Vinyl siding cost in Appleton, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,700 – $26,000
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.15 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #68
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Appleton, plan on $8,700 to $26,000 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $4.15 to $12.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 3% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $30.04 an hour in the Appleton area, 3% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Appleton, WI, standard level
$13,900 to $20,800
About $6.60 to $9.90 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $7,600 | $11,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $13,900 | $20,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Appleton, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,900 | $11,800 | 45% |
| Labor | $4,750 | $9,450 | $14,200 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,700 | $17,400 | $26,000 | 100% |
Where the Appleton price comes from
Labor is 55% 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 Appleton the blended ratio comes out at 1.13.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Appleton 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 (92.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Appleton quotes can differ
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.
Appleton 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 Appleton is 1.13 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $30.04 an hour, which is 3% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.40 and $40.83 an hour. BLS counts 700 of them working in the area, 56.3 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 $28.49 an hour, 26% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.86 and $36.28 an hour. About 1,030 work in the metro. That is 82.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $39.14 an hour, which is 32% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $27.81 and $47.49 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 32.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($40.83 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,850. At the 25th percentile ($24.40) it shrinks by about $980. The total moves by 10.8% or 5.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 124,230 jobs in the Appleton area. That makes it the 174th 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% | $24.40 | $30.04 | $40.83 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.86 | $28.49 | $36.28 | $22.66 | 1.26 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $27.81 | $39.14 | $47.49 | $29.71 | 1.32 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
Appleton: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Appleton 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
$8,700 to $15,600
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,900 to $20,800
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$19,100 to $26,000
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,950 – $8,900 | $7,950 – $11,900 | $10,900 – $14,900 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,700 – $15,600 | $13,900 – $20,800 | $19,100 – $26,000 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,400 – $22,300 | $19,800 – $29,700 | $27,300 – $37,200 |
How Appleton compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Appleton. Wausau is the lowest at about $15,900 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 80 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WIthis page | $8,700 – $26,000 | $17,400 | |
| Oshkosh, WI20 miles | $9,250 – $27,700 | $18,500 | +7% |
| Green Bay, WI20 miles | $8,450 – $25,300 | $16,900 | −3% |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $8,600 – $25,900 | $17,200 | −1% |
| Wausau, WI80 miles | $7,950 – $23,900 | $15,900 | −8% |
| Milwaukee, WI100 miles | $8,650 – $26,000 | $17,300 | level |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | −1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Appleton comes in at #68 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, Appleton is 1% above the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $8,650 – $26,000 | $17,300 | level |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $8,600 – $25,800 | $17,200 | −1% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $8,450 – $25,300 | $16,900 | −3% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $9,250 – $27,700 | $18,500 | +7% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | −2% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $8,500 – $25,400 | $17,000 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Appleton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Appleton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $8,750 – $26,200 | $17,500 | +1% |
| Amarillo, TX | 123,930 jobs | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | −16% |
| Crestview, FL | 125,050 jobs | $7,600 – $22,900 | $15,200 | −12% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $8,750 – $26,200 | $17,500 | +1% |
Climate in Appleton: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Appleton (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Appleton (7 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Appleton gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 49 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.2 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 25 | 10 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 29 | 12 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 22 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 34 | 3.2 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 46 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 57 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 61 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 39 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 43 | 28 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Dec | 31 | 17 | 1.8 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Appleton?
Because every project leans on different trades, Appleton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, metal roof runs +7% and window replacement −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,600 – $13,100 | +6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,350 | +5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $3,900 | −2% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,400 – $34,200 | +7% |
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Vinyl siding in Appleton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Appleton?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,700 to $26,000 in the Appleton area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,900 to $20,800. 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 Appleton?
About $4.15 to $12.50 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 Appleton or Oshkosh?
Oshkosh is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $18,500, which is 7% more than Appleton ($17,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Appleton?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $9,450 out of $17,400. Materials are 45% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Appleton?
$8,700 to $26,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Appleton?
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 Appleton area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Appleton expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Appleton is 1% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($17,100 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Appleton?
The BLS median is $30.04 an hour in the Appleton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.40 to $40.83.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Appleton?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,700 to $15,600 and premium work $19,100 to $26,000. 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 Appleton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. September and October 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 Appleton
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.