Front door cost in Abilene, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $410 – $2,250
- Per door
- $408 – $2,242
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #293
- 1 = most expensive
Abilene homeowners pay roughly $410 to $2,250 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $408 to $2,242 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Abilene is 12% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $20.69 an hour in the Abilene area, 29% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Abilene, TX, standard level
$960 to $1,700
About $958 to $1,692 per door before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $260 | $320 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $960 | $1,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Abilene, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 78% |
| Labor | $220 | $290 | $370 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $410 | $1,300 | $2,250 | 100% |
What is behind the Abilene number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $20.69 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Abilene is 0.73 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 22% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Abilene metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,050, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Abilene: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Abilene 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
$410 to $1,150
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$960 to $1,700
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,500 to $2,250
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $410 – $1,150 | $960 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,250 |
| front and side doors | $820 – $2,300 | $1,900 – $3,400 | $3,000 – $4,500 |
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 Abilene is 0.73 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $20.69 an hour, which is 29% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $23.86 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 10.7 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 $20.64 an hour, 13% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.69 and $24.93 an hour. About 840 work in the metro. That is 111.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.86 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $35. At the 25th percentile ($18.00) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 2.8% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 75,070 jobs in the Abilene area. That makes it the 246th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $18.00 | $20.69 | $23.86 | $29.12 | 0.71 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $16.69 | $20.64 | $24.93 | $23.84 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.73 | |||||
Abilene against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Dallas is the priciest of the group at $1,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TXthis page | $410 – $2,250 | $1,300 | |
| Midland, TX135 miles | $490 – $2,350 | $1,450 | +8% |
| Killeen, TX140 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +2% |
| Lubbock, TX145 miles | $410 – $2,250 | $1,350 | level |
| Waco, TX155 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +2% |
| Dallas, TX160 miles | $460 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +11% |
| Texas (statewide) | $440 – $2,400 | $1,400 | +6% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Abilene comes in at #293 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Abilene is 6% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $460 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +11% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $450 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +9% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +3% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $400 – $2,250 | $1,300 | −1% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $400 – $2,200 | $1,300 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Abilene's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Abilene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $520 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +19% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +5% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +4% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +5% |
Related projects, priced for Abilene
Because every project leans on different trades, Abilene's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −10% and patio door −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −14% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $530 – $5,100 | −15% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $600 – $3,250 | −12% |
Front door: what moves the price in Abilene
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).
When to schedule front door in Abilene
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Abilene Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Abilene (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Abilene gets about 25 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and October (3.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, January and December are the driest, at 1.1 and 1.3 inches. The station averages about 102 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 | 59 | 34 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 37 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 45 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 53 | 1.9 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 62 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 70 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 73 | 1.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 72 | 2.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 65 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 55 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 43 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 35 | 1.3 | Workable |
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Front door in Abilene: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Abilene?
For 1 door, expect $410 to $2,250 in the Abilene area. A standard-spec job lands at $960 to $1,700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Abilene?
About $408 to $2,242 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 Abilene or Midland?
Midland is 135 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 8% more than Abilene ($1,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Abilene?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $290 out of $1,300. Materials are 78% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Abilene?
$820 to $4,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Abilene?
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 Abilene area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Abilene expensive for front door compared with the rest of Texas?
Abilene is 6% below the Texas statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Abilene?
The BLS median is $20.69 an hour in the Abilene area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.00 to $23.86.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Abilene?
For 1 door, basic work runs $410 to $1,150 and premium work $1,500 to $2,250. 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 Abilene?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. January and December 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 Abilene
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.