Garage door cost in Utica, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $690 – $3,650
- Per door
- $691 – $3,468
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #101
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Utica area: $690 to $3,650 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $28.62 an hour in the Utica area, 2% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Utica, NY, standard level
$1,600 to $2,750
About $1,524 to $2,635 per door before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,050 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $500 | $770 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Utica, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $1,450 | $2,500 | 67% |
| Labor | $290 | $630 | $980 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $690 | $2,150 | $3,650 | 100% |
What is behind the Utica number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.62 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Utica is 0.98 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 29% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Utica is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,450 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $0 to $190.
What nearby projects cost in Utica
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Utica wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+2%) and storm door lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,100 – $58,400 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,400 | +2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,000 | level |
Extras that change the Utica total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.99 for Utica, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.98) and goods price index (1.00). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $300 – $890 |
Is Utica cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Utica. Pittsfield comes closest at about $2,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NYthis page | $690 – $3,650 | $2,150 | |
| Syracuse, NY55 miles | $720 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +3% |
| Albany, NY75 miles | $710 – $3,750 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Binghamton, NY90 miles | $720 – $3,750 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Kingston, NY105 miles | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Pittsfield, MA120 miles | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +1% |
| New York (statewide) | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +12% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Utica ranks #101 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Utica is 11% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $810 – $4,200 | $2,500 | +15% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $720 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +3% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $710 – $3,750 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $720 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +3% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $760 – $4,050 | $2,400 | +11% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Utica against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $680 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −2% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −10% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −6% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −8% |
The best months for garage door in Utica
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Utica Oneida Co Ap (10 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 Utica are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Utica gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and October (4.7 inches in August). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 30 | 14 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 15 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 23 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 35 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 46 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 55 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 60 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 58 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 31 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 21 | 3.6 | Cold |
Utica: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Utica. 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
$690 to $1,900
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,600 to $2,750
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,450 to $3,650
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $690 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,650 |
| double door | $690 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,650 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,700 | $3,100 – $5,400 | $4,850 – $7,100 |
Who does the work: Utica trade wages
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 Utica the blend is 0.98.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.62 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.07 and $34.34 an hour. About 380 work in the metro. That is 32.1 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 $29.64 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $25.65 and $37.75 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 22.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.75 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.78 and $27.61 an hour. BLS counts 1,390 of them working in the area, 117.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $75 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 3.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Utica-Rome has 118,390 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 185th 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% | $24.07 | $28.62 | $34.34 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $25.65 | $29.64 | $37.75 | $30.38 | 0.98 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.78 | $22.75 | $27.61 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Garage door: what moves the price in Utica
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).
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Garage door in Utica: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Utica?
For 1 door, expect $690 to $3,650 in the Utica area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Utica?
About $691 to $3,468 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Utica or Syracuse?
Syracuse is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,250, which is 3% more than Utica ($2,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Utica?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $630 out of $2,150. Materials are 67% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Utica?
$690 to $3,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Utica?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Utica area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Utica expensive for garage door compared with the rest of New York?
Utica is 11% below the New York statewide estimate ($2,450 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Utica?
The BLS median is $28.62 an hour in the Utica area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.07 to $34.34.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Utica?
For 1 door, basic work runs $690 to $1,900 and premium work $2,450 to $3,650. 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 Utica?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. September and November 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 Utica?
$300 to $890, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Utica
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