Garage door cost in Champaign, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $740 – $3,750
- Per door
- $736 – $3,545
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #64
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Champaign area: $740 to $3,750 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 lands close to the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $32.20 an hour in the Champaign area, 11% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Champaign, IL, standard level
$1,650 to $2,850
About $1,578 to $2,702 per door before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $960 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $610 | $950 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,650 | $2,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Champaign, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 61% |
| Labor | $360 | $780 | $1,200 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $740 | $2,250 | $3,750 | 100% |
What is behind the Champaign number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $32.20 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Champaign is 1.20 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 35% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Champaign is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,350 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $0 to $190.
Who does the work: Champaign 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 Champaign the blend is 1.20.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $32.20 an hour, 11% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.37 and $42.23 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 29.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $48.23 an hour, which is 59% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $31.23 and $50.82 an hour. BLS counts 410 of them working in the area, 38.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $26.57 an hour, which is 11% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.81 and $31.39 an hour. BLS counts 1,290 of them working in the area, 122.3 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 $100. That is a swing of roughly 4.7% to 6.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Champaign-Urbana has 105,500 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 196th 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% | $24.37 | $32.20 | $42.23 | $29.12 | 1.11 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $31.23 | $48.23 | $50.82 | $30.38 | 1.59 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $19.81 | $26.57 | $31.39 | $23.84 | 1.11 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.20 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Champaign
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Champaign. 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
$740 to $1,950
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,650 to $2,850
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,550 to $3,750
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $740 – $1,950 | $1,650 – $2,850 | $2,550 – $3,750 |
| double door | $740 – $1,950 | $1,650 – $2,850 | $2,550 – $3,750 |
| two single doors | $1,450 – $3,800 | $3,200 – $5,550 | $4,950 – $7,300 |
How Champaign 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 $2,150 to $2,250 across Champaign and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, ILthis page | $740 – $3,750 | $2,250 | |
| Bloomington, IL35 miles | $730 – $3,700 | $2,250 | level |
| Lafayette, IN70 miles | $710 – $3,650 | $2,150 | −3% |
| Peoria, IL75 miles | $740 – $3,750 | $2,250 | level |
| Terre Haute, IN75 miles | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | −5% |
| Springfield, IL80 miles | $740 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +1% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $810 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +11% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Champaign ranks #64 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Champaign is 10% below the Illinois figure.
Elsewhere in Illinois
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $840 – $4,250 | $2,550 | +14% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $740 – $3,750 | $2,250 | level |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $740 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +1% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $740 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +1% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $730 – $3,700 | $2,250 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Champaign against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −6% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −2% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −8% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −9% |
What nearby projects cost in Champaign
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Champaign wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+19%) and window replacement lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $31,100 – $62,400 | +7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,200 – $11,000 | +19% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $950 | +1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $6,100 | +2% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Champaign 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).
Add-ons priced for Champaign
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.07 for Champaign, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.20) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $320 – $960 |
The best months for garage door in Champaign
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Champaign Willard 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 Champaign are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Champaign gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 22 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 | 34 | 18 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 22 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 52 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 62 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 64 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 62 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 55 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 43 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 32 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 24 | 2.1 | Cold |
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Garage door in Champaign: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Champaign?
For 1 door, expect $740 to $3,750 in the Champaign area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,650 to $2,850. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Champaign?
About $736 to $3,545 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Champaign or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,250, which is 0% less than Champaign ($2,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Champaign?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $780 out of $2,250. Materials are 61% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Champaign?
$740 to $3,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Champaign?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Champaign area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Champaign expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Illinois?
Champaign is 10% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($2,450 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Champaign?
The BLS median is $32.20 an hour in the Champaign area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.37 to $42.23.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Champaign?
For 1 door, basic work runs $740 to $1,950 and premium work $2,550 to $3,750. 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 Champaign?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Champaign?
$320 to $960, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Champaign
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