Front door cost in Baltimore, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $510 – $2,550
- Per door
- $515 – $2,564
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #50
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Baltimore, plan on $510 to $2,550 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $515 to $2,564 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 2% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 102.4).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Baltimore, MD, standard level
$1,150 to $1,950
About $1,129 to $1,949 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $760 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $370 | $450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,150 | $1,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Baltimore, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $200 | $1,150 | $2,050 | 73% |
| Labor | $310 | $410 | $520 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $510 | $1,550 | $2,550 | 100% |
Why Baltimore prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.99 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Baltimore is 1.03 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 27% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Baltimore metro is 102.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,150, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (104.5) and land at $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Baltimore bid
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.
Climate in Baltimore: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Md Sci Ctr Baltimore (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and August through December are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Baltimore (10 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F; July has 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.
Baltimore gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (4.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 43 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 | 44 | 30 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 32 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 48 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 58 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 68 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 73 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 87 | 71 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 65 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 43 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 48 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Baltimore
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Baltimore 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
$510 to $1,350
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,150 to $1,950
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,750 to $2,550
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $510 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,550 |
| front and side doors | $1,050 – $2,650 | $2,250 – $3,900 | $3,500 – $5,150 |
Related projects, priced for Baltimore
Because every project leans on different trades, Baltimore's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +3% and window replacement +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $980 | +3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $620 – $6,150 | +3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,600 – $15,400 | +3% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $720 – $3,800 | +3% |
Baltimore 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 Baltimore is 1.03 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $29.99 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.96 and $36.06 an hour. BLS counts 3,870 of them working in the area, 28.5 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 $25.05 an hour, 5% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.16 and $29.93 an hour. About 11,250 work in the metro. That is 82.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.06 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $70. At the 25th percentile ($24.96) it shrinks by about $60. The total moves by 4.6% or 3.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,356,680 jobs in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson area. That makes it the 22nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.87% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $24.96 | $29.99 | $36.06 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.16 | $25.05 | $29.93 | $23.84 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
How Baltimore compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $1,550. Dover is the cheapest at $1,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MDthis page | $510 – $2,550 | $1,550 | |
| York, PA45 miles | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
| Lancaster, PA55 miles | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −4% |
| Dover, DE60 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −8% |
| Washington, DC60 miles | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +2% |
| Lexington Park, MD70 miles | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $520 – $2,550 | $1,550 | level |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Baltimore comes in at #50 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Baltimore is 0% below the Maryland figure.
Other Maryland metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −7% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Baltimore's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Baltimore against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −8% |
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $550 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +2% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −9% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −11% |
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Front door in Baltimore: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Baltimore?
For 1 door, expect $510 to $2,550 in the Baltimore area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,150 to $1,950. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Baltimore?
About $515 to $2,564 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 Baltimore or York?
York is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,500, which is 2% less than Baltimore ($1,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Baltimore?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $410 out of $1,550. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Baltimore?
$1,050 to $5,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Baltimore?
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 Baltimore area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Baltimore expensive for front door compared with the rest of Maryland?
Baltimore is 0% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($1,550 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Baltimore?
The BLS median is $29.99 an hour in the Baltimore area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.96 to $36.06.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Baltimore?
For 1 door, basic work runs $510 to $1,350 and premium work $1,750 to $2,550. 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 Baltimore?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through December. February 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 Baltimore
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.