Front door cost in Olympia, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $530 – $2,650
- Per door
- $530 – $2,634
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #34
- 1 = most expensive
A new front door in Olympia, WA usually costs $530 to $2,650 for 1 door. That works out to about $530 to $2,634 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $80 more. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.0).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Olympia, WA, standard level
$1,150 to $2,000
About $1,161 to $2,002 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $780 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $380 | $470 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Olympia, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $210 | $1,150 | $2,100 | 73% |
| Labor | $320 | $430 | $530 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $530 | $1,600 | $2,650 | 100% |
Where the Olympia price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Olympia wages are 1.07 times the national level. Labor makes up about 27% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Olympia is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,150 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.7: $0 to $0.
What local crews earn in Olympia
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 Olympia the blend is 1.07.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $30.41 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.58 and $36.82 an hour. About 800 work in the metro. That is 61.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $28.36 an hour, which is 19% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.93 and $34.20 an hour. BLS counts 1,130 of them working in the area, 86.7 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 $75 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $20. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 4.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater has 130,300 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 167th 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% | $28.58 | $30.41 | $36.82 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $22.93 | $28.36 | $34.20 | $23.84 | 1.19 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Is Olympia cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $1,650. Yakima is the cheapest at $1,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WAthis page | $530 – $2,650 | $1,600 | |
| Bremerton, WA50 miles | $540 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +1% |
| Seattle, WA60 miles | $580 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +4% |
| Portland, OR95 miles | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +4% |
| Yakima, WA105 miles | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | −1% |
| Bellingham, WA140 miles | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +3% |
| Washington (statewide) | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +3% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Olympia ranks #34 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Olympia is 3% below the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $580 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +4% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | −1% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $530 – $2,650 | $1,600 | level |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | −1% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $540 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +1% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Olympia against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −13% |
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −14% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −9% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $530 – $2,650 | $1,600 | level |
Front door: what moves the price in Olympia
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Olympia
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Olympia. 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
$530 to $1,350
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,150 to $2,000
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,800 to $2,650
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $530 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,650 |
| front and side doors | $1,050 – $2,750 | $2,300 – $4,000 | $3,600 – $5,250 |
Olympia weather and the front door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Olympia Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Olympia: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Olympia gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (8.2 inches in November). The station averages about 7 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 | 46 | 33 | 7.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 32 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 54 | 35 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 43 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 71 | 47 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 78 | 51 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 51 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 46 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 41 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 36 | 8.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 33 | 7.8 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Olympia?
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Olympia wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (+14%) and storm door lowest (+6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $670 – $6,850 | +14% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,200 – $16,800 | +13% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $770 – $4,000 | +9% |
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Front door in Olympia: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Olympia?
For 1 door, expect $530 to $2,650 in the Olympia area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,150 to $2,000. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Olympia?
About $530 to $2,634 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 Olympia or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,600, which is 1% more than Olympia ($1,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Olympia?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $430 out of $1,600. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Olympia?
$1,050 to $5,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Olympia?
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 Olympia area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Olympia expensive for front door compared with the rest of Washington?
Olympia is 3% below the Washington statewide estimate ($1,650 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Olympia?
The BLS median is $30.41 an hour in the Olympia area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.58 to $36.82.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Olympia?
For 1 door, basic work runs $530 to $1,350 and premium work $1,800 to $2,650. Basic means: basic steel door, same size opening. Premium means: wood or custom door, frame work needed.
+Is there a bad season to replace a front door in Olympia?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Front door near Olympia
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.