Front door cost in Jonesboro, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $410 – $2,250
- Per door
- $407 – $2,238
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #294
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Jonesboro, plan on $410 to $2,250 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $407 to $2,238 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $21.13 an hour in the Jonesboro area, 27% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Jonesboro, AR, standard level
$960 to $1,700
About $956 to $1,689 per door before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $260 | $320 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $960 | $1,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Jonesboro, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,850 | 78% |
| Labor | $220 | $290 | $370 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $410 | $1,300 | $2,250 | 100% |
Why Jonesboro prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Jonesboro wages are 0.73 times the national level. Labor makes up about 22% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jonesboro metro is 93.6 (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 (85.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Climate in Jonesboro: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Jonesboro Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Jonesboro (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jonesboro gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and September are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 66 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 | 47 | 31 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 34 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 41 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 50 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 60 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 68 | 3.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 70 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 62 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 40 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 33 | 4.5 | Workable |
Is Jonesboro cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Jonesboro. Little Rock comes closest at about $1,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, ARthis page | $410 – $2,250 | $1,300 | |
| Memphis, TN65 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +6% |
| Jackson, TN100 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +5% |
| Little Rock, AR120 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +2% |
| Springfield, MO180 miles | $450 – $2,300 | $1,400 | +5% |
| Clarksville, TN180 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +5% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $430 – $2,250 | $1,350 | +2% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Jonesboro comes in at #294 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Jonesboro is 2% below the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +2% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +3% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $400 – $2,250 | $1,300 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Jonesboro's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jonesboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +10% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $460 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +10% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $410 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +2% |
| Alexandria, LA | 60,000 jobs | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | +2% |
What nearby projects cost in Jonesboro
Because every project leans on different trades, Jonesboro's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −11% and patio door −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −15% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $520 – $5,050 | −16% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $600 – $3,250 | −12% |
Cost by quality level and size in Jonesboro
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jonesboro 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
$410 to $1,150
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$960 to $1,700
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,500 to $2,250
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $410 – $1,150 | $960 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,250 |
| front and side doors | $810 – $2,300 | $1,900 – $3,400 | $3,000 – $4,500 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Jonesboro 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.
Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro is 0.73 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $21.13 an hour, which is 27% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.07 and $24.23 an hour. BLS counts 110 of them working in the area, 18.1 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 $18.46 an hour, 23% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.72 and $22.55 an hour. About 560 work in the metro. That is 92.4 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 ($24.23 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $35. At the 25th percentile ($19.07) it shrinks by about $25. The total moves by 2.7% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,620 jobs in the Jonesboro area. That makes it the 286th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $19.07 | $21.13 | $24.23 | $29.12 | 0.73 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $16.72 | $18.46 | $22.55 | $23.84 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.73 | |||||
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Front door in Jonesboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Jonesboro?
For 1 door, expect $410 to $2,250 in the Jonesboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $960 to $1,700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Jonesboro?
About $407 to $2,238 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 Jonesboro or Memphis?
Memphis is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 6% more than Jonesboro ($1,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jonesboro?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $290 out of $1,300. Materials are 78% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Jonesboro?
$810 to $4,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Jonesboro?
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 Jonesboro area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jonesboro expensive for front door compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Jonesboro is 2% below the Arkansas statewide estimate ($1,350 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Jonesboro?
The BLS median is $21.13 an hour in the Jonesboro area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.07 to $24.23.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Jonesboro?
For 1 door, basic work runs $410 to $1,150 and premium work $1,500 to $2,250. 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 Jonesboro?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. January and September 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 Jonesboro
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.