Front door cost in State College, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $480 – $2,500
- Per door
- $480 – $2,478
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #90
- 1 = most expensive
State College homeowners pay roughly $480 to $2,500 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $480 to $2,478 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, State College is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $26.77 an hour in the State College area, 8% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in State College, PA, standard level
$1,100 to $1,900
About $1,079 to $1,878 per door before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $750 | $1,450 |
| Labor | $330 | $410 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,100 | $1,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in State College, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $200 | $1,100 | $2,000 | 75% |
| Labor | $280 | $370 | $460 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $480 | $1,500 | $2,500 | 100% |
Where the State College price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $26.77 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for State College is 0.93 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 25% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the State College metro is 100.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,100, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.8) and land at $0 to $0.
Front door: what moves the price in State College
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.
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
Related projects, priced for State College
Because every project leans on different trades, State College's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −1% and storm door −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $930 | −2% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $5,850 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,900 | −1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,650 | −2% |
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 State College is 0.93 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $26.77 an hour, which is 8% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.85 and $34.45 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 50.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $23.28 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.87 and $27.67 an hour. About 870 work in the metro. That is 126.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($34.45 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $90. At the 25th percentile ($22.85) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 6.1% or 3.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 68,840 jobs in the State College area. That makes it the 263rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $22.85 | $26.77 | $34.45 | $29.12 | 0.92 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.87 | $23.28 | $27.67 | $23.84 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
When to schedule front door in State College
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for State College (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in State College (9 of 12 months). 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.
State College gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 44 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (4.2 inches in August). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 34 | 21 | 2.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 22 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 28 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 39 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 50 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 59 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 63 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 62 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 54 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 43 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 34 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 26 | 3.2 | Cold |
State College against nearby metros and the rest of Pennsylvania
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than State College. Hagerstown is the lowest at about $1,450 (midpoint, 1 door), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College, PAthis page | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | |
| Altoona, PA35 miles | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA60 miles | $490 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
| Chambersburg, PA70 miles | $460 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −2% |
| York, PA90 miles | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +3% |
| Hagerstown, MD95 miles | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −3% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $490 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, State College comes in at #90 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, State College is 0% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | level |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +2% |
| 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 | level |
Cities with a workforce like State College's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is State College against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −7% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $480 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −4% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $450 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −7% |
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −5% |
State College: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for State College 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
$480 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 | $480 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 |
| front and side doors | $960 – $2,550 | $2,150 – $3,750 | $3,350 – $4,950 |
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Front door in State College: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in State College?
For 1 door, expect $480 to $2,500 in the State College 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 State College?
About $480 to $2,478 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 State College or Altoona?
Altoona is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,500, which is 0% more than State College ($1,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in State College?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $370 out of $1,500. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in State College?
$960 to $4,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in State College?
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 State College area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is State College expensive for front door compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
State College is 0% 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 State College?
The BLS median is $26.77 an hour in the State College area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.85 to $34.45.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in State College?
For 1 door, basic work runs $480 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 State College?
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 State College
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.