Garage door cost in Riverside, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $750 – $3,900
- Per door
- $750 – $3,684
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #41
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Riverside, CA usually costs $750 to $3,900 for 1 door. That works out to about $750 to $3,684 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $120 more. Carpenters earn a median of $34.08 an hour in the Riverside area, 17% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Riverside, CA, standard level
$1,700 to $2,950
About $1,631 to $2,804 per door before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,050 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $590 | $910 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $1,700 | $2,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Riverside, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $1,450 | $2,550 | 63% |
| Labor | $340 | $750 | $1,150 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $210 | 5% |
| Total | $750 | $2,300 | $3,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Riverside number
Labor is 32% of the midpoint bill here, against 30% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), electricians (20%), general maintenance and repair workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Riverside the blended ratio comes out at 1.15.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Riverside is at 101.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,450 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 106.4: $0 to $210.
What local crews earn in Riverside
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 Riverside the blend is 1.15.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $34.08 an hour, 17% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.27 and $43.08 an hour. About 12,970 work in the metro. That is 75.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $35.00 an hour, which is 15% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $26.00 and $46.89 an hour. BLS counts 7,880 of them working in the area, 45.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $25.75 an hour, which is 8% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.50 and $32.65 an hour. BLS counts 13,720 of them working in the area, 79.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $120 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 4.5% to 5.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario has 1,716,760 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 16th 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% | $26.27 | $34.08 | $43.08 | $29.12 | 1.17 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $26.00 | $35.00 | $46.89 | $30.38 | 1.15 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.50 | $25.75 | $32.65 | $23.84 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
Riverside 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, Riverside Fire Stn 3 (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Riverside are October through June: 9 of 12. Outside them, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Riverside gets about 10 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (2.5 inches in February). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.1 inches. The station averages about 110 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 | 70 | 43 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 70 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 46 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 50 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 55 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 59 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 95 | 64 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 65 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 93 | 62 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 84 | 55 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 76 | 47 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 69 | 42 | 1.4 | Workable |
How Riverside compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Riverside. Las Vegas is the lowest at about $2,200 (midpoint, 1 door), 130 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CAthis page | $750 – $3,900 | $2,300 | |
| San Diego, CA110 miles | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +5% |
| El Centro, CA115 miles | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +2% |
| Los Angeles, CA120 miles | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +5% |
| Las Vegas, NV130 miles | $700 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −6% |
| Bakersfield, CA155 miles | $750 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +1% |
| California (statewide) | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +5% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Riverside ranks #41 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Riverside is 5% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +5% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $860 – $4,400 | $2,600 | +13% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +5% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $820 – $4,200 | $2,500 | +8% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $780 – $4,050 | $2,400 | +4% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $740 – $3,900 | $2,300 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Riverside against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $730 – $3,800 | $2,250 | −3% |
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $720 – $3,800 | $2,250 | −3% |
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $780 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +5% |
Garage door: what moves the price in Riverside
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.
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
Optional extras in Riverside
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.08 for Riverside, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.15) and goods price index (1.01). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $320 – $970 |
Related projects, priced for Riverside
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Riverside wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+11%) and window replacement lowest (+4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $31,500 – $63,200 | +9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,000 – $10,200 | +11% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $380 – $1,000 | +7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $550 – $2,600 | +5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,600 | +4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $630 – $6,450 | +7% |
Riverside: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Riverside. 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
$750 to $2,000
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,700 to $2,950
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,650 to $3,900
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $750 – $2,000 | $1,700 – $2,950 | $2,650 – $3,900 |
| double door | $750 – $2,000 | $1,700 – $2,950 | $2,650 – $3,900 |
| two single doors | $1,500 – $3,950 | $3,300 – $5,750 | $5,150 – $7,600 |
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Garage door in Riverside: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Riverside?
For 1 door, expect $750 to $3,900 in the Riverside area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,700 to $2,950. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Riverside?
About $750 to $3,684 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 Riverside or San Diego?
San Diego is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,450, which is 5% more than Riverside ($2,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Riverside?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $750 out of $2,300. Materials are 63% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Riverside?
$750 to $3,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Riverside?
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 Riverside area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Riverside expensive for garage door compared with the rest of California?
Riverside is 5% 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 Riverside?
The BLS median is $34.08 an hour in the Riverside area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.27 to $43.08.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Riverside?
For 1 door, basic work runs $750 to $2,000 and premium work $2,650 to $3,900. 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 Riverside?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through June. May and June 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 Riverside?
$320 to $970, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Riverside
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