Garage door cost in Evansville, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $700 – $3,650
- Per door
- $704 – $3,447
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #103
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Evansville, plan on $700 to $3,650 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $704 to $3,447 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.3).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Evansville, IN, standard level
$1,600 to $2,750
About $1,527 to $2,624 per door before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $560 | $860 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Evansville, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 63% |
| Labor | $330 | $710 | $1,100 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $700 | $2,150 | $3,650 | 100% |
Where the Evansville price comes from
Labor is 33% of the midpoint bill here, against 30% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), electricians (20%), general maintenance and repair workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Evansville the blended ratio comes out at 1.09.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Evansville metro is 94.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,350, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.5) and land at $0 to $180.
Evansville labor market for garage door
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Evansville is 1.09 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $31.10 an hour, which is 7% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.52 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the area, 58.4 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 $38.10 an hour, 25% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.76 and $45.42 an hour. About 1,170 work in the metro. That is 86.5 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 $23.59 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.73 and $28.79 an hour. About 1,420 work in the metro. That is 105.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $60. At the 25th percentile ($24.10) it shrinks by about $95. The total moves by 2.7% or 4.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 135,250 jobs in the Evansville area. That makes it the 162nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.10 | $31.10 | $35.52 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $28.76 | $38.10 | $45.42 | $30.38 | 1.25 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.73 | $23.59 | $28.79 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Evansville bid
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).
Opener
A new opener is a separate line at $300-$900 installed.
Extras that change the Evansville total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Evansville by the average of the local wage index (1.09) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.02. 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) | $300 – $910 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Evansville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Evansville wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$700 to $1,850
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,600 to $2,750
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,450 to $3,650
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $700 – $1,850 | $1,600 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,650 |
| double door | $700 – $1,850 | $1,600 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,650 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,700 | $3,100 – $5,400 | $4,800 – $7,100 |
What nearby projects cost in Evansville
Because every project leans on different trades, Evansville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +8% and window replacement −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,700 – $59,500 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $10,000 | +8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $6,000 | level |
Climate in Evansville: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Evansville Regional Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Evansville (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Evansville gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 11 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.1 inches in April). Inside the workable window, February and August are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 41 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 26 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 28 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 36 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 46 | 5.1 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 57 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 69 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 67 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 59 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 47 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 30 | 3.8 | Workable |
How Evansville compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Evansville is the priciest of the group. Clarksville is the cheapest at $2,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, INthis page | $700 – $3,650 | $2,150 | |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −6% |
| Terre Haute, IN95 miles | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | −2% |
| Bowling Green, KY95 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −5% |
| Bloomington, IN95 miles | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −2% |
| Louisville, KY105 miles | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −3% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Evansville comes in at #103 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Evansville is 1% above the Indiana figure.
Other Indiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −1% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −2% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −2% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −1% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,150 | level |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Evansville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Evansville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $740 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +4% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | −2% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −5% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −10% |
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Garage door in Evansville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Evansville?
For 1 door, expect $700 to $3,650 in the Evansville area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Evansville?
About $704 to $3,447 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Evansville or Clarksville?
Clarksville is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,050, which is 6% less than Evansville ($2,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Evansville?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $710 out of $2,150. Materials are 63% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Evansville?
$700 to $3,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Evansville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Evansville area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Evansville expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Indiana?
Evansville is 1% above the Indiana statewide estimate ($2,150 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Evansville?
The BLS median is $31.10 an hour in the Evansville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.10 to $35.52.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Evansville?
For 1 door, basic work runs $700 to $1,850 and premium work $2,450 to $3,650. 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 Evansville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February and August 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 Evansville?
$300 to $910, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Evansville
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