Front door cost in Scranton, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $500 – $2,500
- Per door
- $500 – $2,512
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #66
- 1 = most expensive
A new front door in Scranton, PA usually costs $500 to $2,500 for 1 door. That works out to about $500 to $2,512 per door before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. 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 Scranton, PA, standard level
$1,100 to $1,900
About $1,104 to $1,908 per door before permits. Labor is about 26% 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 Scranton, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $200 | $1,100 | $2,000 | 74% |
| Labor | $300 | $400 | $500 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $500 | $1,500 | $2,500 | 100% |
Where the Scranton price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Scranton wages are 1.00 times the national level. Labor makes up about 26% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Scranton 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 93.6: $0 to $0.
Why two Scranton quotes can differ
Frame
Frame repair adds $75-$200+; rebuilding the opening for a new size costs $7-$20 per linear foot for framing.
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).
Scranton 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, Wilkes-Barre Intl 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 Scranton 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.
Scranton gets about 39 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 45 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (4.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 12 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 | 36 | 20 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 22 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 29 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 39 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 50 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 58 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 63 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 43 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 34 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 26 | 2.8 | Cold |
How Scranton compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Scranton is the priciest of the group. Reading is the cheapest at $1,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton, PAthis page | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | |
| Allentown, PA45 miles | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Binghamton, NY60 miles | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Reading, PA65 miles | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
| Lancaster, PA90 miles | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
| Harrisburg, PA90 miles | $490 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $490 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Scranton ranks #66 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Scranton is 1% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $490 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Scranton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +4% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −9% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 245,170 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −8% |
Planning more than one job in Scranton?
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Scranton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (+1%) and storm door lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,050 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $710 – $3,700 | +1% |
What local crews earn in Scranton
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 Scranton the blend is 1.00.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $28.96 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $35.74 an hour. About 1,070 work in the metro. That is 41.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $23.90 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.98 and $30.01 an hour. BLS counts 2,750 of them working in the area, 107.6 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 $80 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $70. That is a swing of roughly 4.6% to 5.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre has 255,620 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 102nd 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% | $23.00 | $28.96 | $35.74 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $19.98 | $23.90 | $30.01 | $23.84 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Scranton: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Scranton. 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 – $3,800 | $3,400 – $5,000 |
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Front door in Scranton: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Scranton?
For 1 door, expect $500 to $2,500 in the Scranton 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 Scranton?
About $500 to $2,512 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 Scranton or Allentown?
Allentown is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,500, which is 0% less than Scranton ($1,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Scranton?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $400 out of $1,500. Materials are 74% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Scranton?
$1,000 to $5,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Scranton?
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 Scranton area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Scranton expensive for front door compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Scranton is 1% 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 Scranton?
The BLS median is $28.96 an hour in the Scranton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.00 to $35.74.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Scranton?
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 Scranton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Scranton
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.