Front door cost in Bowling Green, KY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $460 – $2,350
- Per door
- $456 – $2,364
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #173
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Bowling Green, plan on $460 to $2,350 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $456 to $2,364 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $25.33 an hour in the Bowling Green area, 13% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Bowling Green, KY, standard level
$1,050 to $1,800
About $1,028 to $1,792 per door before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $320 | $390 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Bowling Green, KY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 75% |
| Labor | $260 | $350 | $440 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $460 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
Where the Bowling Green price comes from
Labor is 25% 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 Bowling Green the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bowling Green metro is 96.2 (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 (90.2) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Bowling Green quotes can differ
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.
Frame
Frame repair adds $75-$200+; rebuilding the opening for a new size costs $7-$20 per linear foot for framing.
Climate in Bowling Green: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bowling Green Warren Co Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Bowling Green (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Bowling Green gets about 50 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 9 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 47 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 | 46 | 28 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 31 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 60 | 38 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 47 | 4.8 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 57 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 66 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 70 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 68 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 72 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 49 | 32 | 4.3 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Bowling Green
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bowling Green 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
$1,050 to $1,800
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 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $910 – $2,450 | $2,050 – $3,600 | $3,200 – $4,750 |
Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green is 0.88 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $25.33 an hour, which is 13% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.62 and $25.33 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 58.4 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 $22.06 an hour, 7% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.31 and $28.92 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 101.0 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 ($25.33 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $0. At the 25th percentile ($22.62) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 0.0% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 82,160 jobs in the Bowling Green area. That makes it the 231st 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% | $22.62 | $25.33 | $25.33 | $29.12 | 0.87 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.31 | $22.06 | $28.92 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Bowling Green against nearby metros and the rest of Kentucky
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Bowling Green. Clarksville is the lowest at about $1,400 (midpoint, 1 door), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KYthis page | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Nashville, TN70 miles | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Clarksville, TN70 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Louisville, KY90 miles | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Lexington, KY130 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Kentucky (statewide) | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Bowling Green comes in at #173 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Bowling Green is 0% above the Kentucky figure.
Other Kentucky metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Bowling Green's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bowling Green against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houma, LA | 83,440 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −4% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
What nearby projects cost in Bowling Green
Because every project leans on different trades, Bowling Green's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −6% and patio door −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,500 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −6% |
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Front door in Bowling Green: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Bowling Green?
For 1 door, expect $460 to $2,350 in the Bowling Green area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,050 to $1,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Bowling Green?
About $456 to $2,364 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 Bowling Green or Nashville?
Nashville is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 1% more than Bowling Green ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bowling Green?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $350 out of $1,400. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Bowling Green?
$910 to $4,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Bowling Green?
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 Bowling Green area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bowling Green expensive for front door compared with the rest of Kentucky?
Bowling Green is 0% above the Kentucky statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Kentucky; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bowling Green?
The BLS median is $25.33 an hour in the Bowling Green area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.62 to $25.33.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Bowling Green?
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 Bowling Green?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. September 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 Bowling Green
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.