Front door cost in Miami, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $470 – $2,500
- Per door
- $466 – $2,503
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #82
- 1 = most expensive
A new front door in Miami, FL usually costs $470 to $2,500 for 1 door. That works out to about $466 to $2,503 per door before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Carpenters earn a median of $24.79 an hour in the Miami area, 15% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Miami, FL, standard level
$1,100 to $1,900
About $1,077 to $1,892 per door before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $770 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $310 | $380 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,100 | $1,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Miami, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $210 | $1,150 | $2,050 | 77% |
| Labor | $260 | $350 | $430 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $470 | $1,500 | $2,500 | 100% |
Where the Miami price comes from
Labor is 23% 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 Miami the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Miami is at 103.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,150 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 114.2: $0 to $0.
Miami 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, Miami Beach (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Miami: 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.
Miami gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and September (8.4 inches in September). The station averages about 30 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 | 74 | 61 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 75 | 63 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 77 | 65 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 70 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 74 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 77 | 7.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 78 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 78 | 7.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 87 | 77 | 8.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 84 | 74 | 6.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 79 | 69 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 76 | 65 | 2.3 | Workable |
How Miami compares
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 $1,400 to $1,500 across Miami and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FLthis page | $470 – $2,500 | $1,500 | |
| Naples, FL55 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −6% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL80 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −7% |
| Cape Coral, FL100 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −6% |
| Punta Gorda, FL110 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −7% |
| Sebastian, FL110 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −7% |
| Florida (statewide) | $450 – $2,400 | $1,400 | −5% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Miami ranks #82 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Miami is 5% above the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −6% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −6% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −6% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −5% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −6% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Miami against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $460 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −2% |
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $570 – $2,600 | $1,600 | +7% |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −3% |
What nearby projects cost in Miami
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Miami wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (level) and patio door lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $930 | −3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,600 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,700 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,700 | level |
Why two Miami quotes can differ
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.
What local crews earn in Miami
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 Miami the blend is 0.86.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $24.79 an hour, 15% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.65 and $29.32 an hour. About 10,100 work in the metro. That is 35.8 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 $22.26 an hour, which is 7% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.49 and $27.91 an hour. BLS counts 31,890 of them working in the area, 113.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $55 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $35. That is a swing of roughly 2.5% to 3.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach has 2,819,940 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 9th 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% | $21.65 | $24.79 | $29.32 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.49 | $22.26 | $27.91 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Miami: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Miami. 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
$470 to $1,300
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,100 to $1,900
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,700 to $2,500
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $470 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 |
| front and side doors | $930 – $2,550 | $2,150 – $3,800 | $3,400 – $5,000 |
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Front door in Miami: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Miami?
For 1 door, expect $470 to $2,500 in the Miami area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,100 to $1,900. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Miami?
About $466 to $2,503 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 Miami or Naples?
Naples is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 6% less than Miami ($1,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Miami?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $350 out of $1,500. Materials are 77% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Miami?
$930 to $5,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Miami?
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 Miami area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Miami expensive for front door compared with the rest of Florida?
Miami is 5% above the Florida statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Miami?
The BLS median is $24.79 an hour in the Miami area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.65 to $29.32.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Miami?
For 1 door, basic work runs $470 to $1,300 and premium work $1,700 to $2,500. 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 Miami?
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 Miami
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.