Front door cost in Philadelphia, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $500 – $2,450
- Per door
- $499 – $2,446
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #94
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Philadelphia, plan on $500 to $2,450 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $499 to $2,446 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.8).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Philadelphia, PA, standard level
$1,100 to $1,850
About $1,083 to $1,862 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $370 | $450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,100 | $1,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Philadelphia, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 72% |
| Labor | $310 | $410 | $510 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $500 | $1,450 | $2,450 | 100% |
What is behind the Philadelphia 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, Philadelphia wages are 1.02 times the national level. Labor makes up about 28% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Philadelphia metro is 96.8 (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 (102.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Related projects, priced for Philadelphia
Because every project leans on different trades, Philadelphia's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs level and storm door −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,050 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | level |
Is Philadelphia cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Trenton is the priciest of the group at $1,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PAthis page | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | |
| Vineland, NJ40 miles | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +3% |
| Trenton, NJ40 miles | $530 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +4% |
| Reading, PA50 miles | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Lancaster, PA50 miles | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
| Atlantic City, NJ50 miles | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +2% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $490 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Philadelphia comes in at #94 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Philadelphia is 1% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +3% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +2% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $490 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +2% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Philadelphia's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Philadelphia against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +6% |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $460 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −2% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $450 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −2% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $470 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
Philadelphia: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Philadelphia 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
$500 to $1,300
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,100 to $1,850
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,650 to $2,450
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $500 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,450 |
| front and side doors | $1,000 – $2,550 | $2,150 – $3,700 | $3,350 – $4,900 |
Climate in Philadelphia: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Philadelphia Ne Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Philadelphia (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Philadelphia gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (4.5 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.6 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 29 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 | 42 | 27 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 28 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 53 | 35 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 54 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 64 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 69 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 68 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 60 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 68 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 38 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 31 | 4.0 | Workable |
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia is 1.02 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $29.70 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.17 and $36.83 an hour. BLS counts 14,260 of them working in the area, 49.2 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 $24.14 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.26 and $30.24 an hour. About 22,470 work in the metro. That is 77.5 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 ($36.83 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $85. At the 25th percentile ($23.17) it shrinks by about $75. The total moves by 5.7% or 5.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,897,830 jobs in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area. That makes it the 7th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.86% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $23.17 | $29.70 | $36.83 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.26 | $24.14 | $30.24 | $23.84 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Why two Philadelphia quotes can differ
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 Philadelphia: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Philadelphia?
For 1 door, expect $500 to $2,450 in the Philadelphia area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,100 to $1,850. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Philadelphia?
About $499 to $2,446 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 Philadelphia or Vineland?
Vineland is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,500, which is 3% more than Philadelphia ($1,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Philadelphia?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $410 out of $1,450. Materials are 72% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Philadelphia?
$1,000 to $4,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Philadelphia expensive for front door compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia is 1% below the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($1,500 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $29.70 an hour in the Philadelphia area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.17 to $36.83.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Philadelphia?
For 1 door, basic work runs $500 to $1,300 and premium work $1,650 to $2,450. 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 Philadelphia?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February 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 Philadelphia
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.