Front door cost in Jefferson City, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $470 – $2,350
- Per door
- $471 – $2,354
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #168
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Jefferson City, plan on $470 to $2,350 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $471 to $2,354 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.2).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Jefferson City, MO, standard level
$1,050 to $1,800
About $1,036 to $1,789 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $340 | $410 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Jefferson City, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 73% |
| Labor | $280 | $380 | $470 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $470 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
Where the Jefferson City price comes from
Labor is 27% 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 Jefferson City the blended ratio comes out at 0.94.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jefferson City metro is 94.2 (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 (88.0) and land at $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in Jefferson City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jefferson City 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
$470 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,050 to $1,800
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,600 to $2,350
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $470 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $940 – $2,450 | $2,050 – $3,600 | $3,200 – $4,700 |
Related projects, priced for Jefferson City
Because every project leans on different trades, Jefferson City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −5% and patio door −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $890 | −6% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,600 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,000 | −6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,500 | −5% |
How Jefferson City compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Jefferson City. Springfield is the lowest at about $1,400 (midpoint, 1 door), 105 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MOthis page | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Columbia, MO35 miles | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| St. Louis, MO95 miles | $550 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +11% |
| Springfield, MO105 miles | $450 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Kansas City, MO130 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Springfield, IL150 miles | $560 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +8% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $490 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +3% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Jefferson City comes in at #168 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Jefferson City is 3% below the Missouri figure.
Other Missouri metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $550 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +11% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $450 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Jefferson City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jefferson City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $450 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
Climate in Jefferson City: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Jefferson City Mem Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Jefferson City (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
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.
Jefferson City gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and July (4.9 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 1.9 and 2.1 inches. The station averages about 41 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 | 41 | 23 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 26 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 58 | 35 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 45 | 4.4 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 55 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 69 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 66 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 57 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 35 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 26 | 2.1 | Workable |
Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City is 0.94 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $27.42 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.36 and $31.22 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 53.6 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 $22.27 an hour, 7% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.13 and $28.09 an hour. About 900 work in the metro. That is 112.2 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 ($31.22 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $45. At the 25th percentile ($22.36) it shrinks by about $60. The total moves by 3.1% or 4.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 80,220 jobs in the Jefferson City area. That makes it the 237th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $22.36 | $27.42 | $31.22 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.13 | $22.27 | $28.09 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Jefferson City bid
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 Jefferson City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Jefferson City?
For 1 door, expect $470 to $2,350 in the Jefferson City area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,050 to $1,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Jefferson City?
About $471 to $2,354 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 Jefferson City or Columbia?
Columbia is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 0% less than Jefferson City ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jefferson City?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $380 out of $1,400. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Jefferson City?
$940 to $4,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Jefferson City?
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 Jefferson City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jefferson City expensive for front door compared with the rest of Missouri?
Jefferson City is 3% below the Missouri statewide estimate ($1,450 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Jefferson City?
The BLS median is $27.42 an hour in the Jefferson City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.36 to $31.22.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Jefferson City?
For 1 door, basic work runs $470 to $1,200 and premium work $1,600 to $2,350. 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 Jefferson City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February and December 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 Jefferson City
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.