Garage door cost in Montana
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $690 – $3,600
- Per door
- $688 – $3,415
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $2,200
- Metros covered
- 3
What does it cost to replace a garage door in Montana? Plan on $690 to $3,600 for 1 door. Wages (1.01x the US blend), materials (price index 96.0) and permit costs (94.6) put the state below the national midpoint by 2%.
Inside Montana, the metros we cover range from $2,150 (Missoula) to $2,200 (Bozeman) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Montana (statewide), standard level
$1,550 to $2,750
About $1,506 to $2,597 per door before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $520 | $800 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Montana
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 65% |
| Labor | $300 | $660 | $1,000 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $690 | $2,150 | $3,600 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Montana
Each project weights the trades differently, so Montana's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, concrete driveway is +3% and window replacement −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $28,900 – $58,000 | level |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,450 | +3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,700 | −5% |
Optional extras in Montana
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.99 for Montana, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.01) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $300 – $890 |
Which Montana city is cheapest for garage door?
2 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,150, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $700 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Billings, MT | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +1% |
| Missoula, MT | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | level |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Montana
Montana'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 1.01 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.28 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.84 and $32.47 an hour. About 4,030 work in the state. That is 78.8 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 $36.90 an hour, which is 21% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.04 and $39.14 an hour. BLS counts 2,750 of them working in the state, 53.8 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 $22.54 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.50 and $28.02 an hour. BLS counts 5,420 of them working in the state, 105.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($32.47 an hour) would add about $55 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.84) 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 511,580 jobs across Montana (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.84 | $28.28 | $32.47 | $29.12 | 0.97 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $29.04 | $36.90 | $39.14 | $30.38 | 1.21 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.50 | $22.54 | $28.02 | $23.84 | 0.95 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
How Montana compares with nearby states
Montana ranks 25 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. Montana sits at $2,150. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 270 miles away | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −3% |
| Utah | 400 miles away | $660 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −2% |
| Wyoming | 460 miles away | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Washington | 500 miles away | $800 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +14% |
| Colorado | 550 miles away | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +3% |
Why two Montana 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.
When Montana weather lets you replace
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Montana 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.
Billings has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Montana at 9 months (March through November); Missoula has the shortest at 8 (March through October). Rainfall runs from 14 inches a year in Missoula to 20 inches in Bozeman.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | 18 | 87 | 14 | 9: March through November |
| Bozeman | 15 | 82 | 20 | 8: March through October |
| Missoula | 18 | 85 | 14 | 8: March through October |
Basic, standard or premium: Montana 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
$690 to $1,850
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,550 to $2,750
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,450 to $3,600
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $690 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,600 |
| double door | $690 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,600 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,650 | $3,050 – $5,350 | $4,750 – $7,000 |
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Garage door in Montana: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Montana?
$690 to $3,600 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Montana can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Montana is cheapest for garage door?
Missoula at about $2,150 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Bozeman at $2,200.
+Is garage door cheaper in Montana than the US average?
It is 2% cheaper: $2,150 against $2,200 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Montana?
About 31% ($660). Materials are 65%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.01x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Montana?
The BLS statewide median is $28.28 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.84 to $32.47.
+Where does Montana rank for garage door costs?
25th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,150 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Montana?
For 1 door, basic work runs $690 to $1,850 and premium work $2,450 to $3,600. 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 Montana?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Montana metros we cover, Billings has the most comfortable months (9 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 Montana?
$300 to $890, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Garage door by city in Montana
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