Front door cost in Amherst, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $520 – $2,500
- Per door
- $522 – $2,487
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #68
- 1 = most expensive
Amherst homeowners pay roughly $520 to $2,500 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $522 to $2,487 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Amherst is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $32.13 an hour in the Amherst area, 10% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Amherst, MA, standard level
$1,100 to $1,900
About $1,112 to $1,898 per door before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $390 | $480 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,100 | $1,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Amherst, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 71% |
| Labor | $330 | $440 | $550 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $520 | $1,500 | $2,500 | 100% |
Where the Amherst price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Amherst wages are 1.09 times the national level. Labor makes up about 29% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Amherst metro is 97.0 (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 (100.2) and land at $0 to $0.
How Amherst compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Amherst. Waterbury is the lowest at about $1,500 (midpoint, 1 door), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst, MAthis page | $520 – $2,500 | $1,500 | |
| Springfield, MA15 miles | $560 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +3% |
| Pittsfield, MA30 miles | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | −2% |
| Worcester, MA35 miles | $550 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +3% |
| Hartford, CT45 miles | $520 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Waterbury, CT60 miles | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | −2% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $570 – $2,600 | $1,600 | +5% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Amherst comes in at #68 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Amherst is 5% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $570 – $2,600 | $1,600 | +6% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $550 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +3% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $560 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +3% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $540 – $2,500 | $1,550 | +2% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Amherst's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Amherst against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −5% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −7% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −7% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +8% |
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 Amherst is 1.09 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $32.13 an hour, which is 10% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.62 and $41.93 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 53.3 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 $24.83 an hour, 4% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.70 and $29.64 an hour. About 1,140 work in the metro. That is 173.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($41.93 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($28.62) it shrinks by about $40. The total moves by 7.6% or 2.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 65,670 jobs in the Amherst Town-Northampton area. That makes it the 273rd 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% | $28.62 | $32.13 | $41.93 | $29.12 | 1.10 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $20.70 | $24.83 | $29.64 | $23.84 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
When to schedule front door in Amherst
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Westfield Barnes Muni Ap (15 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Amherst (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December 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.
Amherst gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.7 inches in October). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 35 | 16 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 38 | 17 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 26 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 35 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 55 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 51 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 39 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 30 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 22 | 3.6 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Amherst
Because every project leans on different trades, Amherst's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +13% and garage door +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +2% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $650 – $6,800 | +13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,100 – $16,300 | +10% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $720 – $3,750 | +1% |
Amherst: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Amherst 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
$520 to $1,300
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,100 to $1,900
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,700 to $2,500
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $520 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 |
| front and side doors | $1,050 – $2,600 | $2,200 – $3,800 | $3,400 – $4,950 |
Front door: what moves the price in Amherst
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.
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Front door in Amherst: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Amherst?
For 1 door, expect $520 to $2,500 in the Amherst area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,100 to $1,900. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Amherst?
About $522 to $2,487 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 Amherst or Springfield?
Springfield is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,550, which is 3% more than Amherst ($1,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Amherst?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $440 out of $1,500. Materials are 71% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Amherst?
$1,050 to $4,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Amherst?
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 Amherst area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Amherst expensive for front door compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Amherst is 5% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($1,600 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Amherst?
The BLS median is $32.13 an hour in the Amherst area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.62 to $41.93.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Amherst?
For 1 door, basic work runs $520 to $1,300 and premium work $1,700 to $2,500. 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 Amherst?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Amherst
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.