Front door cost in Oshkosh, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $600 – $2,550
- Per door
- $596 – $2,557
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #38
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Oshkosh area: $600 to $2,550 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 5% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $40.59 an hour in the Oshkosh area, 39% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Oshkosh, WI, standard level
$1,200 to $1,950
About $1,184 to $1,968 per door before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $490 | $600 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,200 | $1,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Oshkosh, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 65% |
| Labor | $410 | $540 | $680 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $600 | $1,600 | $2,550 | 100% |
What is behind the Oshkosh number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Oshkosh wages are 1.36 times the national level. Labor makes up about 35% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Oshkosh 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 92.9: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh the blend is 1.36.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $40.59 an hour, 39% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.01 and $41.48 an hour. About 650 work in the metro. That is 69.3 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 $28.11 an hour, which is 18% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.70 and $32.23 an hour. BLS counts 990 of them working in the area, 105.6 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 $10 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $140. That is a swing of roughly 8.6% to 0.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Oshkosh-Neenah has 93,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 215th 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% | $29.01 | $40.59 | $41.48 | $29.12 | 1.39 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $22.70 | $28.11 | $32.23 | $23.84 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.36 | |||||
The best months for front door in Oshkosh
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Oshkosh (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 Oshkosh are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Oshkosh gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 39 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.2 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 8 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 | 26 | 10 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 30 | 13 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 24 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 36 | 3.2 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 48 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 59 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 63 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 61 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 41 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 44 | 29 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 32 | 18 | 1.6 | Cold |
Front door: what moves the price in Oshkosh
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Oshkosh
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Oshkosh. 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
$600 to $1,400
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,200 to $1,950
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,750 to $2,550
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $600 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,550 |
| front and side doors | $1,200 – $2,750 | $2,350 – $3,950 | $3,550 – $5,100 |
Related projects, priced for Oshkosh
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Oshkosh wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (+10%) and window replacement lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +10% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $630 – $6,650 | +10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,650 – $15,100 | +2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $770 – $3,850 | +5% |
Is Oshkosh cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Oshkosh is the priciest of the group. Wausau is the cheapest at $1,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WIthis page | $600 – $2,550 | $1,600 | |
| Appleton, WI20 miles | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −8% |
| Green Bay, WI45 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −9% |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −7% |
| Wausau, WI80 miles | $450 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −12% |
| Madison, WI85 miles | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −8% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −8% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Oshkosh ranks #38 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Oshkosh is 9% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −7% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −8% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −9% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −8% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $490 – $2,350 | $1,450 | −9% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $480 – $2,350 | $1,450 | −9% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oshkosh against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −13% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $540 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +1% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −8% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +4% |
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Front door in Oshkosh: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Oshkosh?
For 1 door, expect $600 to $2,550 in the Oshkosh area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,200 to $1,950. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Oshkosh?
About $596 to $2,557 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 Oshkosh or Appleton?
Appleton is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 8% less than Oshkosh ($1,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oshkosh?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $540 out of $1,600. Materials are 65% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Oshkosh?
$1,200 to $5,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Oshkosh?
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 Oshkosh area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oshkosh expensive for front door compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Oshkosh is 9% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($1,450 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Oshkosh?
The BLS median is $40.59 an hour in the Oshkosh area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.01 to $41.48.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Oshkosh?
For 1 door, basic work runs $600 to $1,400 and premium work $1,750 to $2,550. 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 Oshkosh?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April and October 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 Oshkosh
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.