Garage door cost in Oxnard, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $770 – $4,000
- Per door
- $768 – $3,788
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #25
- 1 = most expensive
Oxnard homeowners pay roughly $770 to $4,000 to replace a garage door at 1 door, or $768 to $3,788 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Oxnard is 9% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $35.61 an hour in the Oxnard area, 22% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Oxnard, CA, standard level
$1,750 to $3,050
About $1,674 to $2,882 per door before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $590 | $920 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $1,750 | $3,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Oxnard, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $1,500 | $2,650 | 64% |
| Labor | $350 | $750 | $1,150 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $220 | 5% |
| Total | $770 | $2,400 | $4,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Oxnard number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $35.61 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Oxnard is 1.16 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 32% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Oxnard metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,500, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (110.5) and land at $0 to $220.
When to schedule garage door in Oxnard
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Oxnard Ventura Co Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Oxnard: 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.
Oxnard gets about 13 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (3.3 inches in February). The station averages about 2 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 | 66 | 46 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 48 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 49 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 51 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 54 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 58 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 73 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 74 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 55 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 50 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 47 | 2.1 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Oxnard
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Oxnard 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
$770 to $2,050
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,750 to $3,050
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,700 to $4,000
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $770 – $2,050 | $1,750 – $3,050 | $2,700 – $4,000 |
| double door | $770 – $2,050 | $1,750 – $3,050 | $2,700 – $4,000 |
| two single doors | $1,550 – $4,050 | $3,400 – $5,900 | $5,300 – $7,800 |
How Oxnard compares
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 $2,300 to $2,450 across Oxnard and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CAthis page | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | |
| Santa Maria, CA55 miles | $780 – $4,050 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Los Angeles, CA55 miles | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +2% |
| Bakersfield, CA70 miles | $750 – $3,950 | $2,350 | −2% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA105 miles | $780 – $4,050 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Visalia, CA130 miles | $730 – $3,850 | $2,300 | −4% |
| California (statewide) | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +2% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Oxnard comes in at #25 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Oxnard is 2% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +2% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $860 – $4,400 | $2,600 | +10% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $750 – $3,900 | $2,300 | −3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +2% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $820 – $4,200 | $2,500 | +5% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $780 – $4,050 | $2,400 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Oxnard's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oxnard against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −8% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −10% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $750 – $3,950 | $2,350 | −2% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −12% |
Planning more than one job in Oxnard?
Because every project leans on different trades, Oxnard's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +15% and window replacement +8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $32,400 – $65,000 | +12% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,150 – $10,700 | +15% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $390 – $1,050 | +11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,700 | +9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,100 | +8% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $650 – $6,650 | +11% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Oxnard is 1.16 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $35.61 an hour, which is 22% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.47 and $40.40 an hour. BLS counts 2,050 of them working in the area, 63.3 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 $31.17 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.21 and $41.06 an hour. About 1,160 work in the metro. That is 35.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $26.24 an hour, 10% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.36 and $31.07 an hour. About 2,700 work in the metro. That is 83.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($40.40 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($29.47) it shrinks by about $80. The total moves by 2.7% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 323,890 jobs in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area. That makes it the 79th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.21% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $29.47 | $35.61 | $40.40 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $28.21 | $31.17 | $41.06 | $30.38 | 1.03 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.36 | $26.24 | $31.07 | $23.84 | 1.10 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.16 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Oxnard 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).
Optional extras in Oxnard
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Oxnard by the average of the local wage index (1.16) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.11. 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) | $330 – $990 |
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Garage door in Oxnard: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Oxnard?
For 1 door, expect $770 to $4,000 in the Oxnard area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,750 to $3,050. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Oxnard?
About $768 to $3,788 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $220 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Oxnard or Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,400, which is 1% more than Oxnard ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oxnard?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $750 out of $2,400. Materials are 64% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Oxnard?
$770 to $4,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Oxnard?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $220 for fees in the Oxnard area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oxnard expensive for garage door compared with the rest of California?
Oxnard is 2% below the California statewide estimate ($2,450 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Oxnard?
The BLS median is $35.61 an hour in the Oxnard area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.47 to $40.40.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Oxnard?
For 1 door, basic work runs $770 to $2,050 and premium work $2,700 to $4,000. 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 Oxnard?
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 Oxnard?
$330 to $990, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Oxnard
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