Front door cost in Oxnard, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $570 – $2,700
- Per door
- $572 – $2,706
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #21
- 1 = most expensive
Oxnard homeowners pay roughly $570 to $2,700 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $572 to $2,706 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Oxnard is 9% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $35.61 an hour in the Oxnard area, 22% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Oxnard, CA, standard level
$1,200 to $2,050
About $1,212 to $2,065 per door before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $780 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $430 | $530 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Oxnard, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $210 | $1,150 | $2,100 | 71% |
| Labor | $360 | $480 | $600 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $570 | $1,650 | $2,700 | 100% |
Why Oxnard 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, Oxnard wages are 1.20 times the national level. Labor makes up about 29% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Oxnard 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 (110.5) and land at $0 to $0.
Front door: what moves the price in Oxnard
Frame
Frame repair adds $75-$200+; rebuilding the opening for a new size costs $7-$20 per linear foot for framing.
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).
Oxnard: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Oxnard 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
$570 to $1,450
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,200 to $2,050
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,850 to $2,700
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $570 – $1,450 | $1,200 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,700 |
| front and side doors | $1,150 – $2,850 | $2,400 – $4,150 | $3,700 – $5,400 |
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 Oxnard is 1.20 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $35.61 an hour, which is 22% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.47 and $40.40 an hour. BLS counts 2,050 of them working in the area, 63.3 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 $26.24 an hour, 10% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.36 and $31.07 an hour. About 2,700 work in the metro. That is 83.4 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 ($40.40 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $55. At the 25th percentile ($29.47) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 3.4% or 4.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 323,890 jobs in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area. That makes it the 79th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.21% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $29.47 | $35.61 | $40.40 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.36 | $26.24 | $31.07 | $23.84 | 1.10 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.20 | |||||
Oxnard against nearby metros and the rest of California
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $1,600 to $1,650 across Oxnard and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CAthis page | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | |
| Santa Maria, CA55 miles | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | level |
| Los Angeles, CA55 miles | $580 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +2% |
| Bakersfield, CA70 miles | $540 – $2,650 | $1,600 | −3% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA105 miles | $580 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +1% |
| Visalia, CA130 miles | $530 – $2,650 | $1,600 | −4% |
| California (statewide) | $580 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Oxnard comes in at #21 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Oxnard is 1% 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 | +2% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $650 – $2,900 | $1,750 | +8% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $550 – $2,600 | $1,600 | −4% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $570 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +2% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $610 – $2,750 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $580 – $2,700 | $1,650 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Oxnard's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oxnard against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $490 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −9% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −12% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $540 – $2,650 | $1,600 | −3% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −12% |
Related projects, priced for Oxnard
Because every project leans on different trades, Oxnard's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, storm door runs +11% and window replacement +8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $390 – $1,050 | +11% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $650 – $6,650 | +11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,100 | +8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $770 – $4,000 | +9% |
When to schedule front door in Oxnard
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Oxnard Ventura Co Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Oxnard: 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.
Oxnard gets about 13 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (3.3 inches in February). The station averages about 2 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 | 66 | 46 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 48 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 49 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 51 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 54 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 58 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 73 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 74 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 55 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 50 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 47 | 2.1 | Workable |
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Front door in Oxnard: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Oxnard?
For 1 door, expect $570 to $2,700 in the Oxnard area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,200 to $2,050. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Oxnard?
About $572 to $2,706 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 Oxnard or Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,650, which is 0% more than Oxnard ($1,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oxnard?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $480 out of $1,650. Materials are 71% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Oxnard?
$1,150 to $5,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Oxnard?
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 Oxnard area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oxnard expensive for front door compared with the rest of California?
Oxnard is 1% 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 Oxnard?
The BLS median is $35.61 an hour in the Oxnard area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.47 to $40.40.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Oxnard?
For 1 door, basic work runs $570 to $1,450 and premium work $1,850 to $2,700. 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 Oxnard?
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 Oxnard
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.