Front door cost in Syracuse, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $510 – $2,500
- Per door
- $511 – $2,513
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #63
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Syracuse, plan on $510 to $2,500 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $511 to $2,513 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $29.93 an hour in the Syracuse area, 3% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Syracuse, NY, standard level
$1,100 to $1,900
About $1,111 to $1,912 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $740 | $1,450 |
| Labor | $370 | $460 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,100 | $1,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Syracuse, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $200 | $1,100 | $2,000 | 73% |
| Labor | $310 | $420 | $520 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $510 | $1,500 | $2,500 | 100% |
Why Syracuse prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Syracuse wages are 1.04 times the national level. Labor makes up about 27% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Syracuse metro is 99.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,100, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Syracuse: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Syracuse 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
$510 to $1,300
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,100 to $1,900
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,700 to $2,500
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $510 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 |
| front and side doors | $1,000 – $2,600 | $2,200 – $3,800 | $3,400 – $5,050 |
What nearby projects cost in Syracuse
Because every project leans on different trades, Syracuse's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs +2% and window replacement level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +1% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,100 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | level |
| Garage door | 1 door | $720 – $3,750 | +2% |
Syracuse against nearby metros and the rest of New York
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Syracuse. Utica is the lowest at about $1,500 (midpoint, 1 door), 55 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NYthis page | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | |
| Utica, NY55 miles | $490 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
| Binghamton, NY60 miles | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Rochester, NY70 miles | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Albany, NY115 miles | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Scranton, PA115 miles | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| New York (statewide) | $570 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +10% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Syracuse comes in at #63 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Syracuse is 9% below the New York figure.
Other New York metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $590 – $2,800 | $1,700 | +13% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $540 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +8% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $490 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Syracuse's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Syracuse against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $460 – $2,400 | $1,400 | −6% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $400 – $2,200 | $1,300 | −13% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −8% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −5% |
Syracuse 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 Syracuse is 1.04 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $29.93 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.13 and $36.26 an hour. BLS counts 1,490 of them working in the area, 49.6 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 $26.11 an hour, 10% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.61 and $30.14 an hour. About 3,550 work in the metro. That is 118.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.26 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $75. At the 25th percentile ($24.13) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 4.9% or 4.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 300,130 jobs in the Syracuse area. That makes it the 85th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.19% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $24.13 | $29.93 | $36.26 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.61 | $26.11 | $30.14 | $23.84 | 1.10 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Climate in Syracuse: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Syracuse (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Syracuse gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 128 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and October (3.9 inches in October). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 10 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 | 32 | 17 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 18 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 25 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 56 | 36 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 47 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 57 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 60 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 33 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 24 | 3.3 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Syracuse bid
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 Syracuse: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Syracuse?
For 1 door, expect $510 to $2,500 in the Syracuse area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,100 to $1,900. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Syracuse?
About $511 to $2,513 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 Syracuse or Utica?
Utica is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,500, which is 2% less than Syracuse ($1,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Syracuse?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $420 out of $1,500. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Syracuse?
$1,000 to $5,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Syracuse?
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 Syracuse area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Syracuse expensive for front door compared with the rest of New York?
Syracuse is 9% below the New York statewide estimate ($1,650 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Syracuse?
The BLS median is $29.93 an hour in the Syracuse area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.13 to $36.26.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Syracuse?
For 1 door, basic work runs $510 to $1,300 and premium work $1,700 to $2,500. 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 Syracuse?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. September 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 Syracuse
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.