Front door cost in College Station, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $420 – $2,250
- Per door
- $423 – $2,267
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #287
- 1 = most expensive
College Station homeowners pay roughly $420 to $2,250 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $423 to $2,267 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, College Station is 10% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.58 an hour in the College Station area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in College Station, TX, standard level
$980 to $1,700
About $976 to $1,714 per door before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $280 | $350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $980 | $1,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in College Station, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 77% |
| Labor | $240 | $310 | $390 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $420 | $1,350 | $2,250 | 100% |
What is behind the College Station number
Labor is 23% of the midpoint bill here, against 27% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (85%), general maintenance and repair workers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In College Station the blended ratio comes out at 0.78.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the College Station 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 (91.0) and land at $0 to $0.
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 College Station is 0.78 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.58 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.77 and $26.89 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 12.7 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 $19.96 an hour, 16% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.68 and $24.62 an hour. About 1,490 work in the metro. That is 111.2 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 ($26.89 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $50. At the 25th percentile ($20.77) it shrinks by about $20. The total moves by 3.7% or 1.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 134,040 jobs in the College Station-Bryan area. That makes it the 164th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $20.77 | $22.58 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $16.68 | $19.96 | $24.62 | $23.84 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
How College Station 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 $1,350 to $1,450 across College Station and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station, TXthis page | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | |
| Waco, TX75 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +1% |
| Austin, TX75 miles | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +2% |
| Killeen, TX85 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +1% |
| Houston, TX95 miles | $450 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +7% |
| Tyler, TX135 miles | $410 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $440 – $2,400 | $1,400 | +5% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, College Station comes in at #287 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, College Station is 5% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $460 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +9% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $450 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +7% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +2% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $400 – $2,250 | $1,300 | −2% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $400 – $2,200 | $1,300 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like College Station's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is College Station against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $490 – $2,350 | $1,450 | +6% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +7% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +9% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +3% |
When to schedule front door in College Station
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for College Stn (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in College Station (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
College Station gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.9 inches in October). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 117 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 | 62 | 41 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 45 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 52 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 58 | 2.9 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 66 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 73 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 75 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 75 | 3.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 70 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 82 | 60 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 50 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 43 | 3.7 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a College Station bid
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).
Cost by quality level and size in College Station
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for College Station 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
$420 to $1,150
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$980 to $1,700
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,550 to $2,250
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $420 – $1,150 | $980 – $1,700 | $1,550 – $2,250 |
| front and side doors | $850 – $2,300 | $1,950 – $3,450 | $3,050 – $4,550 |
What nearby projects cost in College Station
Because every project leans on different trades, College Station's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −10% and patio door −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,200 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $610 – $3,300 | −11% |
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Front door in College Station: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in College Station?
For 1 door, expect $420 to $2,250 in the College Station area. A standard-spec job lands at $980 to $1,700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in College Station?
About $423 to $2,267 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 College Station or Waco?
Waco is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,350, which is 1% more than College Station ($1,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in College Station?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $310 out of $1,350. Materials are 77% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in College Station?
$850 to $4,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in College Station?
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 College Station area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is College Station expensive for front door compared with the rest of Texas?
College Station is 5% 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 College Station?
The BLS median is $22.58 an hour in the College Station area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.77 to $26.89.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in College Station?
For 1 door, basic work runs $420 to $1,150 and premium work $1,550 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 College Station?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and April 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 College Station
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.