Front door cost in Pittsburgh, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $500 – $2,500
- Per door
- $504 – $2,517
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #65
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Pittsburgh area: $500 to $2,500 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 1% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 100.7).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Pittsburgh, PA, standard level
$1,100 to $1,900
About $1,108 to $1,913 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $750 | $1,450 |
| Labor | $360 | $440 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,100 | $1,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Pittsburgh, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $200 | $1,100 | $2,000 | 73% |
| Labor | $300 | $400 | $500 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $500 | $1,500 | $2,500 | 100% |
Why Pittsburgh 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, Pittsburgh wages are 1.01 times the national level. Labor makes up about 27% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Pittsburgh is at 100.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,100 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.7: $0 to $0.
Why two Pittsburgh quotes can differ
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.
The best months for front door in Pittsburgh
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Pittsburgh Allegheny Co Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Pittsburgh are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Pittsburgh gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.6 inches in June). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 8 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 | 37 | 22 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 24 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 31 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 42 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 52 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 60 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 64 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 63 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 56 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 45 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 35 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 28 | 3.0 | Cold |
Is Pittsburgh cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Pittsburgh is the priciest of the group. Morgantown is the cheapest at $1,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PAthis page | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | |
| Wheeling, WV60 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −8% |
| Morgantown, WV65 miles | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −9% |
| Youngstown, OH70 miles | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −7% |
| Canton, OH75 miles | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −7% |
| Altoona, PA80 miles | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $490 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Pittsburgh ranks #65 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Pittsburgh is 2% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −3% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $490 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Pittsburgh against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −10% |
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $520 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −3% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $610 – $2,750 | $1,700 | +11% |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −3% |
Who does the work: Pittsburgh trade wages
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 Pittsburgh the blend is 1.01.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $29.41 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.40 and $38.14 an hour. About 5,920 work in the metro. That is 53.1 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 $23.68 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.48 and $29.18 an hour. BLS counts 10,330 of them working in the area, 92.7 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 $100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $70. That is a swing of roughly 4.6% to 6.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Pittsburgh has 1,114,490 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 29th 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% | $23.40 | $29.41 | $38.14 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $19.48 | $23.68 | $29.18 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Pittsburgh
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Pittsburgh. 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
$500 to $1,300
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,100 to $1,900
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,700 to $2,500
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $500 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 |
| front and side doors | $1,000 – $2,600 | $2,200 – $3,850 | $3,400 – $5,050 |
Related projects, priced for Pittsburgh
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Pittsburgh wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (+1%) and patio door lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $960 | +1% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $5,950 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,900 | −1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $710 – $3,750 | +1% |
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Front door in Pittsburgh: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Pittsburgh?
For 1 door, expect $500 to $2,500 in the Pittsburgh area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,100 to $1,900. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Pittsburgh?
About $504 to $2,517 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 Pittsburgh or Wheeling?
Wheeling is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 8% less than Pittsburgh ($1,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Pittsburgh?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $400 out of $1,500. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Pittsburgh?
$1,000 to $5,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Pittsburgh expensive for front door compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh is 2% above 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 Pittsburgh?
The BLS median is $29.41 an hour in the Pittsburgh area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.40 to $38.14.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Pittsburgh?
For 1 door, basic work runs $500 to $1,300 and premium work $1,700 to $2,500. 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 Pittsburgh?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. October 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 Pittsburgh
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.