Garage door cost in St. Louis, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $750 – $3,850
- Per door
- $749 – $3,665
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #48
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in St. Louis, plan on $750 to $3,850 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $749 to $3,665 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $34.13 an hour in the St. Louis area, 17% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in St. Louis, MO, standard level
$1,700 to $2,900
About $1,624 to $2,790 per door before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,050 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $590 | $920 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,700 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in St. Louis, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $1,450 | $2,500 | 63% |
| Labor | $350 | $760 | $1,150 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $750 | $2,300 | $3,850 | 100% |
Where the St. Louis price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $34.13 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for St. Louis is 1.17 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 33% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the St. Louis metro is 100.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,450, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.1) and land at $0 to $190.
St. Louis 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 St. Louis is 1.17 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $34.13 an hour, which is 17% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.32 and $44.28 an hour. BLS counts 7,210 of them working in the area, 53.8 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 $37.10 an hour, 22% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $26.13 and $47.45 an hour. About 5,920 work in the metro. That is 44.1 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 $25.93 an hour, 9% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.35 and $31.49 an hour. About 13,170 work in the metro. That is 98.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($44.28 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($25.32) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 5.9% or 5.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,341,320 jobs in the St. Louis area. That makes it the 23rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.86% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $25.32 | $34.13 | $44.28 | $29.12 | 1.17 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $26.13 | $37.10 | $47.45 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.35 | $25.93 | $31.49 | $23.84 | 1.09 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
Related projects, priced for St. Louis
Because every project leans on different trades, St. Louis's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +16% and window replacement +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $31,800 – $63,800 | +10% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,150 – $10,700 | +16% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $380 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $550 – $2,600 | +4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,400 | +3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $630 – $6,400 | +7% |
Extras that change the St. Louis total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to St. Louis by the average of the local wage index (1.17) and goods index (1.00), a factor of 1.08. 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) | $320 – $970 |
Climate in St. Louis: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for St Louis Sci Ctr (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and August through December are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in St. Louis (10 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F; July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
St. Louis gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (4.9 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 2.3 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 47 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 | 41 | 25 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 28 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 38 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 48 | 4.8 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 59 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 67 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 72 | 4.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 70 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 50 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 39 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 30 | 2.6 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a St. Louis 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.
Is St. Louis cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $2,050 to $2,300 across St. Louis and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MOthis page | $750 – $3,850 | $2,300 | |
| Springfield, IL85 miles | $740 – $3,750 | $2,250 | −2% |
| Jefferson City, MO95 miles | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −10% |
| Columbia, MO120 miles | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −10% |
| Bloomington, IL145 miles | $730 – $3,700 | $2,250 | −3% |
| Peoria, IL150 miles | $740 – $3,750 | $2,250 | −3% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −7% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, St. Louis comes in at #48 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, St. Louis is 8% above the Missouri figure.
Other Missouri metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −7% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | −12% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −10% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | −12% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −10% |
Cities with a workforce like St. Louis's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. Louis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $720 – $3,800 | $2,250 | −2% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −12% |
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −10% |
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $810 – $4,150 | $2,500 | +8% |
St. Louis: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for St. Louis 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
$750 to $2,000
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,700 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 | $750 – $2,000 | $1,700 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,850 |
| double door | $750 – $2,000 | $1,700 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,850 |
| two single doors | $1,500 – $3,900 | $3,300 – $5,700 | $5,100 – $7,500 |
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Garage door in St. Louis: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in St. Louis?
For 1 door, expect $750 to $3,850 in the St. Louis area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,700 to $2,900. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in St. Louis?
About $749 to $3,665 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in St. Louis or Springfield?
Springfield is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,250, which is 2% less than St. Louis ($2,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. Louis?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $760 out of $2,300. Materials are 63% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in St. Louis?
$750 to $3,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in St. Louis?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the St. Louis area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. Louis expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Missouri?
St. Louis is 8% above the Missouri statewide estimate ($2,150 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in St. Louis?
The BLS median is $34.13 an hour in the St. Louis area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.32 to $44.28.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in St. Louis?
For 1 door, basic work runs $750 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.
+When is the best time to replace a garage door in St. Louis?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through December. February and December 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 St. Louis?
$320 to $970, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near St. Louis
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