Front door cost in New Orleans, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $440 – $2,300
- Per door
- $439 – $2,294
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #265
- 1 = most expensive
New Orleans homeowners pay roughly $440 to $2,300 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $439 to $2,294 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, New Orleans is 9% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.7).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in New Orleans, LA, standard level
$1,000 to $1,750
About $996 to $1,738 per door before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $300 | $370 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in New Orleans, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,850 | 75% |
| Labor | $250 | $340 | $420 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $440 | $1,350 | $2,300 | 100% |
What is behind the New Orleans number
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 New Orleans the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the New Orleans 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 (92.6) and land at $0 to $0.
New Orleans 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. Slidell is the cheapest at $1,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LAthis page | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | |
| Houma, LA75 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Slidell, LA80 miles | $430 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Gulfport, MS90 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Baton Rouge, LA125 miles | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Mobile, AL125 miles | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | level |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, New Orleans comes in at #265 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, New Orleans is 0% above the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $430 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −2% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $430 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like New Orleans's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is New Orleans against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $670 – $3,000 | $1,800 | +33% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +10% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
Cost by quality level and size in New Orleans
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for New Orleans 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
$440 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 | $440 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 |
| front and side doors | $880 – $2,350 | $2,000 – $3,500 | $3,100 – $4,600 |
Front door: what moves the price in New Orleans
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.
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 New Orleans is 0.84 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $24.10 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.55 and $29.75 an hour. BLS counts 1,390 of them working in the area, 31.2 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 $21.76 an hour, 9% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.74 and $27.62 an hour. About 4,940 work in the metro. That is 110.9 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 ($29.75 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($21.55) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 4.8% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 445,550 jobs in the New Orleans-Metairie area. That makes it the 57th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.29% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $21.55 | $24.10 | $29.75 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $17.74 | $21.76 | $27.62 | $23.84 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
When to schedule front door in New Orleans
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for New Orleans Lakefront Ap (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 New Orleans (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
New Orleans gets about 60 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.5 inches in August). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 86 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 | 61 | 47 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 51 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 57 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 63 | 5.9 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 71 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 76 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 78 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 79 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 76 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 67 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 56 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 50 | 4.6 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for New Orleans
Because every project leans on different trades, New Orleans's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −8% and patio door −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,350 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,400 | −8% |
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Front door in New Orleans: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in New Orleans?
For 1 door, expect $440 to $2,300 in the New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
About $439 to $2,294 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 New Orleans or Houma?
Houma is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,350, which is 1% less than New Orleans ($1,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in New Orleans?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $340 out of $1,350. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in New Orleans?
$880 to $4,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in New Orleans?
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 New Orleans area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is New Orleans expensive for front door compared with the rest of Louisiana?
New Orleans is 0% above 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 New Orleans?
The BLS median is $24.10 an hour in the New Orleans area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.55 to $29.75.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in New Orleans?
For 1 door, basic work runs $440 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 New Orleans?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. October 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 New Orleans
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.