Garage door cost in Indiana
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $690 – $3,600
- Per door
- $694 – $3,429
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $2,200
- Metros covered
- 8
What does it cost to replace a garage door in Indiana? Plan on $690 to $3,600 for 1 door. Wages (1.04x the US blend), materials (price index 95.5) and permit costs (93.3) put the state below the national midpoint by 2%.
Inside Indiana, the metros we cover range from $2,100 (Bloomington) to $2,150 (Lafayette) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Indiana (statewide), standard level
$1,550 to $2,750
About $1,515 to $2,608 per door before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $980 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $530 | $820 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Indiana
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 64% |
| Labor | $310 | $680 | $1,050 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $690 | $2,150 | $3,600 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Indiana
Each project weights the trades differently, so Indiana's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, concrete driveway is +5% and front door −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,100 – $58,300 | level |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,700 | +5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,700 | −2% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $6,000 | level |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Indiana
Indiana's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.04 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $30.23 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.01 and $36.95 an hour. About 15,240 work in the state. That is 47.6 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 $32.93 an hour, which is 8% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.04 and $43.89 an hour. BLS counts 19,020 of them working in the state, 59.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.99 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.02 and $29.80 an hour. BLS counts 34,480 of them working in the state, 107.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($36.95 an hour) would add about $90 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.01) would take off about $85. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,201,220 jobs across Indiana (May 2025), which is 2.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.01 | $30.23 | $36.95 | $29.12 | 1.04 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $24.04 | $32.93 | $43.89 | $30.38 | 1.08 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $20.02 | $23.99 | $29.80 | $23.84 | 1.01 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Indiana prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from single door to two single doors.
Basic
$690 to $1,850
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,550 to $2,750
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,450 to $3,600
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $690 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,600 |
| double door | $690 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,600 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,650 | $3,100 – $5,350 | $4,800 – $7,050 |
When Indiana weather lets you replace
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Indiana is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Evansville has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Indiana at 11 months (February through December); Terre Haute has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 35 inches a year in Elkhart to 49 inches in Bloomington.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 21 | 85 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| Fort Wayne | 18 | 84 | 39 | 9: March through November |
| Evansville | 26 | 89 | 48 | 11: February through December |
| South Bend | 17 | 83 | 39 | 9: March through November |
| Elkhart | 18 | 83 | 35 | 9: March through November |
| Lafayette | 18 | 84 | 37 | 9: March through November |
| Bloomington | 21 | 85 | 49 | 9: March through November |
| Terre Haute | 21 | 86 | 41 | 9: March through November |
Optional extras in Indiana
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.00 for Indiana, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.04) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $300 – $900 |
Garage door cost by metro in Indiana
2 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,150, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, IN | $710 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +1% |
| Evansville, IN | $700 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +1% |
| Elkhart, IN | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | level |
| Indianapolis, IN | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | level |
| South Bend, IN | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −1% |
| Terre Haute, IN | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | −1% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Bloomington, IN | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −2% |
Indiana against its neighbors
Indiana ranks 24 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. Indiana sits at $2,150. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
Why two Indiana 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.
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
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Garage door in Indiana: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Indiana?
$690 to $3,600 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Indiana can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Indiana is cheapest for garage door?
Bloomington at about $2,100 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Lafayette at $2,150.
+Is garage door cheaper in Indiana than the US average?
It is 2% cheaper: $2,150 against $2,200 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Indiana?
About 31% ($680). Materials are 64%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.04x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Indiana?
The BLS statewide median is $30.23 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.01 to $36.95.
+Where does Indiana rank for garage door costs?
24th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,150 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Indiana?
For 1 door, basic work runs $690 to $1,850 and premium work $2,450 to $3,600. 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 Indiana?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Indiana metros we cover, Evansville has the most comfortable months (11 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 Indiana?
$300 to $900, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Garage door by city in Indiana
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