Garage door cost in Phoenix, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $680 – $3,550
- Per door
- $677 – $3,364
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #136
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Phoenix, plan on $680 to $3,550 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $677 to $3,364 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 3% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.0).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Phoenix, AZ, standard level
$1,550 to $2,700
About $1,483 to $2,558 per door before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $980 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $500 | $780 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Phoenix, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 65% |
| Labor | $300 | $640 | $990 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 5% |
| Total | $680 | $2,100 | $3,550 | 100% |
Why Phoenix prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Phoenix is 0.99 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 30% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Phoenix metro is 95.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,400, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.3) and land at $0 to $210.
Extras that change the Phoenix total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Phoenix by the average of the local wage index (0.99) and goods index (0.95), a factor of 0.97. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $290 – $870 |
What nearby projects cost in Phoenix
Because every project leans on different trades, Phoenix's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs level and front door −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $28,000 – $56,300 | −3% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,250 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
Phoenix labor market for garage door
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Phoenix is 0.99 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.00 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.36 and $35.30 an hour. BLS counts 12,710 of them working in the area, 53.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $29.43 an hour, 3% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.51 and $37.05 an hour. About 17,240 work in the metro. That is 72.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.52 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.29 and $29.98 an hour. About 26,350 work in the metro. That is 110.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.30 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $85. At the 25th percentile ($23.36) it shrinks by about $75. The total moves by 4.0% or 3.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,375,760 jobs in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. That makes it the 11th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.53% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.36 | $29.00 | $35.30 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.51 | $29.43 | $37.05 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $20.29 | $23.52 | $29.98 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Climate in Phoenix: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Phoenix Deer Valley Muni Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Phoenix (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Phoenix gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (1.2 inches in February). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 159 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 | 65 | 44 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 46 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 75 | 51 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 57 | 0.3 | Workable |
| May | 92 | 65 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 102 | 73 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 104 | 81 | 0.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 103 | 81 | 1.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 98 | 75 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 86 | 63 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 74 | 51 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 0.8 | Workable |
Why two Phoenix quotes can differ
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
Door size and style
A standard door with 4-5 rectangular panels is $400-$1,400 before installation; add windows and it's $600-$2,500 (HomeGuide).
Opener
A new opener is a separate line at $300-$900 installed.
Phoenix against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. El Centro is the priciest of the group at $2,400. Yuma is the cheapest at $2,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZthis page | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | |
| Tucson, AZ75 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −3% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ105 miles | $660 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Yuma, AZ110 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Flagstaff, AZ185 miles | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
| El Centro, CA190 miles | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +12% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Phoenix comes in at #136 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Phoenix is 1% above the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −3% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $660 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Phoenix's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Phoenix against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $770 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +11% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $860 – $4,400 | $2,600 | +23% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $680 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +3% |
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $810 – $4,150 | $2,500 | +17% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Phoenix
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Phoenix 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 3 common sizes.
Basic
$680 to $1,850
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,550 to $2,700
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,400 to $3,550
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $680 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,550 |
| double door | $680 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,550 |
| two single doors | $1,350 – $3,600 | $3,050 – $5,250 | $4,700 – $6,950 |
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Garage door in Phoenix: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Phoenix?
For 1 door, expect $680 to $3,550 in the Phoenix area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,550 to $2,700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Phoenix?
About $677 to $3,364 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Phoenix or Tucson?
Tucson is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,050, which is 3% less than Phoenix ($2,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Phoenix?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $640 out of $2,100. Materials are 65% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Phoenix?
$680 to $3,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Phoenix?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $210 for fees in the Phoenix area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Phoenix expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Arizona?
Phoenix is 1% above the Arizona statewide estimate ($2,100 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Phoenix?
The BLS median is $29.00 an hour in the Phoenix area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.36 to $35.30.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Phoenix?
For 1 door, basic work runs $680 to $1,850 and premium work $2,400 to $3,550. Basic means: basic single door, standard steel panels. Premium means: premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware.
+When is the best time to replace a garage door in Phoenix?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. 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.
+What does "add a new opener" add in Phoenix?
$290 to $870, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Phoenix
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 Garage Door Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (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