Garage door cost in Amherst, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $720 – $3,750
- Per door
- $722 – $3,539
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #66
- 1 = most expensive
Amherst homeowners pay roughly $720 to $3,750 to replace a garage door at 1 door, or $722 to $3,539 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Amherst is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $32.13 an hour in the Amherst area, 10% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Amherst, MA, standard level
$1,650 to $2,850
About $1,567 to $2,694 per door before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,000 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $570 | $880 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,650 | $2,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Amherst, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,450 | 63% |
| Labor | $330 | $720 | $1,100 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $720 | $2,250 | $3,750 | 100% |
Where the Amherst price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, electricians at 20%, general maintenance and repair workers at 20%. Weighted together, Amherst wages are 1.11 times the national level. Labor makes up about 32% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Amherst metro is 97.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,400, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.2) and land at $0 to $200.
Planning more than one job in Amherst?
Because every project leans on different trades, Amherst's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +13% and front door level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $30,900 – $62,000 | +7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,950 – $10,100 | +10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,500 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,100 – $16,300 | +10% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $650 – $6,800 | +13% |
Add-ons priced for Amherst
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Amherst by the average of the local wage index (1.11) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.04. 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) | $310 – $940 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Amherst is 1.11 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $32.13 an hour, which is 10% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.62 and $41.93 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 53.3 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 $37.01 an hour, 22% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.16 and $40.75 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 36.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $24.83 an hour, 4% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.70 and $29.64 an hour. About 1,140 work in the metro. That is 173.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($41.93 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $130. At the 25th percentile ($28.62) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 5.9% or 2.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 65,670 jobs in the Amherst Town-Northampton area. That makes it the 273rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $28.62 | $32.13 | $41.93 | $29.12 | 1.10 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $28.16 | $37.01 | $40.75 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $20.70 | $24.83 | $29.64 | $23.84 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Amherst
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Amherst 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
$720 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 | $720 – $1,950 | $1,650 – $2,850 | $2,550 – $3,750 |
| double door | $720 – $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 |
When to schedule garage door in Amherst
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Westfield Barnes Muni Ap (15 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Amherst (9 of 12 months). 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.
Amherst gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.7 inches in October). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 35 | 16 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 38 | 17 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 26 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 35 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 55 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 51 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 39 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 30 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 22 | 3.6 | Cold |
Amherst against nearby metros and the rest of Massachusetts
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 $2,200 to $2,300 across Amherst and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst, MAthis page | $720 – $3,750 | $2,250 | |
| Springfield, MA15 miles | $750 – $3,800 | $2,300 | +2% |
| Pittsfield, MA30 miles | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −2% |
| Worcester, MA35 miles | $740 – $3,800 | $2,300 | +2% |
| Hartford, CT45 miles | $730 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +1% |
| Waterbury, CT60 miles | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −2% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $760 – $3,900 | $2,350 | +5% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Amherst comes in at #66 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Amherst is 5% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $770 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +6% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $740 – $3,800 | $2,300 | +2% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $750 – $3,800 | $2,300 | +2% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $740 – $3,800 | $2,250 | +2% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Amherst's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Amherst against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −6% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −7% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −7% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +7% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Amherst bid
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.
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Garage door in Amherst: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Amherst?
For 1 door, expect $720 to $3,750 in the Amherst 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 Amherst?
About $722 to $3,539 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Amherst or Springfield?
Springfield is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,300, which is 2% more than Amherst ($2,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Amherst?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $720 out of $2,250. Materials are 63% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Amherst?
$720 to $3,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Amherst?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $200 for fees in the Amherst area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Amherst expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Amherst is 5% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($2,350 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Amherst?
The BLS median is $32.13 an hour in the Amherst area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.62 to $41.93.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Amherst?
For 1 door, basic work runs $720 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 Amherst?
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 Amherst?
$310 to $940, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Amherst
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