Front door cost in Albuquerque, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $490 – $2,400
- Per door
- $488 – $2,415
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #114
- 1 = most expensive
A new front door in Albuquerque, NM usually costs $490 to $2,400 for 1 door. That works out to about $488 to $2,415 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $50 less. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Albuquerque, NM, standard level
$1,050 to $1,850
About $1,066 to $1,837 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 Albuquerque, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 73% |
| Labor | $300 | $390 | $490 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $490 | $1,450 | $2,400 | 100% |
Where the Albuquerque 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 $28.89 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Albuquerque is 0.99 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 27% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Albuquerque is at 96.1 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 95.5: $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Albuquerque?
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Albuquerque wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, storm door comes out highest (−3%) 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 | −3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,700 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,550 | −4% |
What local crews earn in Albuquerque
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 Albuquerque the blend is 0.99.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $28.89 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $31.48 an hour. About 1,940 work in the metro. That is 47.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $22.55 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.48 and $29.20 an hour. BLS counts 3,860 of them working in the area, 95.4 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 $65. That is a swing of roughly 4.6% to 2.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Albuquerque has 404,700 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 62nd 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% | $23.21 | $28.89 | $31.48 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.48 | $22.55 | $29.20 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
How Albuquerque compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Albuquerque is the priciest of the group. El Paso is the cheapest at $1,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NMthis page | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | |
| Santa Fe, NM40 miles | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Las Cruces, NM195 miles | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −2% |
| Pueblo, CO235 miles | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| El Paso, TX255 miles | $400 – $2,250 | $1,300 | −9% |
| Amarillo, TX255 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −7% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Albuquerque ranks #114 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Albuquerque is 0% above the New Mexico figure.
Elsewhere in New Mexico
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −2% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albuquerque against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −4% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
Cost by quality level and size in Albuquerque
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Albuquerque. 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
$490 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 | $490 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| front and side doors | $980 – $2,500 | $2,150 – $3,650 | $3,300 – $4,850 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Albuquerque 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.
Albuquerque weather and the front door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Albuquerque Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Albuquerque are August through May: 10 of 12. Outside them, June and July have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Albuquerque gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 8 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (1.6 inches in July). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.4 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 64 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 | 48 | 26 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 30 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 36 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 43 | 0.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 52 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 62 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 67 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 58 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 46 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 34 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 27 | 0.5 | Workable |
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Front door in Albuquerque: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Albuquerque?
For 1 door, expect $490 to $2,400 in the Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?
About $488 to $2,415 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 Albuquerque or Santa Fe?
Santa Fe is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 1% less than Albuquerque ($1,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albuquerque?
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 Albuquerque?
$980 to $4,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Albuquerque?
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 Albuquerque area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albuquerque expensive for front door compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Albuquerque is 0% above the New Mexico statewide estimate ($1,450 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Mexico; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Albuquerque?
The BLS median is $28.89 an hour in the Albuquerque area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.21 to $31.48.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Albuquerque?
For 1 door, basic work runs $490 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 Albuquerque?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through May. January and February 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 Albuquerque
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.