Vinyl siding cost in Wausau, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,950 – $23,900
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.80 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #159
- 1 = most expensive
New vinyl siding in Wausau, WI usually costs $7,950 to $23,900 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. That works out to about $3.80 to $11.50 per sq ft of wall before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $900 less. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Wausau, WI, standard level
$12,700 to $19,100
About $6.05 to $9.10 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $6,400 | $9,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,700 | $19,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Wausau, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,900 | $11,800 | 50% |
| Labor | $4,000 | $8,000 | $12,000 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,950 | $15,900 | $23,900 | 100% |
Where the Wausau price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.03 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Wausau is 0.96 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Wausau is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $7,900 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $0 to $0.
Wausau 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, Wausau Dwtn 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 Wausau are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Wausau gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 64 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 23 | 7 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 27 | 10 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 21 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 32 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 45 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 55 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 59 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 57 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 70 | 49 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 40 | 25 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Dec | 28 | 14 | 1.5 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Wausau
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Wausau wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, metal roof comes out highest (+4%) and window replacement lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,350 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $980 – $3,850 | −3% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,900 – $33,300 | +4% |
What local crews earn in Wausau
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 Wausau the blend is 0.96.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.03 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $29.66 an hour. About 370 work in the metro. That is 53.2 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 $25.30 an hour, which is 12% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.07 and $30.00 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 73.3 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 $37.18 an hour, 25% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.60 and $42.90 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 24.4 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 $970 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $150. That is a swing of roughly 1.0% to 6.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Wausau has 69,530 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 261st 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% | $23.14 | $24.03 | $29.66 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.07 | $25.30 | $30.00 | $22.66 | 1.12 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $23.60 | $37.18 | $42.90 | $29.71 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Wausau
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.
Wausau: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Wausau. 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
$7,950 to $14,300
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,700 to $19,100
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$17,500 to $23,900
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,550 – $8,200 | $7,250 – $10,900 | $10,000 – $13,600 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,950 – $14,300 | $12,700 – $19,100 | $17,500 – $23,900 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,400 – $20,400 | $18,200 – $27,300 | $25,000 – $34,100 |
Is Wausau cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Wausau. Green Bay comes closest at about $16,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WIthis page | $7,950 – $23,900 | $15,900 | |
| Eau Claire, WI75 miles | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | +7% |
| Oshkosh, WI80 miles | $9,250 – $27,700 | $18,500 | +16% |
| Appleton, WI80 miles | $8,700 – $26,000 | $17,400 | +9% |
| Green Bay, WI90 miles | $8,450 – $25,300 | $16,900 | +6% |
| La Crosse, WI105 miles | $8,500 – $25,400 | $17,000 | +7% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | +8% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Wausau ranks #159 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Wausau is 7% below the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $8,650 – $26,000 | $17,300 | +9% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $8,600 – $25,800 | $17,200 | +8% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $8,450 – $25,300 | $16,900 | +6% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $8,700 – $26,000 | $17,400 | +9% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $9,250 – $27,700 | $18,500 | +16% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | +7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wausau against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $9,050 – $27,100 | $18,100 | +14% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $7,550 – $22,600 | $15,100 | −5% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | +6% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +6% |
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Vinyl siding in Wausau: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Wausau?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,950 to $23,900 in the Wausau area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,700 to $19,100. 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 Wausau?
About $3.80 to $11.50 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 Wausau or Eau Claire?
Eau Claire is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $16,900, which is 7% more than Wausau ($15,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wausau?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $8,000 out of $15,900. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Wausau?
$7,950 to $23,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Wausau?
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 Wausau area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wausau expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Wausau is 7% below 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 Wausau?
The BLS median is $24.03 an hour in the Wausau area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.14 to $29.66.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Wausau?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,950 to $14,300 and premium work $17,500 to $23,900. 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 Wausau?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April 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 Wausau
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.