Garage door cost in Honolulu, HI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $890 – $4,500
- Per door
- $889 – $4,264
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +22%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #1
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Honolulu area: $890 to $4,500 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 22% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $45.34 an hour in the Honolulu area, 56% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Honolulu, HI, standard level
$1,950 to $3,400
About $1,901 to $3,251 per door before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $750 | $1,150 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $160 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,400 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Honolulu, HI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $450 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 60% |
| Labor | $440 | $960 | $1,450 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $220 | 4% |
| Total | $890 | $2,700 | $4,500 | 100% |
Where the Honolulu 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 $45.34 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Honolulu is 1.47 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 36% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Honolulu is at 111.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,600 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 111.0: $0 to $220.
Why two Honolulu quotes can differ
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.
The best months for garage door in Honolulu
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Honolulu Intl Ap (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 Honolulu: 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.
Honolulu gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, November and December (2.4 inches in March). The station averages about 32 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 | 81 | 67 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 81 | 67 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 68 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 70 | 0.8 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 72 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 74 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 75 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 76 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 88 | 75 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 87 | 74 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 84 | 72 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 82 | 69 | 2.2 | Workable |
Honolulu against nearby metros and the rest of Hawaii
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 $2,400 to $2,700 across Honolulu and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HIthis page | $890 – $4,500 | $2,700 | |
| Kahului, HI110 miles | $860 – $4,400 | $2,650 | −2% |
| Santa Rosa, CA2395 miles | $800 – $4,100 | $2,450 | −8% |
| Santa Cruz, CA2415 miles | $780 – $4,050 | $2,400 | −10% |
| San Francisco, CA2415 miles | $860 – $4,400 | $2,600 | −2% |
| Napa, CA2425 miles | $810 – $4,150 | $2,500 | −8% |
| Hawaii (statewide) | $860 – $4,400 | $2,650 | −2% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Honolulu ranks #1 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Honolulu is 2% above the Hawaii figure.
Elsewhere in Hawaii
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $860 – $4,400 | $2,650 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Honolulu against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $710 – $3,750 | $2,200 | −17% |
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −25% |
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $630 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −26% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −23% |
What nearby projects cost in Honolulu
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Honolulu wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+51%) and window replacement lowest (+21%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $38,600 – $77,300 | +33% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $5,350 – $14,100 | +51% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $450 – $1,200 | +26% |
| Front door | 1 door | $670 – $3,000 | +22% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,550 – $18,000 | +21% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $740 – $7,750 | +29% |
Honolulu: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Honolulu. 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
$890 to $2,350
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,950 to $3,400
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$3,050 to $4,500
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $890 – $2,350 | $1,950 – $3,400 | $3,050 – $4,500 |
| double door | $890 – $2,350 | $1,950 – $3,400 | $3,050 – $4,500 |
| two single doors | $1,800 – $4,550 | $3,850 – $6,650 | $5,950 – $8,750 |
Extras that change the Honolulu total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.30 for Honolulu, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.47) and goods price index (1.12). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $390 – $1,150 |
Who does the work: Honolulu 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 Honolulu the blend is 1.47.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $45.34 an hour, 56% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $33.49 and $55.04 an hour. About 3,120 work in the metro. That is 69.9 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 $48.21 an hour, which is 59% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $36.04 and $58.05 an hour. BLS counts 2,290 of them working in the area, 51.3 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 $26.58 an hour, which is 11% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.52 and $33.14 an hour. BLS counts 5,120 of them working in the area, 114.7 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 $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 5.9% to 4.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Urban Honolulu has 446,380 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 56th 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% | $33.49 | $45.34 | $55.04 | $29.12 | 1.56 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $36.04 | $48.21 | $58.05 | $30.38 | 1.59 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.52 | $26.58 | $33.14 | $23.84 | 1.11 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.47 | |||||
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Garage door in Honolulu: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Honolulu?
For 1 door, expect $890 to $4,500 in the Honolulu area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $3,400. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Honolulu?
About $889 to $4,264 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 Honolulu or Kahului?
Kahului is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,650, which is 2% less than Honolulu ($2,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Honolulu?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $960 out of $2,700. Materials are 60% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Honolulu?
$890 to $4,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Honolulu?
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 Honolulu area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Honolulu expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Hawaii?
Honolulu is 2% above the Hawaii statewide estimate ($2,650 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Hawaii; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Honolulu?
The BLS median is $45.34 an hour in the Honolulu area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $33.49 to $55.04.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Honolulu?
For 1 door, basic work runs $890 to $2,350 and premium work $3,050 to $4,500. 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 Honolulu?
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 Honolulu?
$390 to $1,150, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Honolulu
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