Vinyl siding cost in Ogden, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,750 – $23,200
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.70 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #191
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new vinyl siding in the Ogden area: $7,750 to $23,200 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.21 an hour in the Ogden area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Ogden, UT, standard level
$12,400 to $18,600
About $5.90 to $8.85 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $9,700 |
| Labor | $5,900 | $8,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,400 | $18,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Ogden, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,200 | 52% |
| Labor | $3,700 | $7,400 | $11,100 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,750 | $15,500 | $23,200 | 100% |
Why Ogden 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, Ogden wages are 0.88 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Ogden is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $8,100 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.3: $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Ogden
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Ogden wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (−2%) and attic insulation lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,800 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $900 – $3,700 | −8% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,800 – $31,300 | −4% |
Ogden against nearby metros and the rest of Utah
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Salt Lake City is the priciest of the group at $16,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UTthis page | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | |
| Logan, UT55 miles | $7,800 – $23,300 | $15,600 | level |
| Salt Lake City, UT70 miles | $8,250 – $24,700 | $16,500 | +6% |
| Provo, UT90 miles | $7,950 – $23,800 | $15,900 | +3% |
| Idaho Falls, ID175 miles | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO230 miles | $8,050 – $24,200 | $16,100 | +4% |
| Utah (statewide) | $7,900 – $23,700 | $15,800 | +2% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Ogden ranks #191 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Ogden is 2% below the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $8,250 – $24,700 | $16,500 | +6% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $7,950 – $23,800 | $15,900 | +3% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | −2% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $7,800 – $23,300 | $15,600 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ogden against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | −2% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | −4% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | −5% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $9,150 – $27,400 | $18,300 | +18% |
The best months for vinyl siding in Ogden
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Ogden Hinkley 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 Ogden are March through June and August through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Ogden gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and May (2.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.7 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 49 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 | 36 | 21 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 25 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 33 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 39 | 2.0 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 47 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 65 | 0.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 63 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 53 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 41 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 31 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 22 | 1.3 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Ogden
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Ogden. 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
$7,750 to $13,900
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,400 to $18,600
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$17,000 to $23,200
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,400 – $7,950 | $7,100 – $10,600 | $9,750 – $13,300 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,750 – $13,900 | $12,400 – $18,600 | $17,000 – $23,200 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,100 – $19,900 | $17,700 – $26,500 | $24,300 – $33,200 |
Who does the work: Ogden trade wages
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 Ogden the blend is 0.88.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.21 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.46 and $29.31 an hour. About 2,150 work in the metro. That is 79.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.31 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.74 and $26.80 an hour. BLS counts 3,140 of them working in the area, 115.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 10% of the weighting: a median of $31.38 an hour, 6% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $27.64 and $35.14 an hour. About 710 work in the metro. That is 26.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,050 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $300. That is a swing of roughly 2.0% to 6.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Ogden has 271,370 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 95th 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% | $21.46 | $23.21 | $29.31 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.74 | $22.31 | $26.80 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $27.64 | $31.38 | $35.14 | $29.71 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Ogden bid
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).
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Vinyl siding in Ogden: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Ogden?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,750 to $23,200 in the Ogden area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,400 to $18,600. 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 Ogden?
About $3.70 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 Ogden or Logan?
Logan is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,600, which is 0% more than Ogden ($15,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ogden?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $7,400 out of $15,500. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Ogden?
$7,750 to $23,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Ogden?
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 Ogden area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ogden expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Utah?
Ogden is 2% below the Utah statewide estimate ($15,800 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Ogden?
The BLS median is $23.21 an hour in the Ogden area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.46 to $29.31.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Ogden?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,750 to $13,900 and premium work $17,000 to $23,200. 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 Ogden?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and August through November. August and September 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 Ogden
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.