Front door cost in Albany, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $390 – $2,250
- Per door
- $394 – $2,261
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #291
- 1 = most expensive
A new front door in Albany, GA usually costs $390 to $2,250 for 1 door. That works out to about $394 to $2,261 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $170 less. Carpenters earn a median of $18.46 an hour in the Albany area, 37% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Albany, GA, standard level
$950 to $1,700
About $954 to $1,701 per door before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $240 | $300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $950 | $1,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Albany, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 80% |
| Labor | $200 | $270 | $340 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $390 | $1,350 | $2,250 | 100% |
Where the Albany 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, Albany wages are 0.67 times the national level. Labor makes up about 20% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Albany is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,050 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.7: $0 to $0.
Is Albany cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Warner Robins is the priciest of the group at $1,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GAthis page | $390 – $2,250 | $1,350 | |
| Warner Robins, GA65 miles | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +4% |
| Columbus, GA70 miles | $420 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +3% |
| Dothan, AL85 miles | $410 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +2% |
| Macon, GA85 miles | $410 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +2% |
| Tallahassee, FL90 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +4% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $450 – $2,400 | $1,400 | +7% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Albany ranks #291 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Albany is 7% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $460 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +9% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +9% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $420 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +3% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $420 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +3% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,400 | +4% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $420 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albany against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +8% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +5% |
| Altoona, PA | 58,650 jobs | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +12% |
| Sebastian, FL | 57,620 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +4% |
Front door: what moves the price in Albany
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.
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
What local crews earn in Albany
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 Albany the blend is 0.67.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $18.46 an hour, 37% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.38 and $23.55 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 13.7 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 $21.00 an hour, which is 12% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.97 and $24.51 an hour. BLS counts 500 of them working in the area, 85.6 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 $60 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $15. That is a swing of roughly 1.0% to 4.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Albany has 58,390 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 293rd 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% | $17.38 | $18.46 | $23.55 | $29.12 | 0.63 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $16.97 | $21.00 | $24.51 | $23.84 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.67 | |||||
Albany 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, Albany Sw Ga Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Albany are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Albany gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.1 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 106 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 | 62 | 39 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 42 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 48 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 88 | 63 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 57 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 46 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Albany
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Albany wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−10%) and patio door lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −15% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $520 – $5,000 | −17% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $610 – $3,300 | −11% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Albany
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Albany. 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
$390 to $1,150
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$950 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 | $390 – $1,150 | $950 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,250 |
| front and side doors | $790 – $2,300 | $1,900 – $3,400 | $3,050 – $4,500 |
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Front door in Albany: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Albany?
For 1 door, expect $390 to $2,250 in the Albany area. A standard-spec job lands at $950 to $1,700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Albany?
About $394 to $2,261 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 Albany or Warner Robins?
Warner Robins is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 4% more than Albany ($1,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albany?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $270 out of $1,350. Materials are 80% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Albany?
$790 to $4,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Albany?
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 Albany area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albany expensive for front door compared with the rest of Georgia?
Albany is 7% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Albany?
The BLS median is $18.46 an hour in the Albany area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.38 to $23.55.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Albany?
For 1 door, basic work runs $390 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 Albany?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September 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 Albany
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.