Front door cost in Lincoln, NE
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $440 – $2,300
- Per door
- $444 – $2,309
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #251
- 1 = most expensive
Lincoln homeowners pay roughly $440 to $2,300 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $444 to $2,309 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Lincoln is 8% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.1).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Lincoln, NE, standard level
$1,000 to $1,750
About $1,004 to $1,750 per door before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $310 | $380 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Lincoln, NE
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 75% |
| Labor | $260 | $340 | $430 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $440 | $1,400 | $2,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Lincoln number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Lincoln wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 25% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lincoln metro is 94.1 (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 (91.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Related projects, priced for Lincoln
Because every project leans on different trades, Lincoln's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −7% and patio door −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Lincoln
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lincoln 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
$440 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,000 to $1,750
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,550 to $2,300
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $440 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 |
| front and side doors | $890 – $2,400 | $2,000 – $3,500 | $3,150 – $4,600 |
When to schedule front door in Lincoln
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Lincoln Muni Ap (5 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 Lincoln (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.
Lincoln gets about 29 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 26 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.9 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.6 and 1.3 inches. The station averages about 42 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 | 36 | 14 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 18 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 54 | 29 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 39 | 2.7 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 51 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 62 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 67 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 54 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 41 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 28 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 18 | 1.2 | Cold |
How Lincoln compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $1,400 to $1,450 across Lincoln and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NEthis page | $440 – $2,300 | $1,400 | |
| Omaha, NE55 miles | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Sioux City, IA120 miles | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Topeka, KS135 miles | $450 – $2,300 | $1,400 | level |
| Des Moines, IA170 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Kansas City, MO185 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +5% |
| Nebraska (statewide) | $450 – $2,300 | $1,400 | level |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Lincoln comes in at #251 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Lincoln is 0% below the Nebraska figure.
Other Nebraska metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | 498,100 jobs | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Lincoln's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lincoln against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +10% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Tallahassee, FL | 186,160 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | level |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +4% |
Why two Lincoln quotes can differ
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).
Double doors
A double front door costs $1,500-$6,500+ installed; the doors alone are $1,200-$5,000.
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 Lincoln is 0.85 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $24.00 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.70 and $28.77 an hour. BLS counts 1,020 of them working in the area, 55.9 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 $24.35 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.66 and $29.56 an hour. About 1,540 work in the metro. That is 84.3 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 ($28.77 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $55. At the 25th percentile ($21.70) it shrinks by about $25. The total moves by 4.0% or 2.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 182,620 jobs in the Lincoln area. That makes it the 126th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $21.70 | $24.00 | $28.77 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.66 | $24.35 | $29.56 | $23.84 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
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Front door in Lincoln: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Lincoln?
For 1 door, expect $440 to $2,300 in the Lincoln area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,000 to $1,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Lincoln?
About $444 to $2,309 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 Lincoln or Omaha?
Omaha is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 1% more than Lincoln ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lincoln?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $340 out of $1,400. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Lincoln?
$890 to $4,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Lincoln?
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 Lincoln area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lincoln expensive for front door compared with the rest of Nebraska?
Lincoln is 0% below the Nebraska statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nebraska; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Lincoln?
The BLS median is $24.00 an hour in the Lincoln area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.70 to $28.77.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Lincoln?
For 1 door, basic work runs $440 to $1,200 and premium work $1,550 to $2,300. 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 Lincoln?
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 Lincoln
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.