Front door cost in Phoenix, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $490 – $2,400
- Per door
- $488 – $2,398
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #125
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Phoenix, plan on $490 to $2,400 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $488 to $2,398 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.0).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Phoenix, AZ, standard level
$1,050 to $1,800
About $1,061 to $1,825 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $360 | $440 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Phoenix, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 72% |
| Labor | $300 | $400 | $500 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $490 | $1,450 | $2,400 | 100% |
Where the Phoenix price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Phoenix wages are 0.99 times the national level. Labor makes up about 28% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Phoenix metro is 95.0 (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 (103.3) and land at $0 to $0.
Related projects, priced for Phoenix
Because every project leans on different trades, Phoenix's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs −3% and window replacement −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,550 | −3% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Phoenix
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Phoenix 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
$490 to $1,250
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,050 to $1,800
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,650 to $2,400
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $490 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| front and side doors | $980 – $2,500 | $2,100 – $3,650 | $3,250 – $4,800 |
Phoenix labor market for front door
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 Phoenix is 0.99 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $29.00 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.36 and $35.30 an hour. BLS counts 12,710 of them working in the area, 53.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $23.52 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.29 and $29.98 an hour. About 26,350 work in the metro. That is 110.9 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 ($35.30 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $75. At the 25th percentile ($23.36) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 5.1% or 4.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,375,760 jobs in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. That makes it the 11th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.53% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $23.36 | $29.00 | $35.30 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $20.29 | $23.52 | $29.98 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
How Phoenix compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Phoenix. Yuma is the lowest at about $1,400 (midpoint, 1 door), 110 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZthis page | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | |
| Tucson, AZ75 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ105 miles | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Yuma, AZ110 miles | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −4% |
| Flagstaff, AZ185 miles | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| El Centro, CA190 miles | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +13% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Phoenix comes in at #125 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Phoenix is 1% above the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −4% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Phoenix's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Phoenix against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $570 – $2,600 | $1,600 | +10% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $650 – $2,900 | $1,750 | +23% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $470 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +3% |
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $580 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +14% |
Climate in Phoenix: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Phoenix Deer Valley Muni Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Phoenix (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Phoenix gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (1.2 inches in February). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 159 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 | 65 | 44 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 46 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 75 | 51 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 57 | 0.3 | Workable |
| May | 92 | 65 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 102 | 73 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 104 | 81 | 0.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 103 | 81 | 1.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 98 | 75 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 86 | 63 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 74 | 51 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 0.8 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Phoenix 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.
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Front door in Phoenix: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Phoenix?
For 1 door, expect $490 to $2,400 in the Phoenix area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,050 to $1,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Phoenix?
About $488 to $2,398 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 Phoenix or Tucson?
Tucson is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 4% less than Phoenix ($1,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Phoenix?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $400 out of $1,450. Materials are 72% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Phoenix?
$980 to $4,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Phoenix?
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 Phoenix area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Phoenix expensive for front door compared with the rest of Arizona?
Phoenix is 1% above the Arizona statewide estimate ($1,450 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Phoenix?
The BLS median is $29.00 an hour in the Phoenix area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.36 to $35.30.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Phoenix?
For 1 door, basic work runs $490 to $1,250 and premium work $1,650 to $2,400. 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 Phoenix?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. 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.
Front door near Phoenix
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.