Garage door cost in Atlantic City, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $700 – $3,700
- Per door
- $701 – $3,501
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #82
- 1 = most expensive
Atlantic City homeowners pay roughly $700 to $3,700 to replace a garage door at 1 door, or $701 to $3,501 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Atlantic City is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $29.25 an hour in the Atlantic City area, 0% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Atlantic City, NJ, standard level
$1,600 to $2,800
About $1,541 to $2,661 per door before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,050 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $510 | $790 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Atlantic City, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $1,450 | $2,500 | 66% |
| Labor | $300 | $650 | $1,000 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $700 | $2,200 | $3,700 | 100% |
Where the Atlantic City price comes from
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, Atlantic City wages are 1.01 times the national level. Labor makes up about 30% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Atlantic City metro is 99.8 (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 (98.9) and land at $0 to $200.
Add-ons priced for Atlantic City
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Atlantic City by the average of the local wage index (1.01) and goods index (1.00), a factor of 1.00. 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 – $900 |
When to schedule garage door in Atlantic City
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Atlantic City (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Atlantic City (10 of 12 months). January and February have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January and February 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.
Atlantic City gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 42 | 30 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 43 | 31 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 55 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 71 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 70 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 54 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 4.2 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Atlantic City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Atlantic City 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
$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 $3,700
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $700 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,700 |
| double door | $700 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,700 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,450 | $4,900 – $7,200 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Atlantic City bid
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).
Atlantic City against nearby metros and the rest of New Jersey
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Trenton is the priciest of the group at $2,300. Dover is the cheapest at $2,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJthis page | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | |
| Vineland, NJ20 miles | $720 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +2% |
| Dover, DE45 miles | $650 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −6% |
| Philadelphia, PA50 miles | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | level |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $750 – $3,900 | $2,300 | +5% |
| Lancaster, PA95 miles | $690 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −1% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $760 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +8% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Atlantic City comes in at #82 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Atlantic City is 7% below the New Jersey figure.
Other New Jersey metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $750 – $3,900 | $2,300 | +5% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $720 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Atlantic City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlantic City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $680 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −3% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $600 – $3,250 | $1,950 | −12% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −7% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $740 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +1% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Atlantic City is 1.01 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.25 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.62 and $35.44 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 57.5 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 $31.59 an hour, 4% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.97 and $45.62 an hour. About 710 work in the metro. That is 42.1 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 $23.29 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.46 and $29.74 an hour. About 2,050 work in the metro. That is 121.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.44 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $85. At the 25th percentile ($23.62) it shrinks by about $75. The total moves by 3.8% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 168,700 jobs in the Atlantic City-Hammonton area. That makes it the 139th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.62 | $29.25 | $35.44 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $27.97 | $31.59 | $45.62 | $30.38 | 1.04 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $19.46 | $23.29 | $29.74 | $23.84 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Atlantic City?
Because every project leans on different trades, Atlantic City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +10% and storm door level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $30,300 – $60,900 | +5% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,950 – $10,100 | +10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,500 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,400 | +3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $610 – $6,200 | +3% |
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Garage door in Atlantic City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Atlantic City?
For 1 door, expect $700 to $3,700 in the Atlantic City area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Atlantic City?
About $701 to $3,501 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Atlantic City or Vineland?
Vineland is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,250, which is 2% more than Atlantic City ($2,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlantic City?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $650 out of $2,200. Materials are 66% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Atlantic City?
$700 to $3,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Atlantic City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $200 for fees in the Atlantic City area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlantic City expensive for garage door compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Atlantic City is 7% below the New Jersey statewide estimate ($2,400 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Atlantic City?
The BLS median is $29.25 an hour in the Atlantic City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.62 to $35.44.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Atlantic City?
For 1 door, basic work runs $700 to $1,900 and premium work $2,500 to $3,700. 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 Atlantic City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through December. May and June 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 Atlantic City?
$300 to $900, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Atlantic City
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