Garage door cost in Boston, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $770 – $3,950
- Per door
- $770 – $3,730
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #33
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Boston area: $770 to $3,950 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% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $36.16 an hour in the Boston area, 24% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Boston, MA, standard level
$1,700 to $3,000
About $1,658 to $2,842 per door before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,050 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $630 | $980 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $1,700 | $3,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Boston, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $1,450 | $2,500 | 61% |
| Labor | $370 | $810 | $1,250 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $220 | 5% |
| Total | $770 | $2,350 | $3,950 | 100% |
What is behind the Boston number
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, Boston wages are 1.24 times the national level. Labor makes up about 34% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Boston is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,450 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 108.3: $0 to $220.
Specs and site conditions that change a Boston 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.
Who does the work: Boston 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 Boston the blend is 1.24.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $36.16 an hour, 24% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.26 and $47.47 an hour. About 12,720 work in the metro. That is 47.0 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 $38.42 an hour, which is 26% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.03 and $49.11 an hour. BLS counts 13,410 of them working in the area, 49.6 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 $28.69 an hour, which is 20% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $35.10 an hour. BLS counts 21,030 of them working in the area, 77.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $90. That is a swing of roughly 3.9% to 6.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Boston-Cambridge-Newton has 2,703,890 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 10th 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% | $29.26 | $36.16 | $47.47 | $29.12 | 1.24 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $28.03 | $38.42 | $49.11 | $30.38 | 1.26 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $23.00 | $28.69 | $35.10 | $23.84 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.24 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Boston
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Boston wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (+21%) and front door lowest (+6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $32,400 – $64,900 | +12% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,100 – $10,600 | +14% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $390 – $1,050 | +9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,600 | +6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,350 – $17,100 | +15% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $680 – $7,300 | +21% |
Cost by quality level and size in Boston
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Boston. 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
$770 to $2,050
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,700 to $3,000
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,700 to $3,950
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $770 – $2,050 | $1,700 – $3,000 | $2,700 – $3,950 |
| double door | $770 – $2,050 | $1,700 – $3,000 | $2,700 – $3,950 |
| two single doors | $1,550 – $4,000 | $3,400 – $5,850 | $5,200 – $7,700 |
The best months for garage door in Boston
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Boston Logan Intl 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 Boston 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.
Boston gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 49 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, May and August are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 14 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 | 37 | 23 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 25 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 31 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 56 | 41 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 50 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 60 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 66 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 58 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 48 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 42 | 29 | 4.3 | Cold |
Extras that change the Boston total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.12 for Boston, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.24) and goods price index (1.00). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $340 – $1,000 |
How Boston compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Boston. Manchester is the lowest at about $2,200 (midpoint, 1 door), 45 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MAthis page | $770 – $3,950 | $2,350 | |
| Manchester, NH45 miles | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −7% |
| Worcester, MA50 miles | $740 – $3,800 | $2,300 | −3% |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −7% |
| Barnstable, MA70 miles | $740 – $3,800 | $2,250 | −4% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −6% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $760 – $3,900 | $2,350 | −1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Boston ranks #33 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Boston is 1% above the Massachusetts figure.
Elsewhere in Massachusetts
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $740 – $3,800 | $2,300 | −3% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $750 – $3,800 | $2,300 | −3% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $740 – $3,800 | $2,250 | −4% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $720 – $3,750 | $2,250 | −5% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Boston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $680 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −7% |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −10% |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $670 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −10% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $860 – $4,400 | $2,600 | +11% |
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Garage door in Boston: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Boston?
For 1 door, expect $770 to $3,950 in the Boston area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,700 to $3,000. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Boston?
About $770 to $3,730 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $220 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Boston or Manchester?
Manchester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,200, which is 7% less than Boston ($2,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Boston?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $810 out of $2,350. Materials are 61% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Boston?
$770 to $3,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Boston?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $220 for fees in the Boston area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Boston expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Boston is 1% above 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 Boston?
The BLS median is $36.16 an hour in the Boston area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.26 to $47.47.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Boston?
For 1 door, basic work runs $770 to $2,050 and premium work $2,700 to $3,950. 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 Boston?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. May 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 Boston?
$340 to $1,000, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Boston
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