Front door cost in Worcester, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $550 – $2,550
- Per door
- $551 – $2,536
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #49
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Worcester, plan on $550 to $2,550 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $551 to $2,536 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $35.10 an hour in the Worcester area, 21% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Worcester, MA, standard level
$1,150 to $1,950
About $1,147 to $1,941 per door before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $430 | $520 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,150 | $1,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Worcester, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 69% |
| Labor | $360 | $480 | $600 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $550 | $1,550 | $2,550 | 100% |
Where the Worcester price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $35.10 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Worcester is 1.19 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 31% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Worcester 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 (102.5) and land at $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Worcester bid
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.
Door material
Basic steel doors run about $200-$600 for the door; fiberglass and wood go to $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Worcester: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Worcester 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
$550 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 | $550 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,550 |
| front and side doors | $1,100 – $2,700 | $2,300 – $3,900 | $3,500 – $5,050 |
How Worcester compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Worcester. Manchester is the lowest at about $1,500 (midpoint, 1 door), 45 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MAthis page | $550 – $2,550 | $1,550 | |
| Amherst, MA35 miles | $520 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −3% |
| Springfield, MA40 miles | $560 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +1% |
| Manchester, NH45 miles | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | −4% |
| Boston, MA50 miles | $570 – $2,600 | $1,600 | +3% |
| Hartford, CT55 miles | $520 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $570 – $2,600 | $1,600 | +2% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Worcester comes in at #49 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Worcester is 2% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $570 – $2,600 | $1,600 | +3% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $560 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +1% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $540 – $2,500 | $1,550 | −1% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $520 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −3% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Worcester's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Worcester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −12% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −9% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −9% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −9% |
What nearby projects cost in Worcester
Because every project leans on different trades, Worcester's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +11% and garage door +4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $380 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $640 – $6,650 | +11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $15,700 | +6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $740 – $3,800 | +4% |
Worcester 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 Worcester is 1.19 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $35.10 an hour, which is 21% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.63 and $43.40 an hour. BLS counts 1,590 of them working in the area, 45.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $26.52 an hour, 11% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.80 and $31.09 an hour. About 2,760 work in the metro. That is 78.9 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 ($43.40 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $95. At the 25th percentile ($28.63) it shrinks by about $75. The total moves by 6.3% or 4.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 349,880 jobs in the Worcester area. That makes it the 73rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.23% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $28.63 | $35.10 | $43.40 | $29.12 | 1.21 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.80 | $26.52 | $31.09 | $23.84 | 1.11 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.19 | |||||
Climate in Worcester: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Worcester Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Worcester (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Worcester gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 73 inches of snow. The wettest months are September, October and December (4.8 inches in October). Inside the workable window, May and July are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.9 inches. The station averages about 3 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 | 32 | 17 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 19 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 43 | 26 | 4.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 56 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 47 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 56 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 62 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 61 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 53 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 33 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 23 | 4.3 | Cold |
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Front door in Worcester: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Worcester?
For 1 door, expect $550 to $2,550 in the Worcester 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 Worcester?
About $551 to $2,536 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 Worcester or Amherst?
Amherst is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,500, which is 3% less than Worcester ($1,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Worcester?
About 31% at the midpoint, or $480 out of $1,550. Materials are 69% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Worcester?
$1,100 to $5,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Worcester?
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 Worcester area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Worcester expensive for front door compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Worcester is 2% 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 Worcester?
The BLS median is $35.10 an hour in the Worcester area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.63 to $43.40.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Worcester?
For 1 door, basic work runs $550 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 Worcester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. May and July 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 Worcester
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.