Front door cost in Dayton, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $480 – $2,350
- Per door
- $479 – $2,358
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #164
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Dayton, plan on $480 to $2,350 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $479 to $2,358 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Dayton, OH, standard level
$1,050 to $1,800
About $1,043 to $1,795 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $350 | $430 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Dayton, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,850 | 73% |
| Labor | $290 | $390 | $490 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $480 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
Why Dayton prices look the way they do
Labor is 27% 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 Dayton the blended ratio comes out at 0.97.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Dayton metro is 93.6 (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 (92.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Dayton 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 Dayton is 0.97 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $28.04 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.03 and $31.60 an hour. BLS counts 950 of them working in the area, 25.5 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 $24.38 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.32 and $30.89 an hour. About 3,670 work in the metro. That is 98.5 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 ($31.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $40. At the 25th percentile ($23.03) it shrinks by about $60. The total moves by 2.9% or 4.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 372,660 jobs in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek area. That makes it the 70th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.24% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $23.03 | $28.04 | $31.60 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $20.32 | $24.38 | $30.89 | $23.84 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Front door: what moves the price in Dayton
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).
Double doors
A double front door costs $1,500-$6,500+ installed; the doors alone are $1,200-$5,000.
Related projects, priced for Dayton
Because every project leans on different trades, Dayton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs −3% and garage door −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,500 | −5% |
Dayton: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Dayton 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 $1,800
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 | $480 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $960 – $2,450 | $2,100 – $3,600 | $3,200 – $4,700 |
Dayton against nearby metros and the rest of Ohio
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 Dayton and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OHthis page | $480 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Cincinnati, OH55 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Columbus, OH70 miles | $520 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +3% |
| Fort Wayne, IN100 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Indianapolis, IN105 miles | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +3% |
| Lexington, KY120 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Dayton comes in at #164 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Dayton is 1% below the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $520 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +3% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Dayton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dayton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +6% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −5% |
Climate in Dayton: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Dayton Mcd (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Dayton (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Dayton gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 12 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (4.5 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.0 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 39 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 | 36 | 20 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 23 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 51 | 31 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 41 | 4.5 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 53 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 62 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 66 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 64 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 56 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 33 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 26 | 3.1 | Cold |
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Front door in Dayton: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Dayton?
For 1 door, expect $480 to $2,350 in the Dayton 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 Dayton?
About $479 to $2,358 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 Dayton or Cincinnati?
Cincinnati is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 1% more than Dayton ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dayton?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $390 out of $1,400. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Dayton?
$960 to $4,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Dayton?
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 Dayton area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dayton expensive for front door compared with the rest of Ohio?
Dayton is 1% below the Ohio statewide estimate ($1,450 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Dayton?
The BLS median is $28.04 an hour in the Dayton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.03 to $31.60.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Dayton?
For 1 door, basic work runs $480 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 Dayton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. September 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 Dayton
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.