Front door cost in Texas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $440 – $2,400
- Per door
- $444 – $2,375
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $1,500
- Metros covered
- 21
Texas prices for front door: $440 to $2,400 for 1 door, or $444 to $2,375 per door without the permit. The state midpoint is 6% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $23.51 an hour.
Inside Texas, the metros we cover range from $1,300 (Brownsville) to $1,450 (Dallas) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Texas (statewide), standard level
$1,000 to $1,800
About $1,024 to $1,796 per door before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $730 | $1,450 |
| Labor | $300 | $360 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Texas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $200 | $1,100 | $1,950 | 77% |
| Labor | $250 | $330 | $410 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $440 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 100% |
When Texas weather lets you replace
Season matters for front door. For each Texas metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Texarkana has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Texas at 10 months (September through June); Laredo has the shortest at 7 (October through April). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in El Paso to 65 inches in Beaumont.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 38 | 97 | 38 | 8: October through May |
| Houston | 46 | 93 | 56 | 9: September through May |
| Austin | 42 | 97 | 36 | 8: October through May |
| San Antonio | 41 | 95 | 32 | 8: October through May |
| El Paso | 35 | 96 | 9 | 9: September through May |
| McAllen | 53 | 99 | 22 | 7: October through April |
| Corpus Christi | 52 | 92 | 35 | 8: October through May |
| Lubbock | 30 | 93 | 19 | 9: September through May |
| Beaumont | 43 | 92 | 65 | 9: September through May |
| Brownsville | 53 | 95 | 27 | 7: October through April |
| Killeen | 36 | 96 | 35 | 8: October through May |
| College Station | 41 | 95 | 42 | 8: October through May |
| Waco | 36 | 97 | 36 | 8: October through May |
| Amarillo | 25 | 93 | 20 | 9: September through May |
| Midland | 33 | 96 | 14 | 9: September through May |
| Longview | 36 | 95 | 51 | 8: October through May |
| Tyler | 39 | 93 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| Laredo | 47 | 100 | 20 | 7: October through April |
| Odessa | 32 | 94 | 12 | 9: September through May |
| Abilene | 34 | 96 | 25 | 9: September through May |
| Texarkana | 33 | 93 | 52 | 10: September through June |
Quality levels and sizes in Texas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Texas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$440 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 $2,400
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $440 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,400 |
| front and side doors | $890 – $2,450 | $2,050 – $3,600 | $3,200 – $4,750 |
Front door: what moves the price in Texas
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.
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
Texas labor market for front door
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.83 for Texas.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.51 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $27.78 an hour. BLS counts 33,540 of them working in the state, 23.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $22.44 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $28.45 an hour. About 140,580 work in the state. That is 99.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($27.78 an hour) would add about $50 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.48) would take off about $25. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 14,071,160 jobs across Texas (May 2025), which is 9.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $21.48 | $23.51 | $27.78 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.11 | $22.44 | $28.45 | $23.84 | 0.94 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Texas metro-by-metro prices
3 of the 21 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,400, and the top-to-bottom gap is 15%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $460 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $450 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Midland, TX | $490 – $2,350 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Beaumont, TX | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Odessa, TX | $450 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Austin, TX | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −3% |
| San Antonio, TX | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −3% |
| Amarillo, TX | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −4% |
| Waco, TX | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −4% |
| Killeen, TX | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −4% |
| Longview, TX | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −4% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −5% |
| College Station, TX | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −5% |
| Tyler, TX | $410 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −5% |
| Lubbock, TX | $410 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −6% |
| Abilene, TX | $410 – $2,250 | $1,300 | −6% |
| Texarkana, TX | $400 – $2,250 | $1,300 | −6% |
| El Paso, TX | $400 – $2,250 | $1,300 | −7% |
| McAllen, TX | $400 – $2,200 | $1,300 | −7% |
| Laredo, TX | $400 – $2,200 | $1,300 | −7% |
| Brownsville, TX | $370 – $2,200 | $1,300 | −10% |
Texas versus the states around it
Texas ranks 38 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for front door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $1,800 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $1,350, both for 1 door at the midpoint. Texas sits at $1,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 330 miles away | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −4% |
| Louisiana | 360 miles away | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −3% |
| Arkansas | 390 miles away | $430 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −4% |
| Mississippi | 450 miles away | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Kansas | 490 miles away | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
Related projects, priced for Texas
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Texas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−6%) and patio door lowest (−9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
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Front door in Texas: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Texas?
$440 to $2,400 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Texas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Texas is cheapest for front door?
Brownsville at about $1,300 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Dallas at $1,450.
+Is front door cheaper in Texas than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $1,400 against $1,500 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Texas?
About 23% ($330). Materials are 77%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.83x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Texas?
The BLS statewide median is $23.51 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.48 to $27.78.
+Where does Texas rank for front door costs?
38th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,400 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Texas?
For 1 door, basic work runs $440 to $1,200 and premium work $1,600 to $2,400. Basic means: basic steel door, same size opening. Premium means: wood or custom door, frame work needed.
+Does the season matter for front door in Texas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Texas metros we cover, Texarkana has the most comfortable months (10 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Front door by city in Texas
- Dallas, TX$1,450 midpoint
- Houston, TX$1,450 midpoint
- Midland, TX$1,450 midpoint
- Beaumont, TX$1,400 midpoint
- Odessa, TX$1,400 midpoint
- Austin, TX$1,350 midpoint
- San Antonio, TX$1,350 midpoint
- Amarillo, TX$1,350 midpoint
- Waco, TX$1,350 midpoint
- Killeen, TX$1,350 midpoint
- Longview, TX$1,350 midpoint
- Corpus Christi, TX$1,350 midpoint
- College Station, TX$1,350 midpoint
- Tyler, TX$1,350 midpoint
- Lubbock, TX$1,350 midpoint
- Abilene, TX$1,300 midpoint
- Texarkana, TX$1,300 midpoint
- El Paso, TX$1,300 midpoint
- McAllen, TX$1,300 midpoint
- Laredo, TX$1,300 midpoint
- Brownsville, TX$1,300 midpoint
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.