Front door cost in Odessa, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $450 – $2,300
- Per door
- $450 – $2,313
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #234
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Odessa area: $450 to $2,300 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 8% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Odessa, TX, standard level
$1,000 to $1,750
About $1,009 to $1,754 per door before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $320 | $390 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Odessa, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 75% |
| Labor | $260 | $350 | $440 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $450 | $1,400 | $2,300 | 100% |
Why Odessa prices look the way they do
Labor is 25% 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 Odessa the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Odessa is at 93.8 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 93.9: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Odessa 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 Odessa the blend is 0.88.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $25.12 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.57 and $28.35 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 22.2 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 $22.74 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.48 and $29.07 an hour. BLS counts 770 of them working in the area, 95.2 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 $40 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $30. That is a swing of roughly 2.2% to 2.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Odessa has 80,910 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 235th 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% | $22.57 | $25.12 | $28.35 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.48 | $22.74 | $29.07 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Odessa: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Odessa. 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 $1,750
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,550 to $2,300
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $450 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 |
| front and side doors | $900 – $2,400 | $2,000 – $3,500 | $3,150 – $4,650 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Odessa bid
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).
Double doors
A double front door costs $1,500-$6,500+ installed; the doors alone are $1,200-$5,000.
Planning more than one job in Odessa?
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Odessa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−8%) and patio door lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,400 | −8% |
Is Odessa 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 $1,450 across Odessa and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TXthis page | $450 – $2,300 | $1,400 | |
| Midland, TX35 miles | $490 – $2,350 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Lubbock, TX115 miles | $410 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −4% |
| Abilene, TX170 miles | $410 – $2,250 | $1,300 | −4% |
| El Paso, TX175 miles | $400 – $2,250 | $1,300 | −5% |
| Amarillo, TX235 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −2% |
| Texas (statewide) | $440 – $2,400 | $1,400 | +2% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Odessa ranks #234 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Odessa is 2% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $460 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +6% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $450 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −1% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $400 – $2,250 | $1,300 | −5% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $400 – $2,200 | $1,300 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Odessa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
The best months for front door in Odessa
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Odessa (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Odessa are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Odessa gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, August and September (1.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 106 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 | 57 | 32 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 36 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 44 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 51 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 61 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 94 | 68 | 1.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 71 | 1.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 70 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 62 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 53 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 41 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 33 | 0.6 | Workable |
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Front door in Odessa: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Odessa?
For 1 door, expect $450 to $2,300 in the Odessa area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,000 to $1,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Odessa?
About $450 to $2,313 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 Odessa or Midland?
Midland is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 4% more than Odessa ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Odessa?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $350 out of $1,400. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Odessa?
$900 to $4,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Odessa?
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 Odessa area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Odessa expensive for front door compared with the rest of Texas?
Odessa is 2% 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 Odessa?
The BLS median is $25.12 an hour in the Odessa area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.57 to $28.35.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Odessa?
For 1 door, basic work runs $450 to $1,200 and premium work $1,550 to $2,300. 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 Odessa?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February 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 Odessa
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.