Vinyl siding cost in San Antonio, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,400 – $22,200
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.55 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #256
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in San Antonio, plan on $7,400 to $22,200 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $3.55 to $10.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.51 an hour in the San Antonio area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in San Antonio, TX, standard level
$11,900 to $17,800
About $5.65 to $8.45 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $5,550 | $8,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,900 | $17,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in San Antonio, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,900 | $11,800 | 53% |
| Labor | $3,500 | $6,950 | $10,400 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,400 | $14,800 | $22,200 | 100% |
What is behind the San Antonio number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.51 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for San Antonio is 0.83 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 47% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the San Antonio 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 (94.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Climate in San Antonio: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for San Antonio Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in San Antonio (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
San Antonio gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, September and October (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.0 and 1.7 inches. The station averages about 122 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 | 63 | 41 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 45 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 74 | 52 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 58 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 73 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 75 | 2.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 75 | 2.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 70 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 82 | 60 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 50 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 65 | 42 | 2.0 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in San Antonio
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for San Antonio 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
$7,400 to $13,300
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$11,900 to $17,800
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,300 to $22,200
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,250 – $7,650 | $6,800 – $10,200 | $9,300 – $12,700 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,400 – $13,300 | $11,900 – $17,800 | $16,300 – $22,200 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,600 – $19,100 | $16,900 – $25,400 | $23,300 – $31,800 |
San Antonio 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 San Antonio is 0.83 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.51 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.91 and $26.49 an hour. BLS counts 2,240 of them working in the area, 19.9 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 $18.94 an hour, 16% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.61 and $21.87 an hour. About 8,400 work in the metro. That is 74.5 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 $27.59 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.14 and $32.83 an hour. BLS counts 680 of them working in the area, 6.0 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 ($26.49 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $520. At the 25th percentile ($21.91) it shrinks by about $280. The total moves by 3.5% or 1.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,126,880 jobs in the San Antonio-New Braunfels area. That makes it the 28th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.72% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.91 | $23.51 | $26.49 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.61 | $18.94 | $21.87 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $22.14 | $27.59 | $32.83 | $29.71 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
San Antonio against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
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 $13,900 to $15,300 across San Antonio and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TXthis page | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | |
| Austin, TX80 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +3% |
| Laredo, TX125 miles | $6,950 – $20,800 | $13,900 | −6% |
| Corpus Christi, TX130 miles | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | level |
| Killeen, TX130 miles | $7,250 – $21,800 | $14,500 | −2% |
| College Station, TX155 miles | $7,250 – $21,800 | $14,500 | −2% |
| Texas (statewide) | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | +3% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, San Antonio comes in at #256 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, San Antonio is 3% 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 | +7% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +5% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +3% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $7,000 – $21,000 | $14,000 | −6% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $6,900 – $20,700 | $13,800 | −7% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | level |
Cities with a workforce like San Antonio's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is San Antonio against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $10,300 – $31,000 | $20,700 | +39% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $8,500 – $25,600 | $17,000 | +15% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $8,250 – $24,700 | $16,500 | +11% |
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $8,850 – $26,500 | $17,700 | +19% |
What nearby projects cost in San Antonio
Because every project leans on different trades, San Antonio's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and roof replacement −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,100 – $10,700 | −15% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,600 – $28,600 | −13% |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in San Antonio
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 San Antonio: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in San Antonio?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,400 to $22,200 in the San Antonio area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,900 to $17,800. 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 San Antonio?
About $3.55 to $10.50 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 San Antonio or Austin?
Austin is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,300, which is 3% more than San Antonio ($14,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in San Antonio?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $6,950 out of $14,800. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in San Antonio?
$7,400 to $22,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in San Antonio?
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 San Antonio area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is San Antonio expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Texas?
San Antonio is 3% 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 San Antonio?
The BLS median is $23.51 an hour in the San Antonio area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.91 to $26.49.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in San Antonio?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,400 to $13,300 and premium work $16,300 to $22,200. 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 San Antonio?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. 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 San Antonio
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.