Front door cost in Sioux City, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $460 – $2,350
- Per door
- $455 – $2,326
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #215
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Sioux City, plan on $460 to $2,350 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $455 to $2,326 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.0).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Sioux City, IA, standard level
$1,000 to $1,750
About $1,016 to $1,765 per door before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $320 | $390 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Sioux City, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 74% |
| Labor | $270 | $360 | $450 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $460 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Sioux City number
Labor is 26% 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 Sioux City the blended ratio comes out at 0.89.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sioux City metro is 94.0 (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 (86.5) and land at $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Sioux City bid
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).
Sioux City 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 Sioux City is 0.89 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $24.57 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.02 and $29.52 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 46.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $27.63 an hour, 16% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.78 and $31.05 an hour. About 980 work in the metro. That is 130.6 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 ($29.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $60. At the 25th percentile ($22.02) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 4.2% or 2.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 75,010 jobs in the Sioux City area. That makes it the 247th 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% | $22.02 | $24.57 | $29.52 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.78 | $27.63 | $31.05 | $23.84 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Climate in Sioux City: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Sioux City Gateway Ap (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 Sioux City (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.
Sioux City gets about 29 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 36 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.3 inches. The station averages about 25 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 | 30 | 10 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 15 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 26 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 49 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 59 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 63 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 51 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 38 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 25 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 33 | 15 | 1.0 | Cold |
Sioux City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sioux City 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
$460 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,000 to $1,750
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,600 to $2,350
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $460 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $910 – $2,400 | $2,050 – $3,550 | $3,150 – $4,650 |
Is Sioux City cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Des Moines is the priciest of the group at $1,450. Lincoln is the cheapest at $1,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IAthis page | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Sioux Falls, SD75 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Omaha, NE85 miles | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Lincoln, NE120 miles | $440 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Des Moines, IA145 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +3% |
| Waterloo, IA195 miles | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $480 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Sioux City comes in at #215 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Sioux City is 2% below the Iowa figure.
Other Iowa metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +3% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +3% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $480 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −2% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Sioux City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $410 – $2,250 | $1,300 | −5% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $520 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +13% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −1% |
Related projects, priced for Sioux City
Because every project leans on different trades, Sioux City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −5% and storm door −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,600 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,500 | −5% |
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Front door in Sioux City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Sioux City?
For 1 door, expect $460 to $2,350 in the Sioux City area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,000 to $1,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Sioux City?
About $455 to $2,326 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 Sioux City or Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 0% less than Sioux City ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux City?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $360 out of $1,400. Materials are 74% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Sioux City?
$910 to $4,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Sioux City?
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 Sioux City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux City expensive for front door compared with the rest of Iowa?
Sioux City is 2% below the Iowa statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Sioux City?
The BLS median is $24.57 an hour in the Sioux City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.02 to $29.52.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Sioux City?
For 1 door, basic work runs $460 to $1,200 and premium work $1,600 to $2,350. 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 Sioux City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November 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 Sioux City
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.