Front door cost in Billings, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $480 – $2,400
- Per door
- $484 – $2,406
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #123
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Billings area: $480 to $2,400 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 4% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.0).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Billings, MT, standard level
$1,050 to $1,850
About $1,060 to $1,829 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $350 | $430 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Billings, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 73% |
| Labor | $290 | $390 | $490 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $480 | $1,450 | $2,400 | 100% |
Where the Billings 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, Billings wages are 0.97 times the national level. Labor makes up about 27% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Billings is at 96.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,050 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.5: $0 to $0.
Billings against nearby metros and the rest of Montana
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Billings. Rapid City is the lowest at about $1,400 (midpoint, 1 door), 305 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MTthis page | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | |
| Bozeman, MT115 miles | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID225 miles | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Missoula, MT275 miles | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Logan, UT300 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −3% |
| Rapid City, SD305 miles | $440 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −4% |
| Montana (statewide) | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Billings ranks #123 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Billings is 0% above the Montana figure.
Elsewhere in Montana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Billings against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $540 – $2,500 | $1,550 | +6% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −5% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $410 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −7% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $600 – $2,550 | $1,600 | +9% |
Who does the work: Billings trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Billings the blend is 0.97.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $28.34 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.84 and $30.83 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 56.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $23.00 an hour, which is 4% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $27.70 an hour. BLS counts 850 of them working in the area, 90.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $30 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $55. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 2.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Billings has 93,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 213th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $23.84 | $28.34 | $30.83 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.55 | $23.00 | $27.70 | $23.84 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Billings 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).
What nearby projects cost in Billings
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Billings wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−2%) and window replacement lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,700 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −2% |
Cost by quality level and size in Billings
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Billings. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from single entry door to front and side doors.
Basic
$480 to $1,250
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,050 to $1,850
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,650 to $2,400
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $480 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| front and side doors | $970 – $2,500 | $2,100 – $3,650 | $3,250 – $4,800 |
The best months for front door in Billings
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Billings Logan Intl Ap (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Billings are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Billings gets about 14 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 57 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and November are the driest, at 0.9 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 32 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 20 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 27 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 35 | 1.7 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 44 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 52 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 59 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 58 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 49 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 37 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 27 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 19 | 0.6 | Cold |
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Front door in Billings: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Billings?
For 1 door, expect $480 to $2,400 in the Billings area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,050 to $1,850. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Billings?
About $484 to $2,406 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 Billings or Bozeman?
Bozeman is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 1% more than Billings ($1,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Billings?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $390 out of $1,450. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Billings?
$970 to $4,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Billings?
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 Billings area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Billings expensive for front door compared with the rest of Montana?
Billings is 0% above the Montana statewide estimate ($1,450 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Montana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Billings?
The BLS median is $28.34 an hour in the Billings area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.84 to $30.83.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Billings?
For 1 door, basic work runs $480 to $1,250 and premium work $1,650 to $2,400. 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 Billings?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. August 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 Billings
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.