Garage door cost in Tampa, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $650 – $3,450
- Per door
- $647 – $3,270
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #200
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Tampa area: $650 to $3,450 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 6% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $25.06 an hour in the Tampa area, 14% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Tampa, FL, standard level
$1,500 to $2,600
About $1,434 to $2,483 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $980 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $450 | $700 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Tampa, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 67% |
| Labor | $270 | $570 | $880 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 5% |
| Total | $650 | $2,050 | $3,450 | 100% |
Why Tampa 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 $25.06 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Tampa is 0.88 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 28% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tampa is at 95.5 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 100.9: $0 to $200.
Cost by quality level and size in Tampa
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tampa. 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
$650 to $1,800
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 | $650 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,450 |
| double door | $650 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,450 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,950 – $5,100 | $4,550 – $6,750 |
Who does the work: Tampa 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 Tampa the blend is 0.88.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $25.06 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.58 and $29.31 an hour. About 6,010 work in the metro. That is 41.5 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 $27.62 an hour, which is 9% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.23 and $29.72 an hour. BLS counts 7,170 of them working in the area, 49.5 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 $22.12 an hour, which is 7% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.05 and $27.22 an hour. BLS counts 14,380 of them working in the area, 99.4 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 $55 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $35. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 2.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater has 1,447,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 19th 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% | $22.58 | $25.06 | $29.31 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.23 | $27.62 | $29.72 | $30.38 | 0.91 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.05 | $22.12 | $27.22 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Tampa bid
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.
Tampa against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Tampa. Ocala is the lowest at about $2,000 (midpoint, 1 door), 80 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FLthis page | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | |
| Lakeland, FL50 miles | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
| North Port, FL55 miles | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
| Orlando, FL75 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Ocala, FL80 miles | $620 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −3% |
| Punta Gorda, FL90 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Florida (statewide) | $650 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tampa ranks #200 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tampa is 1% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $680 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +6% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tampa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +19% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $720 – $3,800 | $2,250 | +9% |
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +1% |
Related projects, priced for Tampa
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tampa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−7%) and concrete driveway lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,600 – $53,300 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,300 | −9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,450 | −9% |
The best months for garage door in Tampa
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Tampa 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 Tampa are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tampa gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (9.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 2.3 and 1.4 inches. The station averages about 94 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 | 71 | 53 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 74 | 56 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 78 | 59 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 65 | 2.5 | Workable |
| May | 88 | 71 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 75 | 7.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 77 | 7.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 77 | 9.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 75 | 6.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 86 | 69 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 79 | 61 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 74 | 56 | 2.6 | Workable |
Optional extras in Tampa
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.92 for Tampa, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.88) and goods price index (0.95). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $280 – $830 |
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Garage door in Tampa: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Tampa?
For 1 door, expect $650 to $3,450 in the Tampa 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 Tampa?
About $647 to $3,270 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Tampa or Lakeland?
Lakeland is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,000, which is 2% less than Tampa ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tampa?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $570 out of $2,050. Materials are 67% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Tampa?
$650 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Tampa?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $200 for fees in the Tampa area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tampa expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Florida?
Tampa is 1% below the Florida statewide estimate ($2,100 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Tampa?
The BLS median is $25.06 an hour in the Tampa area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.58 to $29.31.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Tampa?
For 1 door, basic work runs $650 to $1,800 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 Tampa?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. October 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 Tampa?
$280 to $830, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Tampa
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