Front door cost in Wausau, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $450 – $2,300
- Per door
- $449 – $2,311
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #244
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Wausau, plan on $450 to $2,300 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $449 to $2,311 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than 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 Wausau, WI, standard level
$1,000 to $1,750
About $1,007 to $1,752 per door before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $310 | $380 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Wausau, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 75% |
| Labor | $260 | $350 | $430 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $450 | $1,400 | $2,300 | 100% |
Why Wausau 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 Wausau the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Wausau 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 (92.7) and land at $0 to $0.
How Wausau compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Oshkosh is the priciest of the group at $1,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WIthis page | $450 – $2,300 | $1,400 | |
| Eau Claire, WI75 miles | $490 – $2,350 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Oshkosh, WI80 miles | $600 – $2,550 | $1,600 | +14% |
| Appleton, WI80 miles | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +5% |
| Green Bay, WI90 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +4% |
| La Crosse, WI105 miles | $480 – $2,350 | $1,450 | +3% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +5% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Wausau comes in at #244 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Wausau is 5% below the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +6% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +6% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +5% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $600 – $2,550 | $1,600 | +14% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $490 – $2,350 | $1,450 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Wausau's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wausau against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $560 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +10% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +10% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Wausau
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Wausau 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
$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 – $4,600 |
Front door: what moves the price in Wausau
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.
Climate in Wausau: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Wausau Dwtn Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Wausau (7 of 12 months). 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.
Wausau gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 64 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 23 | 7 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 27 | 10 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 21 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 32 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 45 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 55 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 59 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 57 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 70 | 49 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 40 | 25 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Dec | 28 | 14 | 1.5 | Cold |
Wausau 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 Wausau is 0.87 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $24.03 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $29.66 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the area, 53.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $26.76 an hour, 12% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.61 and $30.68 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 119.4 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 ($29.66 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($23.14) it shrinks by about $10. The total moves by 4.8% or 0.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 69,530 jobs in the Wausau area. That makes it the 261st 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% | $23.14 | $24.03 | $29.66 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $22.61 | $26.76 | $30.68 | $23.84 | 1.12 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Wausau?
Because every project leans on different trades, Wausau's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −5% and storm door −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −8% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,600 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,500 | −5% |
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Front door in Wausau: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Wausau?
For 1 door, expect $450 to $2,300 in the Wausau 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 Wausau?
About $449 to $2,311 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 Wausau or Eau Claire?
Eau Claire is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 4% more than Wausau ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wausau?
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 Wausau?
$900 to $4,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Wausau?
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 Wausau area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wausau expensive for front door compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Wausau is 5% below 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 Wausau?
The BLS median is $24.03 an hour in the Wausau area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.14 to $29.66.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Wausau?
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 Wausau?
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 Wausau
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.