Front door cost in Sheboygan, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $510 – $2,400
- Per door
- $508 – $2,410
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #105
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Sheboygan, plan on $510 to $2,400 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $508 to $2,410 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. 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 Sheboygan, WI, standard level
$1,100 to $1,850
About $1,079 to $1,840 per door before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $390 | $470 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,100 | $1,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Sheboygan, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 71% |
| Labor | $320 | $430 | $530 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $510 | $1,450 | $2,400 | 100% |
Why Sheboygan prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.17 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Sheboygan is 1.07 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 29% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sheboygan 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 (94.0) and land at $0 to $0.
Climate in Sheboygan: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Sheboygan (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Sheboygan (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Sheboygan gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 2.7 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 30 | 15 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 17 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 26 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 52 | 36 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 63 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 63 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 55 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 31 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 22 | 2.1 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Sheboygan?
Because every project leans on different trades, Sheboygan's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs level and window replacement −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | level |
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $6,050 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $710 – $3,650 | −1% |
Is Sheboygan 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 $1,450 to $1,600 across Sheboygan and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WIthis page | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | |
| Appleton, WI50 miles | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Oshkosh, WI50 miles | $600 – $2,550 | $1,600 | +8% |
| Green Bay, WI50 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Milwaukee, WI55 miles | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Racine, WI65 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Sheboygan comes in at #105 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Sheboygan is 1% above the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $600 – $2,550 | $1,600 | +8% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $490 – $2,350 | $1,450 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Sheboygan's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sheboygan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $410 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −8% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $410 – $2,250 | $1,300 | −9% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −4% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $460 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −1% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Sheboygan
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sheboygan 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
$510 to $1,250
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,100 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 | $510 – $1,250 | $1,100 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| front and side doors | $1,000 – $2,550 | $2,150 – $3,700 | $3,300 – $4,800 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Sheboygan bid
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.
Sheboygan labor market for front door
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 Sheboygan is 1.07 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $30.17 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.39 and $40.68 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the area, 37.9 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 $30.01 an hour, 26% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $23.94 and $35.64 an hour. About 760 work in the metro. That is 125.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($40.68 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($24.39) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 8.4% or 4.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,630 jobs in the Sheboygan area. That makes it the 285th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $24.39 | $30.17 | $40.68 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $23.94 | $30.01 | $35.64 | $23.84 | 1.26 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
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Front door in Sheboygan: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Sheboygan?
For 1 door, expect $510 to $2,400 in the Sheboygan area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,100 to $1,850. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Sheboygan?
About $508 to $2,410 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 Sheboygan or Appleton?
Appleton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 1% less than Sheboygan ($1,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sheboygan?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $430 out of $1,450. Materials are 71% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Sheboygan?
$1,000 to $4,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Sheboygan?
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 Sheboygan area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sheboygan expensive for front door compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Sheboygan is 1% 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 Sheboygan?
The BLS median is $30.17 an hour in the Sheboygan area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.39 to $40.68.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Sheboygan?
For 1 door, basic work runs $510 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.
+When is the best time to replace a front door in Sheboygan?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. September and November 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 Sheboygan
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.