Front door cost in Wichita, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $450 – $2,300
- Per door
- $445 – $2,309
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #249
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Wichita area: $450 to $2,300 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% lower than the US figure. 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 Wichita, KS, standard level
$1,000 to $1,750
About $1,004 to $1,750 per door before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $310 | $380 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Wichita, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 75% |
| Labor | $260 | $340 | $430 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $450 | $1,400 | $2,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Wichita number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Wichita wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 25% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Wichita is at 94.0 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 88.9: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Wichita trade wages
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 Wichita the blend is 0.86.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $24.49 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $29.66 an hour. About 1,210 work in the metro. That is 39.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $22.67 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.57 and $26.23 an hour. BLS counts 2,740 of them working in the area, 88.8 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 $25. That is a swing of roughly 1.7% to 4.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Wichita has 308,570 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 82nd 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% | $22.49 | $24.49 | $29.66 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.57 | $22.67 | $26.23 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Why two Wichita quotes can differ
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.
Is Wichita cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $1,350 to $1,450 across Wichita and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KSthis page | $450 – $2,300 | $1,400 | |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $430 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −2% |
| Topeka, KS125 miles | $450 – $2,300 | $1,400 | level |
| Oklahoma City, OK155 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Joplin, MO155 miles | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Kansas City, MO175 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +5% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Wichita ranks #249 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Wichita is 2% below the Kansas figure.
Elsewhere in Kansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $450 – $2,300 | $1,400 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wichita against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $460 – $2,400 | $1,400 | +3% |
Wichita: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Wichita. 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
$450 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,000 to $1,750
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,550 to $2,300
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $450 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 |
| front and side doors | $890 – $2,400 | $2,000 – $3,500 | $3,150 – $4,600 |
Planning more than one job in Wichita?
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Wichita wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−7%) and patio door lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,350 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −7% |
The best months for front door in Wichita
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Wichita (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 Wichita are February through June and September through December: 9 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Wichita gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 1.2 and 1.2 inches. The station averages about 65 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 | 44 | 23 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 49 | 26 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 36 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 45 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 56 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 70 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 69 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 83 | 60 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 47 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 35 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 25 | 1.2 | Workable |
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Front door in Wichita: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Wichita?
For 1 door, expect $450 to $2,300 in the Wichita 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 Wichita?
About $445 to $2,309 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 Wichita or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,350, which is 2% less than Wichita ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wichita?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $340 out of $1,400. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Wichita?
$890 to $4,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Wichita?
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 Wichita area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wichita expensive for front door compared with the rest of Kansas?
Wichita is 2% below the Kansas statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Wichita?
The BLS median is $24.49 an hour in the Wichita area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.49 to $29.66.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Wichita?
For 1 door, basic work runs $450 to $1,200 and premium work $1,550 to $2,300. 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 Wichita?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through December. February and December 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 Wichita
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.