Front door cost in Santa Fe, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $480 – $2,400
- Per door
- $482 – $2,406
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #124
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Santa Fe, plan on $480 to $2,400 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $482 to $2,406 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% lower than the national one. 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 Santa Fe, NM, standard level
$1,050 to $1,850
About $1,059 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 Santa Fe, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 73% |
| Labor | $290 | $390 | $480 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $480 | $1,450 | $2,400 | 100% |
Where the Santa Fe 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 $28.57 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Santa Fe is 0.97 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 27% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Santa Fe metro is 96.1 (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 (98.8) and land at $0 to $0.
Santa Fe: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Santa Fe 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
$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 | $960 – $2,500 | $2,100 – $3,650 | $3,250 – $4,800 |
Climate in Santa Fe: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Santa Fe 2 (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Santa Fe (10 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Santa Fe gets about 13 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 20 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (2.3 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 24 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 | 43 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 21 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 32 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 41 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 50 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 55 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 54 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 47 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 35 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 24 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 43 | 18 | 0.8 | Cold |
Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe is 0.97 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $28.57 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.73 and $29.66 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 34.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $21.08 an hour, 12% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.90 and $24.63 an hour. About 690 work in the metro. That is 111.7 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 ($29.66 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $15. At the 25th percentile ($23.73) it shrinks by about $55. The total moves by 0.9% or 3.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 61,770 jobs in the Santa Fe area. That makes it the 282nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $23.73 | $28.57 | $29.66 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $17.90 | $21.08 | $24.63 | $23.84 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Santa Fe against nearby metros and the rest of New Mexico
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Albuquerque is the priciest of the group at $1,450. Amarillo is the cheapest at $1,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NMthis page | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | |
| Albuquerque, NM40 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Pueblo, CO200 miles | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Las Cruces, NM225 miles | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Amarillo, TX230 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −6% |
| Colorado Springs, CO240 miles | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Santa Fe comes in at #124 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Santa Fe is 0% below the New Mexico figure.
Other New Mexico metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Santa Fe's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Santa Fe against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −3% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −5% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $410 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −7% |
Related projects, priced for Santa Fe
Because every project leans on different trades, Santa Fe's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, storm door runs −4% and window replacement −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,650 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
Why two Santa Fe quotes can differ
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.
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
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Front door in Santa Fe: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Santa Fe?
For 1 door, expect $480 to $2,400 in the Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe?
About $482 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 Santa Fe or Albuquerque?
Albuquerque is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 1% more than Santa Fe ($1,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Santa Fe?
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 Santa Fe?
$960 to $4,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Santa Fe?
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 Santa Fe area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Santa Fe expensive for front door compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Santa Fe is 0% below 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 Santa Fe?
The BLS median is $28.57 an hour in the Santa Fe area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.73 to $29.66.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Santa Fe?
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 Santa Fe?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through November. February and April 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 Santa Fe
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.