Front door cost in Eugene, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $520 – $2,600
- Per door
- $519 – $2,619
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #42
- 1 = most expensive
Eugene homeowners pay roughly $520 to $2,600 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $519 to $2,619 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Eugene is 5% higher. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Eugene, OR, standard level
$1,150 to $2,000
About $1,149 to $1,989 per door before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $780 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $370 | $450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Eugene, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $210 | $1,150 | $2,100 | 74% |
| Labor | $310 | $410 | $510 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $520 | $1,550 | $2,600 | 100% |
Why Eugene 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, Eugene wages are 1.03 times the national level. Labor makes up about 26% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Eugene metro is 105.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,150, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.6) and land at $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Eugene
Because every project leans on different trades, Eugene's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs +7% and storm door +4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $990 | +4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $640 – $6,450 | +7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $16,100 | +7% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $760 – $3,950 | +7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Eugene
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Eugene 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
$520 to $1,350
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,150 to $2,000
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,800 to $2,600
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $520 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,600 |
| front and side doors | $1,050 – $2,700 | $2,300 – $4,000 | $3,550 – $5,250 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Eugene is 1.03 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $30.09 an hour, which is 3% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.05 an hour. BLS counts 710 of them working in the area, 45.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $23.67 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.54 and $28.44 an hour. About 1,600 work in the metro. That is 101.5 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 ($35.05 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $60. At the 25th percentile ($24.10) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 3.7% or 4.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 157,710 jobs in the Eugene-Springfield area. That makes it the 150th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $24.10 | $30.09 | $35.05 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.54 | $23.67 | $28.44 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Is Eugene cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Eugene. Medford is the lowest at about $1,550 (midpoint, 1 door), 105 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, ORthis page | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | |
| Salem, OR65 miles | $510 – $2,600 | $1,550 | −1% |
| Bend, OR100 miles | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | level |
| Medford, OR105 miles | $500 – $2,600 | $1,550 | −2% |
| Portland, OR115 miles | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +5% |
| Yakima, WA205 miles | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | level |
| Oregon (statewide) | $520 – $2,650 | $1,600 | level |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Eugene comes in at #42 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Eugene is 0% below the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +5% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $510 – $2,600 | $1,550 | −1% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | level |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $500 – $2,600 | $1,550 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Eugene's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Eugene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −11% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $370 – $2,200 | $1,300 | −19% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −10% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −11% |
When to schedule front door in Eugene
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Eugene Mahlon Sweet Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Eugene: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Eugene gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (7.2 inches in December). The station averages about 18 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 | 48 | 35 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 35 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 37 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 48 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 52 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 52 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 42 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 38 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 34 | 7.2 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Eugene bid
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.
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Front door in Eugene: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Eugene?
For 1 door, expect $520 to $2,600 in the Eugene area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,150 to $2,000. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Eugene?
About $519 to $2,619 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 Eugene or Salem?
Salem is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,550, which is 1% less than Eugene ($1,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Eugene?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $410 out of $1,550. Materials are 74% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Eugene?
$1,050 to $5,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Eugene?
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 Eugene area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Eugene expensive for front door compared with the rest of Oregon?
Eugene is 0% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($1,600 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Eugene?
The BLS median is $30.09 an hour in the Eugene area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.10 to $35.05.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Eugene?
For 1 door, basic work runs $520 to $1,350 and premium work $1,800 to $2,600. Basic means: basic steel door, same size opening. Premium means: wood or custom door, frame work needed.
+Is there a bad season to replace a front door in Eugene?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Front door near Eugene
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.