Front door cost in Utica, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $490 – $2,500
- Per door
- $493 – $2,483
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #81
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Utica area: $490 to $2,500 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 lands close to the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $28.62 an hour in the Utica area, 2% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Utica, NY, standard level
$1,100 to $1,900
About $1,090 to $1,886 per door before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $740 | $1,450 |
| Labor | $350 | $430 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,100 | $1,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Utica, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $200 | $1,100 | $2,000 | 74% |
| Labor | $290 | $390 | $490 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $490 | $1,500 | $2,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Utica 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, Utica wages are 0.98 times the national level. Labor makes up about 26% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Utica is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,100 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Utica 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 Utica the blend is 0.98.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $28.62 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.07 and $34.34 an hour. About 380 work in the metro. That is 32.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $22.75 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.78 and $27.61 an hour. BLS counts 1,390 of them working in the area, 117.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $65 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $55. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 4.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Utica-Rome has 118,390 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 185th 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% | $24.07 | $28.62 | $34.34 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.78 | $22.75 | $27.61 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Utica
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Utica. 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 $1,300
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 | $490 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 |
| front and side doors | $990 – $2,600 | $2,200 – $3,750 | $3,350 – $4,950 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Utica 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).
The best months for front door in Utica
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Utica Oneida Co Ap (10 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 Utica are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Utica gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and October (4.7 inches in August). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 30 | 14 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 15 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 23 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 35 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 46 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 55 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 60 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 58 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 31 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 21 | 3.6 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Utica
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Utica wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (+1%) and garage door lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,000 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,650 | −1% |
How Utica compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Syracuse is the priciest of the group at $1,500. Pittsfield is the cheapest at $1,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NYthis page | $490 – $2,500 | $1,500 | |
| Syracuse, NY55 miles | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +2% |
| Albany, NY75 miles | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
| Binghamton, NY90 miles | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
| Kingston, NY105 miles | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
| Pittsfield, MA120 miles | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | −1% |
| New York (statewide) | $570 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +11% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Utica ranks #81 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Utica is 10% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $590 – $2,800 | $1,700 | +14% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +2% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +2% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $540 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +10% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Utica against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −3% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −10% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −7% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $420 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −8% |
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Front door in Utica: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Utica?
For 1 door, expect $490 to $2,500 in the Utica 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 Utica?
About $493 to $2,483 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 Utica or Syracuse?
Syracuse is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,500, which is 2% more than Utica ($1,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Utica?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $390 out of $1,500. Materials are 74% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Utica?
$990 to $4,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Utica?
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 Utica area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Utica expensive for front door compared with the rest of New York?
Utica is 10% 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 Utica?
The BLS median is $28.62 an hour in the Utica area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.07 to $34.34.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Utica?
For 1 door, basic work runs $490 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 Utica?
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 Utica
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.