Front door cost in Tuscaloosa, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $430 – $2,350
- Per door
- $434 – $2,330
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #236
- 1 = most expensive
A new front door in Tuscaloosa, AL usually costs $430 to $2,350 for 1 door. That works out to about $434 to $2,330 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $120 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.49 an hour in the Tuscaloosa area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Tuscaloosa, AL, standard level
$1,000 to $1,750
About $1,003 to $1,761 per door before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $290 | $350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Tuscaloosa, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 77% |
| Labor | $240 | $320 | $400 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $430 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
Where the Tuscaloosa 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 $23.49 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Tuscaloosa is 0.80 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 23% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tuscaloosa is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,050 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.7: $0 to $0.
How Tuscaloosa compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Tuscaloosa. Montgomery is the lowest at about $1,350 (midpoint, 1 door), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, ALthis page | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Birmingham, AL60 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL95 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Decatur, AL105 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Huntsville, AL130 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Auburn, AL140 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,400 | level |
| Alabama (statewide) | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tuscaloosa ranks #236 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tuscaloosa is 0% below the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| 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 | −1% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,400 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tuscaloosa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $400 – $2,200 | $1,300 | −5% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +14% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
Tuscaloosa weather and the front door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Northport 2 S (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 Tuscaloosa are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tuscaloosa gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are February, March and April (5.6 inches in February). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 89 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 | 56 | 35 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 38 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 45 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 52 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 60 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 68 | 5.3 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 71 | 4.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 71 | 4.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 65 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 53 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 42 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 37 | 5.2 | Workable |
What local crews earn in Tuscaloosa
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 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 Tuscaloosa the blend is 0.80.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $23.49 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.52 and $27.84 an hour. About 260 work in the metro. That is 24.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $18.72 an hour, which is 21% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.91 and $22.76 an hour. BLS counts 770 of them working in the area, 71.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $50 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $35. That is a swing of roughly 2.5% to 3.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tuscaloosa has 108,460 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 192nd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $20.52 | $23.49 | $27.84 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $16.91 | $18.72 | $22.76 | $23.84 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Tuscaloosa
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tuscaloosa. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from single entry door to front and side doors.
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 $2,350
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $430 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $870 – $2,400 | $2,000 – $3,500 | $3,150 – $4,650 |
What nearby projects cost in Tuscaloosa
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tuscaloosa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−8%) and patio door lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,300 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −8% |
Why two Tuscaloosa quotes can differ
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.
Frame
Frame repair adds $75-$200+; rebuilding the opening for a new size costs $7-$20 per linear foot for framing.
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Front door in Tuscaloosa: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Tuscaloosa?
For 1 door, expect $430 to $2,350 in the Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa?
About $434 to $2,330 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 Tuscaloosa or Birmingham?
Birmingham is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 1% more than Tuscaloosa ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tuscaloosa?
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 Tuscaloosa?
$870 to $4,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Tuscaloosa?
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 Tuscaloosa area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tuscaloosa expensive for front door compared with the rest of Alabama?
Tuscaloosa is 0% 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 Tuscaloosa?
The BLS median is $23.49 an hour in the Tuscaloosa area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.52 to $27.84.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Tuscaloosa?
For 1 door, basic work runs $430 to $1,200 and premium work $1,550 to $2,350. Basic means: basic steel door, same size opening. Premium means: wood or custom door, frame work needed.
+When is the best time to replace a front door in Tuscaloosa?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. 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.
Front door near Tuscaloosa
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.