Garage door cost in Santa Fe, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $670 – $3,550
- Per door
- $669 – $3,350
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #151
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Santa Fe, plan on $670 to $3,550 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $669 to $3,350 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Santa Fe, NM, standard level
$1,550 to $2,700
About $1,473 to $2,546 per door before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $480 | $750 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Santa Fe, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 66% |
| Labor | $280 | $620 | $950 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 5% |
| Total | $670 | $2,100 | $3,550 | 100% |
Where the Santa Fe 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, Santa Fe wages are 0.95 times the national level. Labor makes up about 29% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Santa Fe metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,400, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.8) and land at $0 to $200.
Santa Fe labor market for garage door
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 Santa Fe is 0.95 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.57 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.73 and $29.66 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 34.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $27.52 an hour, 9% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.46 and $32.10 an hour. About 150 work in the metro. That is 24.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $21.08 an hour, 12% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.90 and $24.63 an hour. About 690 work in the metro. That is 111.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.66 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $15. At the 25th percentile ($23.73) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 0.7% or 3.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 61,770 jobs in the Santa Fe area. That makes it the 282nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.73 | $28.57 | $29.66 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.46 | $27.52 | $32.10 | $30.38 | 0.91 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $17.90 | $21.08 | $24.63 | $23.84 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Santa Fe
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Santa Fe by the average of the local wage index (0.95) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.95. 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) | $290 – $860 |
Is Santa Fe cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Santa Fe. Amarillo is the lowest at about $2,000 (midpoint, 1 door), 230 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NMthis page | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | |
| Albuquerque, NM40 miles | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Pueblo, CO200 miles | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | level |
| Las Cruces, NM225 miles | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Amarillo, TX230 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −6% |
| Colorado Springs, CO240 miles | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | level |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | level |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Santa Fe comes in at #151 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Santa Fe is 0% below the New Mexico figure.
Other New Mexico metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Santa Fe's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Santa Fe against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | level |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −5% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −7% |
Climate in Santa Fe: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Santa Fe 2 (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Santa Fe (10 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Santa Fe gets about 13 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 20 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (2.3 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 24 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 | 43 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 21 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 32 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 41 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 50 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 55 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 54 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 47 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 35 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 24 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 43 | 18 | 0.8 | Cold |
Garage door: what moves the price in Santa Fe
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.
Planning more than one job in Santa Fe?
Because every project leans on different trades, Santa Fe's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, front door runs −4% and concrete driveway −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $27,300 – $54,900 | −6% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,450 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,650 | −6% |
Santa Fe: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Santa Fe 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
$670 to $1,800
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,550 to $2,700
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,400 to $3,550
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $670 – $1,800 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,550 |
| double door | $670 – $1,800 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,550 |
| two single doors | $1,350 – $3,550 | $3,000 – $5,250 | $4,650 – $6,900 |
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Garage door in Santa Fe: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Santa Fe?
For 1 door, expect $670 to $3,550 in the Santa Fe area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,550 to $2,700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Santa Fe?
About $669 to $3,350 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 Santa Fe or Albuquerque?
Albuquerque is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,100, which is 1% more than Santa Fe ($2,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Santa Fe?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $620 out of $2,100. Materials are 66% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Santa Fe?
$670 to $3,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Santa Fe?
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 Santa Fe area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Santa Fe expensive for garage door compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Santa Fe is 0% 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 Santa Fe?
The BLS median is $28.57 an hour in the Santa Fe area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.73 to $29.66.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Santa Fe?
For 1 door, basic work runs $670 to $1,800 and premium work $2,400 to $3,550. 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 Santa Fe?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through November. February 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 Santa Fe?
$290 to $860, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Santa Fe
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