Garage door cost in Minnesota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $740 – $3,850
- Per door
- $741 – $3,642
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $2,200
- Metros covered
- 4
What does it cost to replace a garage door in Minnesota? Plan on $740 to $3,850 for 1 door. Wages (1.13x the US blend), materials (price index 100.5) and permit costs (98.6) put the state above the national midpoint by 4%.
Inside Minnesota, the metros we cover range from $2,200 (St. Cloud) to $2,400 (Minneapolis) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Minnesota (statewide), standard level
$1,650 to $2,900
About $1,611 to $2,772 per door before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,050 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $580 | $890 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,650 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Minnesota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $1,450 | $2,500 | 64% |
| Labor | $340 | $730 | $1,150 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $740 | $2,300 | $3,850 | 100% |
Minnesota metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 4 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,300, and the top-to-bottom gap is 10%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $780 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +5% |
| Rochester, MN | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −4% |
| Duluth, MN | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −5% |
| St. Cloud, MN | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −5% |
Extras that change the Minnesota total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.07 for Minnesota, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.13) and goods price index (1.01). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $320 – $960 |
Basic, standard or premium: Minnesota 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
$740 to $2,000
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,650 to $2,900
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,600 to $3,850
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $740 – $2,000 | $1,650 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,850 |
| double door | $740 – $2,000 | $1,650 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,850 |
| two single doors | $1,500 – $3,900 | $3,300 – $5,700 | $5,100 – $7,500 |
Why two Minnesota 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.
If you are planning more than one job in Minnesota
Each project weights the trades differently, so Minnesota's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, concrete driveway is +14% and front door +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $31,500 – $63,200 | +9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,100 – $10,600 | +14% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $990 | +4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $530 – $2,550 | +3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,500 | +4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $620 – $6,350 | +6% |
Minnesota seasons and garage door
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Minnesota 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.
Every Minnesota metro on the list has 7 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 28 inches a year in St. Cloud to 35 in Rochester.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 8 | 83 | 34 | 7: April through October |
| Duluth | 2 | 78 | 31 | 7: April through October |
| Rochester | 7 | 80 | 35 | 7: April through October |
| St. Cloud | 3 | 82 | 28 | 7: April through October |
Wages behind the Minnesota number
Minnesota'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 1.13 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $31.22 an hour, 7% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.56 and $40.58 an hour. About 14,930 work in the state. That is 50.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $37.58 an hour, which is 24% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.09 and $48.76 an hour. BLS counts 14,350 of them working in the state, 48.6 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 $28.46 an hour, which is 19% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.81 and $33.54 an hour. BLS counts 29,660 of them working in the state, 100.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($40.58 an hour) would add about $130 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($26.56) would take off about $60. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,949,820 jobs across Minnesota (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $26.56 | $31.22 | $40.58 | $29.12 | 1.07 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $28.09 | $37.58 | $48.76 | $30.38 | 1.24 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $22.81 | $28.46 | $33.54 | $23.84 | 1.19 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
Minnesota against its neighbors
Minnesota ranks 11 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. Minnesota sits at $2,300. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 240 miles away | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −9% |
| Wisconsin | 260 miles away | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −6% |
| North Dakota | 270 miles away | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −8% |
| South Dakota | 290 miles away | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −11% |
| Nebraska | 320 miles away | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −11% |
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Garage door in Minnesota: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Minnesota?
$740 to $3,850 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Minnesota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Minnesota is cheapest for garage door?
St. Cloud at about $2,200 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Minneapolis at $2,400.
+Is garage door cheaper in Minnesota than the US average?
It is 4% more expensive: $2,300 against $2,200 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Minnesota?
About 32% ($730). Materials are 64%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.13x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Minnesota?
The BLS statewide median is $31.22 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.56 to $40.58.
+Where does Minnesota rank for garage door costs?
11th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,300 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Minnesota?
For 1 door, basic work runs $740 to $2,000 and premium work $2,600 to $3,850. 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 Minnesota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Minnesota metros we cover, Minneapolis has the most comfortable months (7 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 Minnesota?
$320 to $960, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Garage door by city in Minnesota
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