Garage door cost in North Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $680 – $3,550
- Per door
- $678 – $3,375
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $2,200
- Metros covered
- 2
Across North Dakota, a garage door costs about $680 to $3,550 for 1 door. Statewide, that midpoint is 4% below the US figure of $2,200. Carpenters earn a median $27.83 an hour in North Dakota (US: $29.12).
Inside North Dakota, the metros we cover range from $2,100 (Bismarck) to $2,150 (Fargo) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in North Dakota (statewide), standard level
$1,550 to $2,700
About $1,487 to $2,566 per door before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $500 | $780 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in North Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 66% |
| Labor | $290 | $640 | $980 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $680 | $2,100 | $3,550 | 100% |
Which North Dakota city is cheapest for garage door?
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +2% |
| Bismarck, ND | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −1% |
Basic, standard or premium: North Dakota prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from single door to two single doors.
Basic
$680 to $1,850
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 | $680 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,550 |
| double door | $680 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,550 |
| two single doors | $1,350 – $3,600 | $3,050 – $5,250 | $4,700 – $6,950 |
North Dakota seasons and garage door
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and North Dakota is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Every North Dakota metro on the list has 7 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 19 inches a year in Bismarck to 24 in Fargo.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | 0 | 82 | 24 | 7: April through October |
| Bismarck | 2 | 85 | 19 | 7: April through October |
Add-ons priced for North Dakota
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.97 for North Dakota, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.98) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $290 – $870 |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in North Dakota
North Dakota's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.98 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $27.83 an hour, 4% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.47 and $30.55 an hour. About 2,360 work in the state. That is 55.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $31.59 an hour, which is 4% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.36 and $38.71 an hour. BLS counts 3,570 of them working in the state, 83.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.96 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.06 and $28.68 an hour. BLS counts 3,300 of them working in the state, 76.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.55 an hour) would add about $35 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.47) would take off about $60. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 429,430 jobs across North Dakota (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.47 | $27.83 | $30.55 | $29.12 | 0.96 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $27.36 | $31.59 | $38.71 | $30.38 | 1.04 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $20.06 | $23.96 | $28.68 | $23.84 | 1.01 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Why two North Dakota 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.
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
North Dakota versus the states around it
North Dakota ranks 30 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. North Dakota sits at $2,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Minnesota | 270 miles away | $740 – $3,850 | $2,300 | +8% |
| Nebraska | 410 miles away | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Iowa | 450 miles away | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −2% |
| Wyoming | 500 miles away | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | level |
If you are planning more than one job in North Dakota
Each project weights the trades differently, so North Dakota's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, concrete driveway is level and front door −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $28,300 – $56,900 | −2% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,200 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −2% |
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Garage door in North Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in North Dakota?
$680 to $3,550 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Dakota is cheapest for garage door?
Bismarck at about $2,100 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Fargo at $2,150.
+Is garage door cheaper in North Dakota than the US average?
It is 4% cheaper: $2,100 against $2,200 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Dakota?
About 30% ($640). Materials are 66%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.98x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in North Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $27.83 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.47 to $30.55.
+Where does North Dakota rank for garage door costs?
30th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,100 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in North Dakota?
For 1 door, basic work runs $680 to $1,850 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.
+Does the season matter for garage door in North Dakota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the North Dakota metros we cover, Fargo has the most comfortable months (7 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 North Dakota?
$290 to $870, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Garage door by city in North Dakota
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