Front door cost in Alexandria, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $420 – $2,250
- Per door
- $423 – $2,267
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #288
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Alexandria, plan on $420 to $2,250 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $423 to $2,267 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $22.48 an hour in the Alexandria area, 23% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Alexandria, LA, standard level
$980 to $1,700
About $976 to $1,714 per door before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $280 | $350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $980 | $1,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Alexandria, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,850 | 77% |
| Labor | $240 | $310 | $390 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $420 | $1,350 | $2,250 | 100% |
What is behind the Alexandria number
Labor is 23% 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 Alexandria the blended ratio comes out at 0.79.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Alexandria metro is 93.7 (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 (85.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Alexandria
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Alexandria 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
$420 to $1,150
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$980 to $1,700
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,550 to $2,250
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $420 – $1,150 | $980 – $1,700 | $1,550 – $2,250 |
| front and side doors | $850 – $2,300 | $1,950 – $3,450 | $3,050 – $4,550 |
Alexandria 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 Alexandria is 0.79 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.48 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.58 and $26.89 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 30.0 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 $20.65 an hour, 13% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $15.06 and $25.96 an hour. About 630 work in the metro. That is 105.0 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 ($26.89 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $50. At the 25th percentile ($18.58) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 3.8% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,000 jobs in the Alexandria area. That makes it the 288th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $18.58 | $22.48 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $15.06 | $20.65 | $25.96 | $23.84 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Alexandria against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Baton Rouge is the priciest of the group at $1,400. Lake Charles is the cheapest at $1,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LAthis page | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | |
| Lafayette, LA95 miles | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA95 miles | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | level |
| Monroe, LA95 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA100 miles | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +4% |
| Shreveport, LA105 miles | $430 – $2,250 | $1,350 | level |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Alexandria comes in at #288 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Alexandria is 1% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +2% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +4% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | level |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $430 – $2,250 | $1,350 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | level |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $430 – $2,250 | $1,350 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Alexandria's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Alexandria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $460 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +8% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $460 – $2,300 | $1,400 | +3% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $410 – $2,250 | $1,300 | −2% |
| Kingston, NY | 59,140 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +12% |
Why two Alexandria 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.
Climate in Alexandria: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Alexandria (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Alexandria (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Alexandria gets about 61 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (6.1 inches in January). Inside the workable window, May and September are the driest, at 4.6 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 93 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 | 59 | 39 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 55 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 57 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 46 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 40 | 6.0 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Alexandria
Because every project leans on different trades, Alexandria's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −10% and patio door −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $530 – $5,200 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $610 – $3,300 | −11% |
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Front door in Alexandria: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Alexandria?
For 1 door, expect $420 to $2,250 in the Alexandria area. A standard-spec job lands at $980 to $1,700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Alexandria?
About $423 to $2,267 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 Alexandria or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,350, which is 0% more than Alexandria ($1,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Alexandria?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $310 out of $1,350. Materials are 77% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Alexandria?
$850 to $4,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Alexandria?
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 Alexandria area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Alexandria expensive for front door compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Alexandria is 1% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($1,350 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Alexandria?
The BLS median is $22.48 an hour in the Alexandria area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.58 to $26.89.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Alexandria?
For 1 door, basic work runs $420 to $1,150 and premium work $1,550 to $2,250. 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 Alexandria?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May and September 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 Alexandria
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.