Garage door cost in Nevada
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $700 – $3,650
- Per door
- $704 – $3,469
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $2,200
- Metros covered
- 2
Nevada prices for garage door: $700 to $3,650 for 1 door, or $704 to $3,469 per door without the permit. The state midpoint is 1% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $29.99 an hour.
Inside Nevada, the metros we cover range from $2,200 (Las Vegas) to $2,200 (Reno) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Nevada (statewide), standard level
$1,600 to $2,800
About $1,533 to $2,639 per door before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $540 | $840 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Nevada
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 64% |
| Labor | $320 | $690 | $1,050 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 5% |
| Total | $700 | $2,200 | $3,650 | 100% |
Garage door: what moves the price in Nevada
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.
Which Nevada city is cheapest for garage door?
0 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 0%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | $700 – $3,650 | $2,200 | level |
| Las Vegas, NV | $700 – $3,650 | $2,200 | level |
Wages behind the Nevada number
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 1.06 for Nevada.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.99 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.25 and $39.13 an hour. BLS counts 12,700 of them working in the state, 81.9 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 $35.37 an hour, 16% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.52 and $46.42 an hour. About 8,350 work in the state. That is 53.8 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 $25.17 an hour, 6% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $33.70 an hour. About 16,520 work in the state. That is 106.5 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 ($39.13 an hour) would add about $120 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.25) would take off about $75. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,551,540 jobs across Nevada (May 2025), which is 1.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.25 | $29.99 | $39.13 | $29.12 | 1.03 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.52 | $35.37 | $46.42 | $30.38 | 1.16 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.03 | $25.17 | $33.70 | $23.84 | 1.06 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
How Nevada compares with nearby states
Nevada ranks 20 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. Nevada sits at $2,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 210 miles away | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +12% |
| Utah | 290 miles away | $660 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −4% |
| Arizona | 340 miles away | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −3% |
| Idaho | 460 miles away | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −5% |
| New Mexico | 550 miles away | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −3% |
Optional extras in Nevada
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Nevada by the average of the local wage index (1.06) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 1.01. 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) | $300 – $910 |
Related projects, priced for Nevada
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Nevada wages and prices. Against national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+4%) and window replacement lowest (−4%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,000 – $58,200 | level |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,600 | +4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
Quality levels and sizes in Nevada
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Nevada wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$700 to $1,900
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,600 to $2,800
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,500 to $3,650
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $700 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,650 |
| double door | $700 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,650 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,400 | $4,850 – $7,150 |
When Nevada weather lets you replace
Season matters for garage door. For each Nevada metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Reno has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Nevada at 10 months (September through June); Las Vegas has the shortest at 8 (October through May). Rainfall runs from 4 inches a year in Las Vegas to 7 inches in Reno.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 39 | 104 | 4 | 8: October through May |
| Reno | 26 | 94 | 7 | 10: September through June |
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Garage door in Nevada: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Nevada?
$700 to $3,650 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Nevada can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Nevada is cheapest for garage door?
Las Vegas at about $2,200 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Reno at $2,200.
+Is garage door cheaper in Nevada than the US average?
It is 1% cheaper: $2,200 against $2,200 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Nevada?
About 32% ($690). Materials are 64%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.06x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Nevada?
The BLS statewide median is $29.99 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.25 to $39.13.
+Where does Nevada rank for garage door costs?
20th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,200 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Nevada?
For 1 door, basic work runs $700 to $1,900 and premium work $2,500 to $3,650. 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 Nevada?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Nevada metros we cover, Reno has the most comfortable months (10 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 Nevada?
$300 to $910, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Garage door by city in Nevada
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