Front door cost in Kahului, HI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $630 – $2,900
- Per door
- $627 – $2,904
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +18%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #3
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Kahului, plan on $630 to $2,900 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $627 to $2,904 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 18% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $39.47 an hour in the Kahului area, 36% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Kahului, HI, standard level
$1,300 to $2,200
About $1,310 to $2,221 per door before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $830 | $1,650 |
| Labor | $480 | $590 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,200 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Kahului, HI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $220 | $1,250 | $2,250 | 70% |
| Labor | $400 | $540 | $670 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $630 | $1,750 | $2,900 | 100% |
Where the Kahului price comes from
Labor is 30% 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 Kahului the blended ratio comes out at 1.35.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kahului metro is 111.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,250, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (109.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Kahului against nearby metros and the rest of Hawaii
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Honolulu is the priciest of the group at $1,800. Santa Cruz is the cheapest at $1,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HIthis page | $630 – $2,900 | $1,750 | |
| Honolulu, HI110 miles | $670 – $3,000 | $1,800 | +3% |
| Santa Rosa, CA2340 miles | $600 – $2,750 | $1,700 | −5% |
| Santa Cruz, CA2350 miles | $580 – $2,700 | $1,650 | −6% |
| San Francisco, CA2355 miles | $650 – $2,900 | $1,750 | level |
| Napa, CA2370 miles | $610 – $2,750 | $1,700 | −5% |
| Hawaii (statewide) | $630 – $2,900 | $1,800 | +1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −15% |
Across 300 US metros, Kahului comes in at #3 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Kahului is 1% below the Hawaii figure.
Other Hawaii metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $670 – $3,000 | $1,800 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Kahului's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kahului against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −22% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −18% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −21% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −22% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Kahului
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kahului 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
$630 to $1,550
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,300 to $2,200
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$2,000 to $2,900
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $630 – $1,550 | $1,300 – $2,200 | $2,000 – $2,900 |
| front and side doors | $1,250 – $3,100 | $2,600 – $4,450 | $4,000 – $5,800 |
Kahului 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 Kahului is 1.35 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $39.47 an hour, which is 36% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $30.77 and $48.89 an hour. BLS counts 700 of them working in the area, 94.9 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 $30.76 an hour, 29% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $27.16 and $38.06 an hour. About 1,350 work in the metro. That is 183.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($48.89 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($30.77) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 6.2% or 5.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 73,750 jobs in the Kahului-Wailuku area. That makes it the 250th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $30.77 | $39.47 | $48.89 | $29.12 | 1.36 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $27.16 | $30.76 | $38.06 | $23.84 | 1.29 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.35 | |||||
Why two Kahului 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.
Planning more than one job in Kahului?
Because every project leans on different trades, Kahului's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +24% and window replacement +19%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $430 – $1,150 | +21% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $720 – $7,450 | +24% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,450 – $17,700 | +19% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $860 – $4,400 | +19% |
Climate in Kahului: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Kahului Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through July is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Kahului (10 of 12 months). August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Kahului gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, March and December (2.8 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 39 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 | 82 | 64 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 82 | 64 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 83 | 65 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 85 | 67 | 1.3 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 68 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 70 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 90 | 72 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 71 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 89 | 70 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 86 | 68 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 83 | 66 | 2.8 | Workable |
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Front door in Kahului: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Kahului?
For 1 door, expect $630 to $2,900 in the Kahului area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,300 to $2,200. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Kahului?
About $627 to $2,904 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 Kahului or Honolulu?
Honolulu is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,800, which is 3% more than Kahului ($1,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kahului?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $540 out of $1,750. Materials are 70% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Kahului?
$1,250 to $5,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Kahului?
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 Kahului area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kahului expensive for front door compared with the rest of Hawaii?
Kahului is 1% below the Hawaii statewide estimate ($1,800 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Hawaii; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Kahului?
The BLS median is $39.47 an hour in the Kahului area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.77 to $48.89.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Kahului?
For 1 door, basic work runs $630 to $1,550 and premium work $2,000 to $2,900. 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 Kahului?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through July. June and July 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 Kahului
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.