Garage door cost in Rochester, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $710 – $3,650
- Per door
- $712 – $3,486
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #87
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Rochester, plan on $710 to $3,650 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $712 to $3,486 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.4).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Rochester, MN, standard level
$1,600 to $2,800
About $1,544 to $2,654 per door before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $980 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $560 | $870 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Rochester, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 63% |
| Labor | $330 | $720 | $1,100 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $710 | $2,200 | $3,650 | 100% |
Why Rochester prices look the way they do
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, Rochester wages are 1.10 times the national level. Labor makes up about 33% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Rochester metro is 95.4 (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 (90.8) and land at $0 to $180.
Extras that change the Rochester total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Rochester by the average of the local wage index (1.10) and goods index (0.95), a factor of 1.03. 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 – $920 |
Cost by quality level and size in Rochester
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Rochester 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
$710 to $1,900
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,600 to $2,800
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,500 to $3,650
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $710 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,650 |
| double door | $710 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,650 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,450 | $4,850 – $7,150 |
Is Rochester cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Rochester. Waterloo is the lowest at about $2,050 (midpoint, 1 door), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MNthis page | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | |
| La Crosse, WI65 miles | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −3% |
| Eau Claire, WI85 miles | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | −3% |
| Minneapolis, MN90 miles | $780 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +10% |
| Waterloo, IA100 miles | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −5% |
| Dubuque, IA125 miles | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −4% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $740 – $3,850 | $2,300 | +5% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Rochester comes in at #87 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Rochester is 4% below the Minnesota figure.
Other Minnesota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $780 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +10% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | level |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Rochester's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Rochester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TX | 123,930 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −9% |
| Midland, TX | 122,180 jobs | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −4% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −2% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 122,020 jobs | $780 – $4,050 | $2,400 | +10% |
Climate in Rochester: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Rochester Intl Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Rochester (7 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Rochester gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 53 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 23 | 7 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 27 | 11 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 23 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 35 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 47 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 58 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 58 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 50 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 38 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 42 | 26 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Dec | 28 | 14 | 1.3 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Rochester
Because every project leans on different trades, Rochester's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +16% and front door −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $30,500 – $61,100 | +5% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,150 – $10,700 | +16% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | level |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,900 | level |
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,100 | +2% |
Garage door: what moves the price in Rochester
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.
Rochester 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 Rochester is 1.10 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $30.58 an hour, which is 5% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.59 and $38.84 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 37.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $38.29 an hour, 26% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.61 and $48.76 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 41.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $25.99 an hour, 9% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.67 and $30.35 an hour. About 940 work in the metro. That is 76.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($38.84 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($23.59) it shrinks by about $95. The total moves by 5.1% or 4.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 122,980 jobs in the Rochester area. That makes it the 176th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.59 | $30.58 | $38.84 | $29.12 | 1.05 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $28.61 | $38.29 | $48.76 | $30.38 | 1.26 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.67 | $25.99 | $30.35 | $23.84 | 1.09 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
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Garage door in Rochester: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Rochester?
For 1 door, expect $710 to $3,650 in the Rochester area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Rochester?
About $712 to $3,486 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 Rochester or La Crosse?
La Crosse is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,150, which is 3% less than Rochester ($2,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Rochester?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $720 out of $2,200. Materials are 63% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Rochester?
$710 to $3,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Rochester?
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 Rochester area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Rochester expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Rochester is 4% below the Minnesota statewide estimate ($2,300 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Minnesota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Rochester?
The BLS median is $30.58 an hour in the Rochester area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.59 to $38.84.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Rochester?
For 1 door, basic work runs $710 to $1,900 and premium work $2,500 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 Rochester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April and October 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 Rochester?
$310 to $920, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Rochester
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