Garage door cost in Nebraska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $650 – $3,450
- Per door
- $645 – $3,248
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,200
- Metros covered
- 2
Nebraska prices for garage door: $650 to $3,450 for 1 door, or $645 to $3,248 per door without the permit. The state midpoint is 7% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $24.19 an hour.
Inside Nebraska, the metros we cover range from $2,050 (Lincoln) to $2,050 (Omaha) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Nebraska (statewide), standard level
$1,500 to $2,600
About $1,426 to $2,467 per door before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $460 | $710 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Nebraska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 67% |
| Labor | $270 | $580 | $900 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $650 | $2,050 | $3,450 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Nebraska
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Nebraska wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$650 to $1,750
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,500 to $2,600
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,300 to $3,450
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $650 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,450 |
| double door | $650 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,450 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,900 – $5,050 | $4,500 – $6,700 |
Extras that change the Nebraska total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Nebraska by the average of the local wage index (0.90) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.92. 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) | $280 – $830 |
If you are planning more than one job in Nebraska
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Nebraska wages and prices. Against national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−8%) and patio door lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,400 – $53,000 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,500 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
Nebraska seasons and garage door
Season matters for garage door. For each Nebraska metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Nebraska metro on the list has 9 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 29 inches a year in Lincoln to 32 in Omaha.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 15 | 88 | 32 | 9: March through November |
| Lincoln | 14 | 89 | 29 | 9: March through November |
How Nebraska compares with nearby states
Nebraska ranks 46 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. Nebraska sits at $2,050. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 190 miles away | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +2% |
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Kansas | 220 miles away | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Missouri | 270 miles away | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +5% |
| Minnesota | 320 miles away | $740 – $3,850 | $2,300 | +12% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Nebraska
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.90 for Nebraska.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.19 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.77 and $30.09 an hour. BLS counts 5,710 of them working in the state, 55.7 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 $29.24 an hour, 4% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $38.04 an hour. About 6,440 work in the state. That is 62.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $24.38 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.36 and $29.20 an hour. About 9,850 work in the state. That is 96.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.09 an hour) would add about $80 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.77) would take off about $30. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,024,370 jobs across Nebraska (May 2025), which is 0.7% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.77 | $24.19 | $30.09 | $29.12 | 0.83 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.14 | $29.24 | $38.04 | $30.38 | 0.96 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.36 | $24.38 | $29.20 | $23.84 | 1.02 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Nebraska metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,050, and the top-to-bottom gap is 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Lincoln, NE | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
Garage door: what moves the price in Nebraska
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.
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Garage door in Nebraska: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Nebraska?
$650 to $3,450 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Nebraska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Nebraska is cheapest for garage door?
Lincoln at about $2,050 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Omaha at $2,050.
+Is garage door cheaper in Nebraska than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $2,050 against $2,200 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Nebraska?
About 29% ($580). Materials are 67%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.90x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Nebraska?
The BLS statewide median is $24.19 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.77 to $30.09.
+Where does Nebraska rank for garage door costs?
46th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,050 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Nebraska?
For 1 door, basic work runs $650 to $1,750 and premium work $2,300 to $3,450. 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 Nebraska?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Nebraska metros we cover, Omaha 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 Nebraska?
$280 to $830, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Garage door by city in Nebraska
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