Front door cost in McAllen, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $400 – $2,200
- Per door
- $397 – $2,224
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #298
- 1 = most expensive
McAllen homeowners pay roughly $400 to $2,200 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $397 to $2,224 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, McAllen is 13% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $19.97 an hour in the McAllen area, 31% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in McAllen, TX, standard level
$940 to $1,700
About $945 to $1,676 per door before permits. Labor is about 21% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $250 | $310 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $940 | $1,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in McAllen, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 79% |
| Labor | $210 | $280 | $350 | 21% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $400 | $1,300 | $2,200 | 100% |
Why McAllen prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, McAllen wages are 0.70 times the national level. Labor makes up about 21% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the McAllen 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 (85.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two McAllen quotes can differ
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 McAllen
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for McAllen 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
$400 to $1,150
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$940 to $1,700
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,500 to $2,200
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $400 – $1,150 | $940 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,200 |
| front and side doors | $790 – $2,250 | $1,900 – $3,350 | $3,000 – $4,450 |
McAllen against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
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 $1,350 across McAllen and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen, TXthis page | $400 – $2,200 | $1,300 | |
| Brownsville, TX50 miles | $370 – $2,200 | $1,300 | −3% |
| Corpus Christi, TX115 miles | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | +3% |
| Laredo, TX120 miles | $400 – $2,200 | $1,300 | level |
| San Antonio, TX210 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +4% |
| Austin, TX270 miles | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +5% |
| Texas (statewide) | $440 – $2,400 | $1,400 | +8% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, McAllen comes in at #298 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, McAllen is 7% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $460 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +12% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $450 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +10% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +5% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +4% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $400 – $2,250 | $1,300 | +1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like McAllen's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is McAllen against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +15% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +10% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $460 – $2,400 | $1,400 | +8% |
| Stockton, CA | 289,660 jobs | $560 – $2,700 | $1,600 | +23% |
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 McAllen is 0.70 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $19.97 an hour, which is 31% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $21.94 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 10.4 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 $18.21 an hour, 24% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $14.70 and $22.82 an hour. About 2,110 work in the metro. That is 71.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($21.94 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $25. At the 25th percentile ($17.40) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 1.8% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 296,700 jobs in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area. That makes it the 86th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.19% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $17.40 | $19.97 | $21.94 | $29.12 | 0.69 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $14.70 | $18.21 | $22.82 | $23.84 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.70 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in McAllen
Because every project leans on different trades, McAllen's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −11% and patio door −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $810 | −16% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $520 – $5,050 | −16% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $590 – $3,250 | −13% |
When to schedule front door in McAllen
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Mcallen Miller Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in McAllen (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
McAllen gets about 22 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.6 inches in September). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 177 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 | 73 | 53 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 77 | 57 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 83 | 63 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 88 | 68 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 93 | 74 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Jun | 97 | 78 | 3.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 99 | 79 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 100 | 79 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 94 | 76 | 4.6 | Hot |
| Oct | 89 | 69 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 80 | 60 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 74 | 54 | 1.1 | Workable |
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Front door in McAllen: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in McAllen?
For 1 door, expect $400 to $2,200 in the McAllen area. A standard-spec job lands at $940 to $1,700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in McAllen?
About $397 to $2,224 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 McAllen or Brownsville?
Brownsville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,300, which is 3% less than McAllen ($1,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in McAllen?
About 21% at the midpoint, or $280 out of $1,300. Materials are 79% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in McAllen?
$790 to $4,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in McAllen?
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 McAllen area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is McAllen expensive for front door compared with the rest of Texas?
McAllen is 7% 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 McAllen?
The BLS median is $19.97 an hour in the McAllen area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.40 to $21.94.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in McAllen?
For 1 door, basic work runs $400 to $1,150 and premium work $1,500 to $2,200. 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 McAllen?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. January and February 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 McAllen
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.