Vinyl siding cost in Olympia, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $9,150 – $27,400
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.35 – $13
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #45
- 1 = most expensive
Olympia homeowners pay roughly $9,150 to $27,400 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $4.35 to $13 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Olympia is 9% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $30.41 an hour in the Olympia area, 4% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Olympia, WA, standard level
$14,600 to $22,000
About $6.95 to $10.50 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $7,050 | $10,600 |
| Labor | $7,600 | $11,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $14,600 | $22,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Olympia, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,400 | $8,800 | $13,200 | 48% |
| Labor | $4,750 | $9,450 | $14,200 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $9,150 | $18,300 | $27,400 | 100% |
Why Olympia prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.41 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Olympia is 1.13 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 52% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Olympia metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,800, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Olympia against nearby metros and the rest of Washington
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $19,800. Yakima is the cheapest at $17,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WAthis page | $9,150 – $27,400 | $18,300 | |
| Bremerton, WA50 miles | $9,200 – $27,500 | $18,400 | level |
| Seattle, WA60 miles | $9,900 – $29,700 | $19,800 | +8% |
| Portland, OR95 miles | $9,500 – $28,400 | $19,000 | +4% |
| Yakima, WA105 miles | $8,900 – $26,600 | $17,800 | −3% |
| Bellingham, WA140 miles | $9,650 – $28,900 | $19,300 | +5% |
| Washington (statewide) | $9,700 – $29,000 | $19,400 | +6% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Olympia comes in at #45 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, Olympia is 6% below the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $9,900 – $29,700 | $19,800 | +8% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $8,850 – $26,600 | $17,700 | −3% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $9,200 – $27,600 | $18,400 | +1% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $8,900 – $26,600 | $17,800 | −3% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $9,200 – $27,500 | $18,400 | level |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $9,650 – $28,900 | $19,300 | +5% |
Cities with a workforce like Olympia's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Olympia against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | −18% |
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $7,300 – $21,800 | $14,600 | −20% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $8,450 – $25,300 | $16,900 | −8% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $9,200 – $27,600 | $18,400 | +1% |
Why two Olympia quotes can differ
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).
When to schedule vinyl siding in Olympia
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Olympia Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Olympia: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Olympia gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (8.2 inches in November). The station averages about 7 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 | 46 | 33 | 7.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 32 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 54 | 35 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 43 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 71 | 47 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 78 | 51 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 51 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 46 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 41 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 36 | 8.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 33 | 7.8 | Workable |
Olympia: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Olympia 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
$9,150 to $16,500
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$14,600 to $22,000
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$20,100 to $27,400
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $5,250 – $9,400 | $8,350 – $12,500 | $11,500 – $15,700 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $9,150 – $16,500 | $14,600 – $22,000 | $20,100 – $27,400 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $13,100 – $23,500 | $20,900 – $31,400 | $28,700 – $39,200 |
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 Olympia is 1.13 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $30.41 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.58 and $36.82 an hour. BLS counts 800 of them working in the area, 61.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $25.52 an hour, 13% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.90 and $33.85 an hour. About 730 work in the metro. That is 56.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $48.39 an hour, which is 63% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $36.25 and $67.27 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 7.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.82 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,100. At the 25th percentile ($28.58) it shrinks by about $320. The total moves by 6.1% or 1.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 130,300 jobs in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater area. That makes it the 167th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $28.58 | $30.41 | $36.82 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.90 | $25.52 | $33.85 | $22.66 | 1.13 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $36.25 | $48.39 | $67.27 | $29.71 | 1.63 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Olympia?
Because every project leans on different trades, Olympia's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +20% and roof replacement +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,450 – $13,200 | +5% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,750 | +15% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,200 – $16,800 | +13% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,750 | +20% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,600 – $36,000 | +12% |
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Vinyl siding in Olympia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Olympia?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $9,150 to $27,400 in the Olympia area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,600 to $22,000. 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 Olympia?
About $4.35 to $13 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 Olympia or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $18,400, which is 0% more than Olympia ($18,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Olympia?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $9,450 out of $18,300. Materials are 48% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Olympia?
$9,150 to $27,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Olympia?
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 Olympia area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Olympia expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Washington?
Olympia is 6% below the Washington statewide estimate ($19,400 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Olympia?
The BLS median is $30.41 an hour in the Olympia area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.58 to $36.82.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Olympia?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $9,150 to $16,500 and premium work $20,100 to $27,400. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+Is there a bad season to install vinyl siding in Olympia?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Vinyl siding near Olympia
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.