Front door cost in Springfield, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $560 – $2,500
- Per door
- $556 – $2,487
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #55
- 1 = most expensive
Springfield homeowners pay roughly $560 to $2,500 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $556 to $2,487 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Springfield is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $37.01 an hour in the Springfield area, 27% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Springfield, IL, standard level
$1,150 to $1,900
About $1,135 to $1,908 per door before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $440 | $540 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,150 | $1,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Springfield, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,850 | 68% |
| Labor | $370 | $490 | $610 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $560 | $1,500 | $2,500 | 100% |
Where the Springfield price comes from
Labor is 32% 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 Springfield the blended ratio comes out at 1.23.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,050, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $0 to $0.
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 Springfield is 1.23 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $37.01 an hour, which is 27% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.51 and $39.67 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 28.8 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 $23.54 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.20 and $30.00 an hour. About 930 work in the metro. That is 92.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($39.67 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $30. At the 25th percentile ($26.51) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 2.0% or 8.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 100,810 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 203rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $26.51 | $37.01 | $39.67 | $29.12 | 1.27 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.20 | $23.54 | $30.00 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.23 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Springfield bid
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.
Springfield: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield 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
$560 to $1,350
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,150 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 | $560 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 |
| front and side doors | $1,100 – $2,650 | $2,250 – $3,800 | $3,450 – $4,950 |
When to schedule front door in Springfield
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Springfield #2 (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Springfield (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Springfield gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.1 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and August are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 23 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 | 36 | 19 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 22 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 63 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 64 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 33 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 24 | 2.3 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Springfield
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +6% and window replacement −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $380 – $990 | +5% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $610 – $6,350 | +6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $740 – $3,750 | +2% |
How Springfield compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. St. Louis is the priciest of the group at $1,550. Davenport is the cheapest at $1,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, ILthis page | $560 – $2,500 | $1,500 | |
| Bloomington, IL65 miles | $550 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $550 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Champaign, IL80 miles | $520 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −3% |
| St. Louis, MO85 miles | $550 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +3% |
| Davenport, IA115 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −6% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $590 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +9% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #55 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Springfield is 8% below the Illinois figure.
Other Illinois metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $610 – $2,800 | $1,700 | +12% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $550 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $540 – $2,450 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $520 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −3% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $550 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −12% |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $580 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +9% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −4% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $430 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −11% |
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Front door in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Springfield?
For 1 door, expect $560 to $2,500 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,150 to $1,900. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Springfield?
About $556 to $2,487 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 Springfield or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,500, which is 1% less than Springfield ($1,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $490 out of $1,500. Materials are 68% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Springfield?
$1,100 to $4,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Springfield?
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 Springfield area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for front door compared with the rest of Illinois?
Springfield is 8% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($1,650 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $37.01 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.51 to $39.67.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Springfield?
For 1 door, basic work runs $560 to $1,350 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.
+When is the best time to replace a front door in Springfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and August 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 Springfield
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.