Garage door cost in Jackson, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $640 – $3,400
- Per door
- $635 – $3,241
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #248
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Jackson, MS usually costs $640 to $3,400 for 1 door. That works out to about $635 to $3,241 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $170 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.72 an hour in the Jackson area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Jackson, MS, standard level
$1,450 to $2,600
About $1,417 to $2,459 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $430 | $660 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Jackson, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 69% |
| Labor | $250 | $540 | $840 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $640 | $2,050 | $3,400 | 100% |
Where the Jackson 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, Jackson wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 27% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jackson is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,400 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.0: $0 to $180.
Jackson weather and the garage door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Jackson Hawkins Fld (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 Jackson are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jackson gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, March and April (5.3 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 83 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 | 57 | 38 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 41 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 48 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 55 | 5.3 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 63 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 73 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 56 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 45 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 40 | 4.7 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Jackson
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jackson wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−7%) and concrete driveway lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,700 – $51,500 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | −15% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,200 | −13% |
What local crews earn in Jackson
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 Jackson the blend is 0.84.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.72 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.46 and $25.17 an hour. About 660 work in the metro. That is 24.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $25.15 an hour, which is 17% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.24 and $31.16 an hour. BLS counts 1,210 of them working in the area, 44.7 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 $21.58 an hour, which is 9% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.34 and $26.80 an hour. BLS counts 3,310 of them working in the area, 122.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $20 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $45. That is a swing of roughly 2.2% to 1.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jackson has 270,730 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 96th 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% | $20.46 | $23.72 | $25.17 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.24 | $25.15 | $31.16 | $30.38 | 0.83 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $16.34 | $21.58 | $26.80 | $23.84 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Garage door: what moves the price in Jackson
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.
Is Jackson cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Baton Rouge is the priciest of the group at $2,050. Slidell is the cheapest at $2,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MSthis page | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | |
| Hattiesburg, MS100 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Monroe, LA115 miles | $630 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −1% |
| Slidell, LA140 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL145 miles | $630 – $3,400 | $2,050 | level |
| Baton Rouge, LA145 miles | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jackson ranks #248 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jackson is 0% below the Mississippi figure.
Elsewhere in Mississippi
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $760 – $4,050 | $2,400 | +19% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +3% |
Jackson: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jackson. 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
$640 to $1,750
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,450 to $2,600
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,300 to $3,400
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $640 – $1,750 | $1,450 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,400 |
| double door | $640 – $1,750 | $1,450 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,400 |
| two single doors | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,900 – $5,050 | $4,500 – $6,650 |
Extras that change the Jackson total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.90 for Jackson, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.84) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $270 – $810 |
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Garage door in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Jackson?
For 1 door, expect $640 to $3,400 in the Jackson area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,450 to $2,600. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Jackson?
About $635 to $3,241 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 Jackson or Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,000, which is 2% less than Jackson ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $540 out of $2,050. Materials are 69% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Jackson?
$640 to $3,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Jackson?
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 Jackson area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Jackson is 0% below the Mississippi statewide estimate ($2,050 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Jackson?
The BLS median is $23.72 an hour in the Jackson area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.46 to $25.17.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Jackson?
For 1 door, basic work runs $640 to $1,750 and premium work $2,300 to $3,400. 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 Jackson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September 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 Jackson?
$270 to $810, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Jackson
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