Garage door cost in Tucson, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $640 – $3,450
- Per door
- $643 – $3,265
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #211
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Tucson, AZ usually costs $640 to $3,450 for 1 door. That works out to about $643 to $3,265 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $150 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.61 an hour in the Tucson area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Tucson, AZ, standard level
$1,500 to $2,600
About $1,429 to $2,478 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $440 | $680 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Tucson, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 68% |
| Labor | $260 | $560 | $860 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 5% |
| Total | $640 | $2,050 | $3,450 | 100% |
Why Tucson prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, electricians at 20%, general maintenance and repair workers at 20%. Weighted together, Tucson wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 27% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tucson is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,400 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.9: $0 to $190.
Tucson: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tucson. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from single door to two single doors.
Basic
$640 to $1,750
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,500 to $2,600
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,350 to $3,450
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $640 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,450 |
| double door | $640 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,450 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,900 – $5,100 | $4,550 – $6,700 |
What nearby projects cost in Tucson
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tucson wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (−3%) and patio door lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,700 – $53,600 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Tucson bid
Labor
Installation labor is about $200-$500, so the door itself is most of the bill.
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).
Tucson against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
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 $2,050 to $2,400 across Tucson and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZthis page | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | |
| Phoenix, AZ75 miles | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Yuma, AZ130 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ180 miles | $660 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +2% |
| El Centro, CA215 miles | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +16% |
| Flagstaff, AZ255 miles | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +3% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +3% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tucson ranks #211 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tucson is 3% below the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $660 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +3% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tucson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $710 – $3,750 | $2,200 | +8% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +2% |
Tucson weather and the garage door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Tucson Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Tucson are October through April: 7 of 12. Outside them, May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tucson gets about 11 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (2.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 158 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 | 67 | 41 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 69 | 43 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 76 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 92 | 62 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 101 | 71 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 76 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 99 | 75 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 95 | 70 | 1.3 | Hot |
| Oct | 86 | 59 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 75 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 41 | 1.0 | Workable |
Optional extras in Tucson
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Tucson, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.86) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $270 – $820 |
What local crews earn in Tucson
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 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 Tucson the blend is 0.86.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.61 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.31 and $28.94 an hour. About 1,380 work in the metro. That is 35.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $28.60 an hour, which is 6% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.34 and $35.30 an hour. BLS counts 1,340 of them working in the area, 34.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $21.92 an hour, which is 8% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.59 and $25.66 an hour. BLS counts 5,210 of them working in the area, 133.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $70 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $15. That is a swing of roughly 0.8% to 3.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tucson has 389,630 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 68th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.31 | $23.61 | $28.94 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.34 | $28.60 | $35.30 | $30.38 | 0.94 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.59 | $21.92 | $25.66 | $23.84 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
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Garage door in Tucson: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Tucson?
For 1 door, expect $640 to $3,450 in the Tucson area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,600. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Tucson?
About $643 to $3,265 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Tucson or Phoenix?
Phoenix is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,100, which is 4% more than Tucson ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tucson?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $560 out of $2,050. Materials are 68% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Tucson?
$640 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Tucson?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Tucson area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tucson expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Arizona?
Tucson is 3% below 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 Tucson?
The BLS median is $23.61 an hour in the Tucson area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.31 to $28.94.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Tucson?
For 1 door, basic work runs $640 to $1,750 and premium work $2,350 to $3,450. 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 Tucson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. April 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.
+What does "add a new opener" add in Tucson?
$270 to $820, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Tucson
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