Vinyl siding cost in Madison, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,600 – $25,800
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.10 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #78
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Madison, plan on $8,600 to $25,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $4.10 to $12.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $30.52 an hour in the Madison area, 5% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Madison, WI, standard level
$13,800 to $20,700
About $6.55 to $9.85 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $7,450 | $11,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $13,800 | $20,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Madison, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,900 | $11,800 | 46% |
| Labor | $4,650 | $9,350 | $14,000 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,600 | $17,200 | $25,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Madison number
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, Madison wages are 1.11 times the national level. Labor makes up about 54% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Madison 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 (97.3) and land at $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Madison
Because every project leans on different trades, Madison's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +5% and attic insulation −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,500 – $13,000 | +5% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,300 | +3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,750 – $15,300 | +3% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −2% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,100 – $33,600 | +5% |
Climate in Madison: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Madison Dane Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Madison (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Madison gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 52 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.2 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 27 | 12 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 31 | 15 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 44 | 25 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 57 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 47 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 60 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 51 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 40 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 45 | 29 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 32 | 18 | 1.6 | Cold |
Is Madison cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Oshkosh is the priciest of the group at $18,500. Dubuque is the cheapest at $16,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WIthis page | $8,600 – $25,800 | $17,200 | |
| Janesville, WI40 miles | $9,050 – $27,100 | $18,100 | +5% |
| Rockford, IL60 miles | $9,050 – $27,200 | $18,100 | +5% |
| Dubuque, IA80 miles | $8,200 – $24,600 | $16,400 | −5% |
| Oshkosh, WI85 miles | $9,250 – $27,700 | $18,500 | +7% |
| La Crosse, WI85 miles | $8,500 – $25,400 | $17,000 | −2% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | −1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Madison comes in at #78 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, Madison 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 | +1% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $8,450 – $25,300 | $16,900 | −2% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $8,700 – $26,000 | $17,400 | +1% |
| 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 Madison's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Madison against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −11% |
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $8,000 – $24,000 | $16,000 | −7% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $7,800 – $23,400 | $15,600 | −10% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $8,850 – $26,500 | $17,700 | +3% |
Madison 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 Madison is 1.11 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $30.52 an hour, which is 5% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.71 and $39.68 an hour. BLS counts 2,320 of them working in the area, 56.9 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 $27.40 an hour, 21% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.70 and $31.94 an hour. About 2,370 work in the metro. That is 58.1 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 $35.79 an hour, which is 20% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.55 and $50.20 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 8.3 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 ($39.68 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,600. At the 25th percentile ($25.71) it shrinks by about $830. The total moves by 9.2% or 4.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 408,070 jobs in the Madison area. That makes it the 61st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $25.71 | $30.52 | $39.68 | $29.12 | 1.05 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.70 | $27.40 | $31.94 | $22.66 | 1.21 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $24.55 | $35.79 | $50.20 | $29.71 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Madison bid
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.
Madison: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Madison 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
$8,600 to $15,500
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,800 to $20,700
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$18,900 to $25,800
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,900 – $8,850 | $7,850 – $11,800 | $10,800 – $14,800 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,600 – $15,500 | $13,800 – $20,700 | $18,900 – $25,800 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,300 – $22,100 | $19,700 – $29,500 | $27,100 – $36,900 |
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Vinyl siding in Madison: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Madison?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,600 to $25,800 in the Madison area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,800 to $20,700. 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 Madison?
About $4.10 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 Madison or Janesville?
Janesville is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $18,100, which is 5% more than Madison ($17,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Madison?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $9,350 out of $17,200. Materials are 46% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Madison?
$8,600 to $25,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Madison?
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 Madison area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Madison expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Madison 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 Madison?
The BLS median is $30.52 an hour in the Madison area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.71 to $39.68.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Madison?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,600 to $15,500 and premium work $18,900 to $25,800. 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 Madison?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. October and November 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 Madison
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.