Garage door cost in Idaho
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $660 – $3,500
- Per door
- $658 – $3,317
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $2,200
- Metros covered
- 3
Across Idaho, a garage door costs about $660 to $3,500 for 1 door. Statewide, that midpoint is 5% below the US figure of $2,200. Carpenters earn a median $25.00 an hour in Idaho (US: $29.12).
Inside Idaho, the metros we cover range from $2,050 (Boise) to $2,100 (Coeur d'Alene) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Idaho (statewide), standard level
$1,500 to $2,650
About $1,456 to $2,519 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $460 | $720 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,650 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Idaho
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 67% |
| Labor | $270 | $590 | $910 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 5% |
| Total | $660 | $2,100 | $3,500 | 100% |
Idaho labor market for garage door
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.91 for Idaho.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $25.00 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.76 and $30.25 an hour. BLS counts 8,380 of them working in the state, 97.7 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 $30.29 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.26 and $39.44 an hour. About 5,690 work in the state. That is 66.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.17 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.62 and $29.23 an hour. About 8,200 work in the state. That is 95.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.25 an hour) would add about $70 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.76) would take off about $45. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 857,440 jobs across Idaho (May 2025), which is 0.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.76 | $25.00 | $30.25 | $29.12 | 0.86 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.26 | $30.29 | $39.44 | $30.38 | 1.00 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $19.62 | $23.17 | $29.23 | $23.84 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Idaho
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Idaho wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$660 to $1,800
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,500 to $2,650
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,350 to $3,500
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $660 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,500 |
| double door | $660 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,500 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,950 – $5,150 | $4,600 – $6,800 |
Which Idaho city is cheapest for garage door?
1 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | level |
| Boise, ID | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
Other Idaho jobs that often go with garage door
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Idaho wages and prices. Against national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (−2%) and storm door lowest (−7%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $27,500 – $55,200 | −5% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $9,000 | −2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,650 | −5% |
How Idaho compares with nearby states
Idaho ranks 36 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for garage door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $2,650 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,950, both for 1 door at the midpoint. Idaho sits at $2,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 270 miles away | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +3% |
| Utah | 280 miles away | $660 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Oregon | 350 miles away | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +15% |
| Washington | 380 miles away | $800 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +18% |
| Nevada | 460 miles away | $700 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +5% |
When Idaho weather lets you replace
Season matters for garage door. For each Idaho metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Idaho metro on the list has 8 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 10 inches a year in Idaho Falls to 25 in Coeur d'Alene.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | 26 | 93 | 12 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Idaho Falls | 12 | 87 | 10 | 8: March through October |
| Coeur d'Alene | 26 | 83 | 25 | 8: March through October |
Garage door: what moves the price in Idaho
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.
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
Optional extras in Idaho
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Idaho by the average of the local wage index (0.91) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.94. 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) | $280 – $840 |
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Garage door in Idaho: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Idaho?
$660 to $3,500 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Idaho can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Idaho is cheapest for garage door?
Boise at about $2,050 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Coeur d'Alene at $2,100.
+Is garage door cheaper in Idaho than the US average?
It is 5% cheaper: $2,100 against $2,200 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Idaho?
About 28% ($590). Materials are 67%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.91x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Idaho?
The BLS statewide median is $25.00 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.76 to $30.25.
+Where does Idaho rank for garage door costs?
36th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,100 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Idaho?
For 1 door, basic work runs $660 to $1,800 and premium work $2,350 to $3,500. Basic means: basic single door, standard steel panels. Premium means: premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware.
+Does the season matter for garage door in Idaho?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Idaho metros we cover, Boise has the most comfortable months (8 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add a new opener" add in Idaho?
$280 to $840, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Garage door by city in Idaho
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