Front door cost in Memphis, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $450 – $2,350
- Per door
- $449 – $2,352
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #190
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Memphis area: $450 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 7% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $24.34 an hour in the Memphis area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Memphis, TN, standard level
$1,000 to $1,800
About $1,020 to $1,782 per door before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $310 | $380 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Memphis, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 76% |
| Labor | $260 | $340 | $430 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $450 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Memphis number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.34 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Memphis is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 24% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Memphis 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 92.2: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Memphis 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 Memphis the blend is 0.86.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $24.34 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.58 and $28.26 an hour. About 1,240 work in the metro. That is 20.3 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 $23.15 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $29.18 an hour. BLS counts 6,250 of them working in the area, 102.2 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 $45 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $20. That is a swing of roughly 1.5% to 3.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Memphis has 611,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 46th 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% | $22.58 | $24.34 | $28.26 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.42 | $23.15 | $29.18 | $23.84 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Memphis bid
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.
Is Memphis cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $1,400 across Memphis and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TNthis page | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Jonesboro, AR65 miles | $410 – $2,250 | $1,300 | −6% |
| Jackson, TN75 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −3% |
| Decatur, AL160 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Clarksville, TN170 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Memphis ranks #190 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Memphis is 0% below the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Memphis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $520 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +7% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −3% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $480 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
The best months for front door in Memphis
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Memphis 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 Memphis are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Memphis gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.9 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.0 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 72 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 | 51 | 33 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 37 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 44 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 53 | 5.9 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 62 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 70 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 66 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 54 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 43 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 36 | 5.5 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Memphis
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Memphis. 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
$450 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,000 to $1,800
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 | $450 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $900 – $2,400 | $2,050 – $3,550 | $3,200 – $4,700 |
Related projects, priced for Memphis
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Memphis wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−6%) and patio door lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
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Front door in Memphis: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Memphis?
For 1 door, expect $450 to $2,350 in the Memphis area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,000 to $1,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Memphis?
About $449 to $2,352 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 Memphis or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,300, which is 6% less than Memphis ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Memphis?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $340 out of $1,400. Materials are 76% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Memphis?
$900 to $4,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Memphis?
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 Memphis area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Memphis expensive for front door compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Memphis is 0% 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 Memphis?
The BLS median is $24.34 an hour in the Memphis area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.58 to $28.26.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Memphis?
For 1 door, basic work runs $450 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 Memphis?
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 Memphis
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.