Front door cost in Auburn, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $430 – $2,300
- Per door
- $429 – $2,322
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #253
- 1 = most expensive
Auburn homeowners pay roughly $430 to $2,300 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $429 to $2,322 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Auburn is 8% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.89 an hour in the Auburn area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Auburn, AL, standard level
$1,000 to $1,750
About $997 to $1,754 per door before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $280 | $350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Auburn, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 77% |
| Labor | $240 | $320 | $390 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $430 | $1,400 | $2,300 | 100% |
Where the Auburn price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.89 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Auburn is 0.79 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 23% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Auburn metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,050, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Auburn is 0.79 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.89 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.02 and $26.50 an hour. BLS counts 200 of them working in the area, 27.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $19.09 an hour, 20% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.03 and $23.41 an hour. About 740 work in the metro. That is 101.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.50 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $40. At the 25th percentile ($20.02) it shrinks by about $35. The total moves by 3.1% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,710 jobs in the Auburn-Opelika area. That makes it the 252nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $20.02 | $22.89 | $26.50 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $17.03 | $19.09 | $23.41 | $23.84 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Auburn bid
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
Door material
Basic steel doors run about $200-$600 for the door; fiberglass and wood go to $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Double doors
A double front door costs $1,500-$6,500+ installed; the doors alone are $1,200-$5,000.
Auburn against nearby metros and the rest of Alabama
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Auburn. Albany is the lowest at about $1,350 (midpoint, 1 door), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, ALthis page | $430 – $2,300 | $1,400 | |
| Columbus, GA40 miles | $420 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Montgomery, AL50 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | level |
| Dothan, AL85 miles | $410 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −2% |
| Birmingham, AL100 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Albany, GA100 miles | $390 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −4% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Auburn comes in at #253 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Auburn is 1% below the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Auburn's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Auburn against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +5% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $630 – $2,900 | $1,750 | +28% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +4% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Auburn
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Auburn 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 2 common sizes.
Basic
$430 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,000 to $1,750
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,550 to $2,300
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $430 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 |
| front and side doors | $860 – $2,350 | $2,000 – $3,500 | $3,150 – $4,650 |
Related projects, priced for Auburn
Because every project leans on different trades, Auburn's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −8% and patio door −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −9% |
When to schedule front door in Auburn
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Auburn No.2 (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Auburn: 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.
Auburn gets about 56 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, June and December (5.7 inches in March). The station averages about 49 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 | 56 | 35 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 39 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 45 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 51 | 4.8 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 60 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 68 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 71 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 66 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 43 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 38 | 5.6 | Workable |
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Front door in Auburn: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Auburn?
For 1 door, expect $430 to $2,300 in the Auburn area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,000 to $1,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Auburn?
About $429 to $2,322 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $500 to $2,500.
+Is front door cheaper in Auburn or Columbus?
Columbus is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,350, which is 1% less than Auburn ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Auburn?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $320 out of $1,400. Materials are 77% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Auburn?
$860 to $4,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Auburn?
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 Auburn area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Auburn expensive for front door compared with the rest of Alabama?
Auburn is 1% below the Alabama statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Auburn?
The BLS median is $22.89 an hour in the Auburn area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.02 to $26.50.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Auburn?
For 1 door, basic work runs $430 to $1,200 and premium work $1,550 to $2,300. Basic means: basic steel door, same size opening. Premium means: wood or custom door, frame work needed.
+Is there a bad season to replace a front door in Auburn?
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.
Front door near Auburn
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 Front Door Replacement 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 = HomeGuide's door prices, from about $200 for a basic steel door to $2,000 for higher-end fiberglass or wood.