Front door cost in Salem, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $510 – $2,600
- Per door
- $510 – $2,605
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #46
- 1 = most expensive
A new front door in Salem, OR usually costs $510 to $2,600 for 1 door. That works out to about $510 to $2,605 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $55 more. 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 Salem, OR, standard level
$1,150 to $2,000
About $1,138 to $1,976 per door before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $780 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $360 | $440 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Salem, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $210 | $1,150 | $2,100 | 74% |
| Labor | $300 | $400 | $500 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $510 | $1,550 | $2,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Salem number
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 Salem the blended ratio comes out at 1.00.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Salem is at 105.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,150 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.6: $0 to $0.
Salem against nearby metros and the rest of Oregon
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Salem. Eugene comes closest at about $1,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, ORthis page | $510 – $2,600 | $1,550 | |
| Portland, OR50 miles | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +5% |
| Eugene, OR65 miles | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +1% |
| Bend, OR110 miles | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +1% |
| Olympia, WA140 miles | $530 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +2% |
| Yakima, WA150 miles | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +1% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $520 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Salem ranks #46 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Salem is 1% below the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +5% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +1% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +1% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $500 – $2,600 | $1,550 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salem against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola, FL | 190,480 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −11% |
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $540 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +3% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −10% |
| Tallahassee, FL | 186,160 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −12% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Salem bid
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.
Frame
Frame repair adds $75-$200+; rebuilding the opening for a new size costs $7-$20 per linear foot for framing.
What local crews earn in Salem
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 Salem the blend is 1.00.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $28.71 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.19 and $36.75 an hour. About 1,720 work in the metro. That is 91.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $25.52 an hour, which is 7% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.92 and $30.10 an hour. BLS counts 1,640 of them working in the area, 86.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $95 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $65. That is a swing of roughly 4.1% to 6.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Salem has 188,620 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 122nd 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% | $23.19 | $28.71 | $36.75 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.92 | $25.52 | $30.10 | $23.84 | 1.07 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Salem
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Salem wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (+9%) and storm door lowest (+3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $980 | +3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $640 – $6,500 | +8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,300 | +9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $760 – $3,950 | +7% |
Salem weather and the front door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Salem Mcnary Fld (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Salem: 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.
Salem gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (7.0 inches in December). The station averages about 18 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 | 48 | 36 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 36 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 38 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 46 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 51 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 55 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 55 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 51 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 39 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 7.0 | Workable |
Salem: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Salem. 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
$510 to $1,350
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,150 to $2,000
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,750 to $2,600
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $510 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $2,000 | $1,750 – $2,600 |
| front and side doors | $1,000 – $2,700 | $2,300 – $3,950 | $3,550 – $5,200 |
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Front door in Salem: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Salem?
For 1 door, expect $510 to $2,600 in the Salem 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 Salem?
About $510 to $2,605 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 Salem or Portland?
Portland is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,650, which is 5% more than Salem ($1,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salem?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $400 out of $1,550. Materials are 74% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Salem?
$1,000 to $5,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Salem?
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 Salem area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salem expensive for front door compared with the rest of Oregon?
Salem is 1% 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 Salem?
The BLS median is $28.71 an hour in the Salem area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.19 to $36.75.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Salem?
For 1 door, basic work runs $510 to $1,350 and premium work $1,750 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 Salem?
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 Salem
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.