Front door cost in Wisconsin
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $500 – $2,400
- Per door
- $499 – $2,403
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $1,500
- Metros covered
- 12
Across Wisconsin, a new front door costs about $500 to $2,400 for 1 door. Statewide, that midpoint is 3% below the US figure of $1,500. Carpenters earn a median $29.65 an hour in Wisconsin (US: $29.12).
Inside Wisconsin, the metros we cover range from $1,400 (Wausau) to $1,600 (Kenosha) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Wisconsin (statewide), standard level
$1,050 to $1,850
About $1,070 to $1,832 per door before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $370 | $460 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Wisconsin
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 71% |
| Labor | $310 | $410 | $520 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $500 | $1,450 | $2,400 | 100% |
Which Wisconsin city is cheapest for front door?
5 of the 12 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,450, and the top-to-bottom gap is 14%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | $520 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +9% |
| Oshkosh, WI | $600 – $2,550 | $1,600 | +9% |
| Janesville, WI | $560 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +5% |
| Sheboygan, WI | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Milwaukee, WI | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Madison, WI | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Appleton, WI | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Green Bay, WI | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Racine, WI | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Eau Claire, WI | $490 – $2,350 | $1,450 | −2% |
| La Crosse, WI | $480 – $2,350 | $1,450 | −2% |
| Wausau, WI | $450 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −5% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Wisconsin
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.03 for Wisconsin.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $29.65 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.92 and $38.13 an hour. BLS counts 13,880 of them working in the state, 47.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $26.83 an hour, 13% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.92 and $30.73 an hour. About 30,880 work in the state. That is 105.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($38.13 an hour) would add about $100 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.92) would take off about $65. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,941,540 jobs across Wisconsin (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $23.92 | $29.65 | $38.13 | $29.12 | 1.02 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.92 | $26.83 | $30.73 | $23.84 | 1.13 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
When Wisconsin weather lets you replace
Season matters for front door. For each Wisconsin metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Kenosha has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Wisconsin at 9 months (March through November); Wausau has the shortest at 7 (April through October). Rainfall runs from 32 inches a year in Green Bay to 37 inches in La Crosse.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 14 | 83 | 34 | 8: April through November |
| Madison | 12 | 82 | 37 | 8: April through November |
| Green Bay | 11 | 81 | 32 | 7: April through October |
| Appleton | 10 | 82 | 33 | 7: April through October |
| Oshkosh | 10 | 82 | 33 | 7: April through October |
| Eau Claire | 6 | 83 | 33 | 7: April through October |
| La Crosse | 8 | 80 | 37 | 7: April through October |
| Racine | 16 | 81 | 32 | 8: April through November |
| Kenosha | 16 | 84 | 32 | 9: March through November |
| Janesville | 12 | 83 | 37 | 9: March through November |
| Wausau | 7 | 80 | 34 | 7: April through October |
| Sheboygan | 15 | 82 | 35 | 8: April through November |
Front door: what moves the price in Wisconsin
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.
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Wisconsin
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Wisconsin wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$500 to $1,250
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,050 to $1,850
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,650 to $2,400
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $500 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| front and side doors | $1,000 – $2,500 | $2,150 – $3,650 | $3,300 – $4,800 |
Other Wisconsin jobs that often go with front door
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Wisconsin wages and prices. Against national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (level) and window replacement lowest (−2%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −2% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $6,000 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,600 | −2% |
Wisconsin versus the states around it
Wisconsin ranks 25 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for front door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $1,800 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $1,350, both for 1 door at the midpoint. Wisconsin sits at $1,450. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
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Front door in Wisconsin: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Wisconsin?
$500 to $2,400 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Wisconsin can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Wisconsin is cheapest for front door?
Wausau at about $1,400 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Kenosha at $1,600.
+Is front door cheaper in Wisconsin than the US average?
It is 3% cheaper: $1,450 against $1,500 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Wisconsin?
About 29% ($410). Materials are 71%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.03x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Wisconsin?
The BLS statewide median is $29.65 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.92 to $38.13.
+Where does Wisconsin rank for front door costs?
25th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,450 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Wisconsin?
For 1 door, basic work runs $500 to $1,250 and premium work $1,650 to $2,400. Basic means: basic steel door, same size opening. Premium means: wood or custom door, frame work needed.
+Does the season matter for front door in Wisconsin?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Wisconsin metros we cover, Kenosha has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Front door by city in Wisconsin
- Kenosha, WI$1,600 midpoint
- Oshkosh, WI$1,600 midpoint
- Janesville, WI$1,500 midpoint
- Sheboygan, WI$1,450 midpoint
- Milwaukee, WI$1,450 midpoint
- Madison, WI$1,450 midpoint
- Appleton, WI$1,450 midpoint
- Green Bay, WI$1,450 midpoint
- Racine, WI$1,450 midpoint
- Eau Claire, WI$1,450 midpoint
- La Crosse, WI$1,450 midpoint
- Wausau, WI$1,400 midpoint
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.