Front door cost in Jackson, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $440 – $2,350
- Per door
- $438 – $2,334
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #225
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Jackson area: $440 to $2,350 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 runs 8% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.05 an hour in the Jackson area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Jackson, TN, standard level
$1,000 to $1,750
About $1,007 to $1,765 per door before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $290 | $360 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Jackson, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 76% |
| Labor | $250 | $330 | $410 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $440 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
Where the Jackson 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, Jackson wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 24% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jackson is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,050 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.5: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Jackson 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 Jackson the blend is 0.82.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $23.05 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.81 and $26.72 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 20.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $23.12 an hour, which is 3% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.73 and $28.22 an hour. BLS counts 1,040 of them working in the area, 123.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $45 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $15. That is a swing of roughly 1.0% to 3.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jackson has 84,530 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 227th 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% | $21.81 | $23.05 | $26.72 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.73 | $23.12 | $28.22 | $23.84 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Jackson: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jackson. 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
$440 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,000 to $1,750
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,600 to $2,350
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $440 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $880 – $2,400 | $2,000 – $3,550 | $3,150 – $4,650 |
Why two Jackson quotes can differ
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.
How Jackson compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $1,300 to $1,450 across Jackson and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TNthis page | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Memphis, TN75 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Jonesboro, AR100 miles | $410 – $2,250 | $1,300 | −5% |
| Nashville, TN125 miles | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +3% |
| Decatur, AL135 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jackson ranks #225 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jackson is 1% below the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +3% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $490 – $2,350 | $1,450 | +3% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $480 – $2,350 | $1,450 | +3% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
The best months for front door in Jackson
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Jackson Exp Stn (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 Jackson are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jackson gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.8 inches in March). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 4.1 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 56 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 | 49 | 27 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 30 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 39 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 48 | 5.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 58 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 69 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 67 | 3.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 60 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 48 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 37 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 31 | 5.3 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Jackson?
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jackson wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−7%) and patio door lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
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Front door in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Jackson?
For 1 door, expect $440 to $2,350 in the Jackson area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,000 to $1,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Jackson?
About $438 to $2,334 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 Jackson or Memphis?
Memphis is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 1% more than Jackson ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $330 out of $1,400. Materials are 76% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Jackson?
$880 to $4,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Jackson?
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 Jackson area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for front door compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Jackson is 1% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Jackson?
The BLS median is $23.05 an hour in the Jackson area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.81 to $26.72.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Jackson?
For 1 door, basic work runs $440 to $1,200 and premium work $1,600 to $2,350. 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 Jackson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. September and October 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 Jackson
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.