Vinyl siding cost in Seattle, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $9,900 – $29,700
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.70 – $14
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +18%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #6
- 1 = most expensive
New vinyl siding in Seattle, WA usually costs $9,900 to $29,700 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. That works out to about $4.70 to $14 per sq ft of wall before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $3,000 more. Carpenters earn a median of $36.74 an hour in the Seattle area, 26% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Seattle, WA, standard level
$15,800 to $23,700
About $7.55 to $11.50 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $7,000 | $10,500 |
| Labor | $8,850 | $13,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $15,800 | $23,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Seattle, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,350 | $8,750 | $13,100 | 44% |
| Labor | $5,500 | $11,000 | $16,600 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $9,900 | $19,800 | $29,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Seattle number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $36.74 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Seattle is 1.31 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 56% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Seattle is at 104.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $8,750 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 111.1: $0 to $0.
Seattle 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. Yakima is the cheapest at $17,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WAthis page | $9,900 – $29,700 | $19,800 | |
| Bremerton, WA40 miles | $9,200 – $27,500 | $18,400 | −7% |
| Olympia, WA60 miles | $9,150 – $27,400 | $18,300 | −8% |
| Yakima, WA90 miles | $8,900 – $26,600 | $17,800 | −10% |
| Bellingham, WA95 miles | $9,650 – $28,900 | $19,300 | −3% |
| Portland, OR135 miles | $9,500 – $28,400 | $19,000 | −4% |
| Washington (statewide) | $9,700 – $29,000 | $19,400 | −2% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Seattle ranks #6 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Seattle is 2% above the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $8,850 – $26,600 | $17,700 | −10% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $9,150 – $27,400 | $18,300 | −8% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $9,200 – $27,600 | $18,400 | −7% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $8,900 – $26,600 | $17,800 | −10% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $9,200 – $27,500 | $18,400 | −7% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $9,650 – $28,900 | $19,300 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Seattle against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $10,900 – $32,700 | $21,800 | +10% |
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $9,550 – $28,700 | $19,100 | −3% |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $8,100 – $24,300 | $16,200 | −18% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $8,950 – $26,800 | $17,900 | −10% |
Cost by quality level and size in Seattle
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Seattle. 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
$9,900 to $17,800
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$15,800 to $23,700
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$21,800 to $29,700
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $5,650 – $10,200 | $9,050 – $13,600 | $12,400 – $17,000 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $9,900 – $17,800 | $15,800 – $23,700 | $21,800 – $29,700 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $14,100 – $25,400 | $22,600 – $33,900 | $31,100 – $42,400 |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Seattle
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.
Planning more than one job in Seattle?
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Seattle wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (+19%) and window replacement lowest (+11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,950 – $14,000 | +12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,600 – $4,950 | +19% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,050 – $16,500 | +11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,650 | +18% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,600 – $37,900 | +18% |
Seattle 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, Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Seattle: 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.
Seattle gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (5.8 inches in November). The station averages about 2 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 | 47 | 37 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 50 | 37 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 54 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 43 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 65 | 48 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 53 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 77 | 57 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 77 | 57 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 53 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 47 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 41 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 37 | 5.5 | Workable |
What local crews earn in Seattle
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 Seattle the blend is 1.31.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $36.74 an hour, 26% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $30.64 and $47.93 an hour. About 14,970 work in the metro. That is 71.8 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 $28.72 an hour, which is 27% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.67 and $37.03 an hour. BLS counts 13,040 of them working in the area, 62.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 10% of the weighting: a median of $52.80 an hour, 78% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $37.23 and $64.78 an hour. About 2,190 work in the metro. That is 10.5 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 $1,950 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,050. That is a swing of roughly 5.3% to 9.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue has 2,086,210 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 13th 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% | $30.64 | $36.74 | $47.93 | $29.12 | 1.26 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.67 | $28.72 | $37.03 | $22.66 | 1.27 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $37.23 | $52.80 | $64.78 | $29.71 | 1.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.31 | |||||
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Vinyl siding in Seattle: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Seattle?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $9,900 to $29,700 in the Seattle area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,800 to $23,700. 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 Seattle?
About $4.70 to $14 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 Seattle or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $18,400, which is 7% less than Seattle ($19,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Seattle?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $11,000 out of $19,800. Materials are 44% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Seattle?
$9,900 to $29,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Seattle?
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 Seattle area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Seattle expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Washington?
Seattle is 2% above 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 Seattle?
The BLS median is $36.74 an hour in the Seattle area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.64 to $47.93.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Seattle?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $9,900 to $17,800 and premium work $21,800 to $29,700. 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 Seattle?
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 Seattle
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.