Garage door cost in Billings, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $690 – $3,600
- Per door
- $694 – $3,433
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #110
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Billings area: $690 to $3,600 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.0).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Billings, MT, standard level
$1,550 to $2,750
About $1,516 to $2,612 per door before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $530 | $820 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Billings, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 65% |
| Labor | $310 | $670 | $1,050 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $690 | $2,150 | $3,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Billings number
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, Billings wages are 1.03 times the national level. Labor makes up about 31% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Billings is at 96.0 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 93.5: $0 to $190.
Related projects, priced for Billings
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Billings wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+3%) and window replacement lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $28,900 – $57,900 | level |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,500 | +3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,700 | −5% |
Who does the work: Billings trade wages
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 Billings the blend is 1.03.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.34 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.84 and $30.83 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 56.5 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 $38.93 an hour, which is 28% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $30.62 and $40.14 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 54.4 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 $23.00 an hour, which is 4% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $27.70 an hour. BLS counts 850 of them working in the area, 90.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $35 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 1.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Billings has 93,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 213th 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% | $23.84 | $28.34 | $30.83 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $30.62 | $38.93 | $40.14 | $30.38 | 1.28 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.55 | $23.00 | $27.70 | $23.84 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Garage door: what moves the price in Billings
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.
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).
Optional extras in Billings
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.00 for Billings, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.03) 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 – $900 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Billings
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Billings. 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
$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 | $3,100 – $5,350 | $4,800 – $7,050 |
How Billings compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Billings. Rapid City is the lowest at about $2,050 (midpoint, 1 door), 305 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MTthis page | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | |
| Bozeman, MT115 miles | $700 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID225 miles | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −3% |
| Missoula, MT275 miles | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −1% |
| Logan, UT300 miles | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Rapid City, SD305 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −6% |
| Montana (statewide) | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Billings ranks #110 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Billings is 1% above the Montana figure.
Elsewhere in Montana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $700 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Billings against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $740 – $3,800 | $2,250 | +5% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −6% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −8% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $770 – $3,850 | $2,300 | +7% |
The best months for garage door in Billings
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Billings Logan Intl Ap (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Billings are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Billings gets about 14 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 57 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and November are the driest, at 0.9 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 32 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 | 36 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 20 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 27 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 35 | 1.7 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 44 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 52 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 59 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 58 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 49 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 37 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 27 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 19 | 0.6 | Cold |
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Garage door in Billings: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Billings?
For 1 door, expect $690 to $3,600 in the Billings area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,550 to $2,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Billings?
About $694 to $3,433 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 Billings or Bozeman?
Bozeman is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,200, which is 1% more than Billings ($2,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Billings?
About 31% at the midpoint, or $670 out of $2,150. Materials are 65% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Billings?
$690 to $3,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Billings?
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 Billings area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Billings expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Montana?
Billings is 1% above the Montana statewide estimate ($2,150 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Montana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Billings?
The BLS median is $28.34 an hour in the Billings area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.84 to $30.83.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Billings?
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.
+When is the best time to replace a garage door in Billings?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. August and November 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 Billings?
$300 to $900, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Billings
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