Garage door cost in Fayetteville, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $620 – $3,350
- Per door
- $625 – $3,174
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #275
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Fayetteville area: $620 to $3,350 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 10% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.59 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Fayetteville, AR, standard level
$1,450 to $2,550
About $1,389 to $2,409 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $960 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $430 | $660 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,550 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Fayetteville, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 68% |
| Labor | $250 | $540 | $830 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 5% |
| Total | $620 | $2,000 | $3,350 | 100% |
Where the Fayetteville price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.59 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Fayetteville is 0.83 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 27% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Fayetteville is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,350 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.4: $0 to $180.
Cost by quality level and size in Fayetteville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Fayetteville. 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
$620 to $1,700
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,450 to $2,550
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,250 to $3,350
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $620 – $1,700 | $1,450 – $2,550 | $2,250 – $3,350 |
| double door | $620 – $1,700 | $1,450 – $2,550 | $2,250 – $3,350 |
| two single doors | $1,250 – $3,350 | $2,850 – $4,950 | $4,400 – $6,550 |
Who does the work: Fayetteville trade wages
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 Fayetteville the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.59 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.44 and $28.27 an hour. About 1,130 work in the metro. That is 41.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.67 an hour, which is 22% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.80 and $30.26 an hour. BLS counts 1,810 of them working in the area, 65.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.97 an hour, which is 4% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.04 and $28.19 an hour. BLS counts 2,490 of them working in the area, 90.5 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 $65 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $30. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 3.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers has 275,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 93rd 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% | $21.44 | $23.59 | $28.27 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $18.80 | $23.67 | $30.26 | $30.38 | 0.78 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.04 | $22.97 | $28.19 | $23.84 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Fayetteville
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Fayetteville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−9%) and concrete driveway lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,400 – $51,000 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
The best months for garage door in Fayetteville
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Fayetteville Drake Fld (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Fayetteville: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Fayetteville gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 7 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and October (5.9 inches in May). The station averages about 41 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 | 48 | 25 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 29 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 36 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 45 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 54 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 63 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 67 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 45 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 28 | 3.1 | Workable |
Add-ons priced for Fayetteville
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.89 for Fayetteville, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.83) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $270 – $800 |
How Fayetteville compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Fayetteville. Fort Smith is the lowest at about $1,950 (midpoint, 1 door), 50 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, ARthis page | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | |
| Fort Smith, AR50 miles | $600 – $3,250 | $1,950 | −3% |
| Joplin, MO70 miles | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Springfield, MO100 miles | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Tulsa, OK115 miles | $630 – $3,350 | $2,000 | level |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $1,950 | −1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $620 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fayetteville ranks #275 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $1,950 | −1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $600 – $3,250 | $1,950 | −3% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $600 – $3,250 | $1,950 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $700 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +10% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +3% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $730 – $3,800 | $2,250 | +13% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +4% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Fayetteville bid
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.
Labor
Installation labor is about $200-$500, so the door itself is most of the bill.
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Garage door in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Fayetteville?
For 1 door, expect $620 to $3,350 in the Fayetteville area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,450 to $2,550. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Fayetteville?
About $625 to $3,174 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Fayetteville or Fort Smith?
Fort Smith is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,950, which is 3% less than Fayetteville ($2,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $540 out of $2,000. Materials are 68% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Fayetteville?
$620 to $3,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Fayetteville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Fayetteville area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas statewide estimate ($1,950 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Fayetteville?
The BLS median is $23.59 an hour in the Fayetteville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.44 to $28.27.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Fayetteville?
For 1 door, basic work runs $620 to $1,700 and premium work $2,250 to $3,350. Basic means: basic single door, standard steel panels. Premium means: premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware.
+Is there a bad season to replace a garage door in Fayetteville?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add a new opener" add in Fayetteville?
$270 to $800, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Fayetteville
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