Garage door cost in Las Cruces, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $660 – $3,500
- Per door
- $657 – $3,310
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #176
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Las Cruces, NM usually costs $660 to $3,500 for 1 door. That works out to about $657 to $3,310 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $130 less. Carpenters earn a median of $27.42 an hour in the Las Cruces area, 6% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Las Cruces, NM, standard level
$1,500 to $2,650
About $1,453 to $2,514 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $460 | $720 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,650 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Las Cruces, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 67% |
| Labor | $270 | $590 | $910 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $660 | $2,050 | $3,500 | 100% |
Why Las Cruces prices look the way they do
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, Las Cruces wages are 0.91 times the national level. Labor makes up about 28% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Las Cruces is at 96.1 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 90.2: $0 to $180.
Las Cruces weather and the garage door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, State Univ (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Las Cruces are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Las Cruces gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 1 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (1.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, March and April are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 109 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 | 59 | 30 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 34 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 39 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 46 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 54 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 96 | 64 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 69 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 68 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 61 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 48 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 37 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 30 | 0.6 | Workable |
Extras that change the Las Cruces total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.93 for Las Cruces, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.91) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $280 – $840 |
Las Cruces against nearby metros and the rest of New Mexico
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Albuquerque is the priciest of the group at $2,100. El Paso is the cheapest at $1,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NMthis page | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | |
| El Paso, TX95 miles | $590 – $3,250 | $1,950 | −7% |
| Albuquerque, NM195 miles | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Santa Fe, NM225 miles | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Odessa, TX255 miles | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Midland, TX285 miles | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +1% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +2% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Las Cruces ranks #176 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Las Cruces is 2% below the New Mexico figure.
Elsewhere in New Mexico
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Las Cruces against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | level |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +3% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Merced, CA | 79,510 jobs | $780 – $4,050 | $2,400 | +16% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Las Cruces
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Las Cruces. 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
$660 to $1,800
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,500 to $2,650
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,350 to $3,500
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $660 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,500 |
| double door | $660 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,500 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,950 – $5,150 | $4,600 – $6,800 |
What local crews earn in Las Cruces
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 Las Cruces the blend is 0.91.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $27.42 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.44 and $29.32 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 31.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $25.95 an hour, which is 15% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.71 and $29.99 an hour. BLS counts 410 of them working in the area, 51.3 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 $20.36 an hour, which is 15% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.32 and $24.06 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 81.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $25 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $80. That is a swing of roughly 3.9% to 1.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Las Cruces has 80,000 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 238th 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% | $21.44 | $27.42 | $29.32 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $21.71 | $25.95 | $29.99 | $30.38 | 0.85 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $17.32 | $20.36 | $24.06 | $23.84 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Las Cruces
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Las Cruces wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−5%) and concrete driveway lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,400 – $53,100 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,900 | −13% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $470 – $2,400 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,550 | −8% |
Why two Las Cruces 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.
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Garage door in Las Cruces: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Las Cruces?
For 1 door, expect $660 to $3,500 in the Las Cruces area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,650. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Las Cruces?
About $657 to $3,310 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Las Cruces or El Paso?
El Paso is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,950, which is 7% less than Las Cruces ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Las Cruces?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $590 out of $2,050. Materials are 67% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Las Cruces?
$660 to $3,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Las Cruces?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Las Cruces area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Las Cruces expensive for garage door compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Las Cruces is 2% below the New Mexico statewide estimate ($2,100 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Mexico; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Las Cruces?
The BLS median is $27.42 an hour in the Las Cruces area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.44 to $29.32.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Las Cruces?
For 1 door, basic work runs $660 to $1,800 and premium work $2,350 to $3,500. 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 Las Cruces?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. March and April 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 Las Cruces?
$280 to $840, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Las Cruces
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