Garage door cost in Wichita, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $650 – $3,450
- Per door
- $647 – $3,253
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #228
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Wichita area: $650 to $3,450 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 7% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.0).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Wichita, KS, standard level
$1,500 to $2,600
About $1,429 to $2,471 per door before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $460 | $710 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Wichita, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 67% |
| Labor | $270 | $590 | $900 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $650 | $2,050 | $3,450 | 100% |
What is behind the Wichita number
Labor is 29% 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 Wichita the blended ratio comes out at 0.90.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Wichita is at 94.0 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 88.9: $0 to $180.
What nearby projects cost in Wichita
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Wichita wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−8%) and concrete driveway lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,200 – $52,500 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | −12% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,350 | −11% |
Who does the work: Wichita 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 Wichita the blend is 0.90.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.49 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $29.66 an hour. About 1,210 work in the metro. That is 39.2 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 $31.57 an hour, which is 4% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $25.07 and $38.48 an hour. BLS counts 1,610 of them working in the area, 52.2 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 $22.67 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.57 and $26.23 an hour. BLS counts 2,740 of them working in the area, 88.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $70 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $25. That is a swing of roughly 1.3% to 3.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Wichita has 308,570 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 82nd 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% | $22.49 | $24.49 | $29.66 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $25.07 | $31.57 | $38.48 | $30.38 | 1.04 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.57 | $22.67 | $26.23 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Wichita
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Wichita. 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
$650 to $1,750
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,500 to $2,600
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,300 to $3,450
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $650 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,450 |
| double door | $650 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,450 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,900 – $5,050 | $4,550 – $6,700 |
How Wichita compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Wichita. Tulsa is the lowest at about $2,000 (midpoint, 1 door), 110 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KSthis page | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $630 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Topeka, KS125 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Oklahoma City, OK155 miles | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Joplin, MO155 miles | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | level |
| Kansas City, MO175 miles | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +5% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +2% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Wichita ranks #228 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Wichita is 2% below the Kansas figure.
Elsewhere in Kansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wichita against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +5% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $660 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +3% |
Add-ons priced for Wichita
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.92 for Wichita, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.90) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $280 – $830 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Wichita bid
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.
The best months for garage door in Wichita
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Wichita (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 Wichita are February through June and September through December: 9 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
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.
Wichita gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 1.2 and 1.2 inches. The station averages about 65 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 | 44 | 23 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 49 | 26 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 36 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 45 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 56 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 70 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 69 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 83 | 60 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 47 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 35 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 25 | 1.2 | Workable |
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Garage door in Wichita: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Wichita?
For 1 door, expect $650 to $3,450 in the Wichita area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,600. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Wichita?
About $647 to $3,253 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 Wichita or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,000, which is 2% less than Wichita ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wichita?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $590 out of $2,050. Materials are 67% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Wichita?
$650 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Wichita?
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 Wichita area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wichita expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Kansas?
Wichita is 2% below the Kansas statewide estimate ($2,100 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Wichita?
The BLS median is $24.49 an hour in the Wichita area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.49 to $29.66.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Wichita?
For 1 door, basic work runs $650 to $1,750 and premium work $2,300 to $3,450. 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 Wichita?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through December. February and December 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 Wichita?
$280 to $830, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Wichita
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