Front door cost in Bismarck, ND
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $470 – $2,350
- Per door
- $466 – $2,372
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #163
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Bismarck, plan on $470 to $2,350 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $466 to $2,372 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.7).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Bismarck, ND, standard level
$1,050 to $1,800
About $1,038 to $1,800 per door before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $330 | $400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Bismarck, ND
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 74% |
| Labor | $270 | $370 | $460 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $470 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
Where the Bismarck price comes from
Labor is 26% of the midpoint bill here, against 27% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (85%), general maintenance and repair workers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Bismarck the blended ratio comes out at 0.92.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bismarck metro is 95.7 (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 (91.0) and land at $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Bismarck
Because every project leans on different trades, Bismarck's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −3% and storm door −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −6% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,750 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −5% |
Is Bismarck cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 Bismarck and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, NDthis page | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Fargo, ND190 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Rapid City, SD210 miles | $440 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −3% |
| Sioux Falls, SD305 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| St. Cloud, MN325 miles | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +3% |
| Sioux City, IA380 miles | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| North Dakota (statewide) | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Bismarck comes in at #163 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Bismarck is 1% below the North Dakota figure.
Other North Dakota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Bismarck's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bismarck against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $560 – $2,700 | $1,600 | +14% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +7% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +3% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $560 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Bismarck
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bismarck 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
$470 to $1,250
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,050 to $1,800
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,600 to $2,350
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $470 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $930 – $2,450 | $2,100 – $3,600 | $3,200 – $4,750 |
Why two Bismarck quotes can differ
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).
Climate in Bismarck: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bismarck (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Bismarck (7 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Bismarck gets about 19 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 51 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (3.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 1.3 and 1.4 inches. The station averages about 21 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 | 23 | 2 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 28 | 7 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 19 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 56 | 30 | 1.3 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 42 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 53 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 56 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 46 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 57 | 33 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 41 | 19 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 28 | 8 | 0.6 | Cold |
Bismarck 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 Bismarck is 0.92 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $26.28 an hour, which is 10% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.75 and $30.71 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 71.6 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 $23.59 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.01 and $27.59 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 63.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.71 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $50. At the 25th percentile ($22.75) it shrinks by about $40. The total moves by 3.6% or 2.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 71,270 jobs in the Bismarck area. That makes it the 258th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $22.75 | $26.28 | $30.71 | $29.12 | 0.90 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $19.01 | $23.59 | $27.59 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
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Front door in Bismarck: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Bismarck?
For 1 door, expect $470 to $2,350 in the Bismarck area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,050 to $1,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Bismarck?
About $466 to $2,372 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 Bismarck or Fargo?
Fargo is 190 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 2% more than Bismarck ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bismarck?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $370 out of $1,400. Materials are 74% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Bismarck?
$930 to $4,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Bismarck?
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 Bismarck area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bismarck expensive for front door compared with the rest of North Dakota?
Bismarck is 1% below the North Dakota statewide estimate ($1,450 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in North Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bismarck?
The BLS median is $26.28 an hour in the Bismarck area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.75 to $30.71.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Bismarck?
For 1 door, basic work runs $470 to $1,250 and premium work $1,600 to $2,350. 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 Bismarck?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April and October 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 Bismarck
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.