,900 to $20,700 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. That works out to about $3.30 to $9.85 per sq ft of wall before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $3,000 less. Carpenters earn a median of $19.97 an hour in the McAllen area, 31% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in McAllen, TX, standard level
$11,000 to $16,500
About $5.25 to $7.90 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $4,750 | $7,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,000 | $16,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in McAllen, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,900 | $11,800 | 57% |
| Labor | $2,950 | $5,900 | $8,850 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $6,900 | $13,800 | $20,700 | 100% |
What is behind the McAllen 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 McAllen the blended ratio comes out at 0.70.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. McAllen is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $7,900 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.9: $0 to $0.
Is McAllen cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen, TXthis page | $6,900 – $20,700 | $13,800 | |
| Brownsville, TX50 miles | $6,750 – $20,200 | $13,500 | −2% |
| Corpus Christi, TX115 miles | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | +8% |
| Laredo, TX120 miles | $6,950 – $20,800 | $13,900 | +1% |
| San Antonio, TX210 miles | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | +8% |
| Austin, TX270 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +11% |
| Texas (statewide) | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | +10% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +22% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, McAllen ranks #298 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, McAllen is 9% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $7,900 – $23,700 | $15,800 | +15% |
| 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 | +11% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | +8% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $7,000 – $21,000 | $14,000 | +1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | +8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is McAllen against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $8,550 – $25,600 | $17,100 | +24% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +22% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $7,950 – $23,800 | $15,900 | +15% |
| Stockton, CA | 289,660 jobs | $9,300 – $27,900 | $18,600 | +35% |
Specs and site conditions that change a McAllen bid
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.
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.
McAllen: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to McAllen. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) to large house (3,000 sq ft of wall).
Basic
$6,900 to $12,400
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$11,000 to $16,500
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$15,200 to $20,700
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $3,950 – $7,100 | $6,300 – $9,450 | $8,650 – $11,800 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $6,900 – $12,400 | $11,000 – $16,500 | $15,200 – $20,700 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $9,850 – $17,700 | $15,800 – $23,600 | $21,700 – $29,600 |
Planning more than one job in McAllen?
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same McAllen wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−6%) and metal roof lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,150 – $10,800 | −14% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,650 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,400 – $28,300 | −14% |
What local crews earn in McAllen
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For McAllen the blend is 0.70.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $19.97 an hour, 31% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $21.94 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 10.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $16.57 an hour, which is 27% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.08 and $18.08 an hour. BLS counts 1,360 of them working in the area, 45.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.81 an hour, 27% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $26.27 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 2.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $340 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $440. That is a swing of roughly 3.2% to 2.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission has 296,700 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 86th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $17.40 | $19.97 | $21.94 | $29.12 | 0.69 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $14.08 | $16.57 | $18.08 | $22.66 | 0.73 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $17.93 | $21.81 | $26.27 | $29.71 | 0.73 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.70 | |||||
McAllen weather and the vinyl siding calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Mcallen Miller Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in McAllen are October through April: 7 of 12. Outside them, May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
McAllen gets about 22 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.6 inches in September). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 177 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73 | 53 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 77 | 57 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 83 | 63 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 88 | 68 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 93 | 74 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Jun | 97 | 78 | 3.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 99 | 79 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 100 | 79 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 94 | 76 | 4.6 | Hot |
| Oct | 89 | 69 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 80 | 60 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 74 | 54 | 1.1 | Workable |
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Vinyl siding in McAllen: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in McAllen?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $6,900 to $20,700 in the McAllen area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,000 to $16,500. 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 McAllen?
About $3.30 to $9.85 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 McAllen or Brownsville?
Brownsville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $13,500, which is 2% less than McAllen ($13,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in McAllen?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $5,900 out of $13,800. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in McAllen?
$6,900 to $20,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in McAllen?
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 McAllen area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is McAllen expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Texas?
McAllen 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 McAllen?
The BLS median is $19.97 an hour in the McAllen area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.40 to $21.94.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in McAllen?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $6,900 to $12,400 and premium work $15,200 to $20,700. 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 McAllen?
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 McAllen
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.