Front door cost in Bakersfield, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $540 – $2,650
- Per door
- $537 – $2,647
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #31
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Bakersfield, plan on $540 to $2,650 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $537 to $2,647 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% higher than the national one. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.2).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Bakersfield, CA, standard level
$1,150 to $2,000
About $1,170 to $2,014 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $780 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $390 | $480 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Bakersfield, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $210 | $1,150 | $2,100 | 73% |
| Labor | $330 | $430 | $540 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $540 | $1,600 | $2,650 | 100% |
What is behind the Bakersfield number
Labor is 27% of the midpoint bill here, against 27% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (85%), general maintenance and repair workers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Bakersfield the blended ratio comes out at 1.09.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bakersfield metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,150, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Climate in Bakersfield: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bakersfield Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Bakersfield (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Bakersfield gets about 6 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (1.2 inches in January). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 112 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 | 59 | 41 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 43 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 51 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 58 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 65 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 98 | 71 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 70 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 65 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 55 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 45 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 40 | 1.1 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Bakersfield
Because every project leans on different trades, Bakersfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +7% and storm door +6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $640 – $6,450 | +7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,800 – $16,000 | +7% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $750 – $3,950 | +7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Bakersfield
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bakersfield 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
$540 to $1,400
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,150 to $2,000
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,800 to $2,650
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $540 – $1,400 | $1,150 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,650 |
| front and side doors | $1,050 – $2,750 | $2,350 – $4,050 | $3,600 – $5,300 |
How Bakersfield compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Bakersfield. Visalia is the lowest at about $1,600 (midpoint, 1 door), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield, CAthis page | $540 – $2,650 | $1,600 | |
| Visalia, CA60 miles | $530 – $2,650 | $1,600 | −1% |
| Oxnard, CA70 miles | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +3% |
| Los Angeles, CA90 miles | $580 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +5% |
| Santa Maria, CA95 miles | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +3% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA95 miles | $580 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +4% |
| California (statewide) | $580 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +4% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Bakersfield comes in at #31 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Bakersfield is 4% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $580 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +5% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $650 – $2,900 | $1,750 | +11% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $550 – $2,600 | $1,600 | −1% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $570 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +5% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $610 – $2,750 | $1,700 | +6% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $580 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Bakersfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bakersfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $400 – $2,250 | $1,300 | −17% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $490 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −6% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −12% |
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +3% |
Front door: what moves the price in Bakersfield
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.
Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield is 1.09 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $31.99 an hour, which is 10% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.72 and $38.81 an hour. BLS counts 1,100 of them working in the area, 32.5 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 $24.42 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.02 and $33.05 an hour. About 2,490 work in the metro. That is 73.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($38.81 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $80. At the 25th percentile ($24.72) it shrinks by about $85. The total moves by 5.0% or 5.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 338,230 jobs in the Bakersfield-Delano area. That makes it the 77th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.22% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $24.72 | $31.99 | $38.81 | $29.12 | 1.10 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.02 | $24.42 | $33.05 | $23.84 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
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Front door in Bakersfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Bakersfield?
For 1 door, expect $540 to $2,650 in the Bakersfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,150 to $2,000. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Bakersfield?
About $537 to $2,647 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 Bakersfield or Visalia?
Visalia is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,600, which is 1% less than Bakersfield ($1,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bakersfield?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $430 out of $1,600. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Bakersfield?
$1,050 to $5,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Bakersfield?
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 Bakersfield area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bakersfield expensive for front door compared with the rest of California?
Bakersfield is 4% below the California statewide estimate ($1,650 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bakersfield?
The BLS median is $31.99 an hour in the Bakersfield area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.72 to $38.81.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Bakersfield?
For 1 door, basic work runs $540 to $1,400 and premium work $1,800 to $2,650. 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 Bakersfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. May 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 Bakersfield
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.