Garage door cost in Ohio
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $680 – $3,550
- Per door
- $681 – $3,364
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $2,200
- Metros covered
- 8
What does it cost to replace a garage door in Ohio? Plan on $680 to $3,550 for 1 door. Wages (1.02x the US blend), materials (price index 93.7) and permit costs (92.8) put the state below the national midpoint by 4%.
Inside Ohio, the metros we cover range from $2,050 (Youngstown) to $2,150 (Columbus) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Ohio (statewide), standard level
$1,550 to $2,700
About $1,486 to $2,560 per door before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $960 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $520 | $810 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Ohio
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 64% |
| Labor | $310 | $660 | $1,000 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $680 | $2,100 | $3,550 | 100% |
Ohio versus the states around it
Ohio ranks 29 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. Ohio sits at $2,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 130 miles away | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Michigan | 180 miles away | $700 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +2% |
| Indiana | 180 miles away | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +2% |
| Kentucky | 210 miles away | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Illinois | 280 miles away | $810 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +17% |
Quality levels and sizes in Ohio
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Ohio wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
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 – $6,900 |
Add-ons priced for Ohio
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Ohio by the average of the local wage index (1.02) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.98. 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 – $880 |
Garage door: what moves the price in Ohio
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.
Ohio labor market for garage door
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.02 for Ohio.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.24 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.42 and $36.47 an hour. BLS counts 18,450 of them working in the state, 33.2 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 $31.11 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $38.70 an hour. About 28,950 work in the state. That is 52.2 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 $25.68 an hour, 8% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.17 and $30.65 an hour. About 64,770 work in the state. That is 116.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($36.47 an hour) would add about $95 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.42) would take off about $80. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 5,550,180 jobs across Ohio (May 2025), which is 3.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.42 | $29.24 | $36.47 | $29.12 | 1.00 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $24.10 | $31.11 | $38.70 | $30.38 | 1.02 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.17 | $25.68 | $30.65 | $23.84 | 1.08 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Weather windows across Ohio
Season matters for garage door. For each Ohio metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Cincinnati has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Ohio at 11 months (February through December); Youngstown has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 32 inches a year in Toledo to 43 inches in Cincinnati.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 22 | 85 | 42 | 9: March through November |
| Cincinnati | 24 | 87 | 43 | 11: February through December |
| Cleveland | 24 | 81 | 33 | 9: March through November |
| Dayton | 20 | 87 | 42 | 9: March through November |
| Akron | 21 | 85 | 33 | 9: March through November |
| Toledo | 20 | 85 | 32 | 9: March through November |
| Canton | 20 | 84 | 42 | 9: March through November |
| Youngstown | 19 | 83 | 41 | 9: March through November |
Which Ohio city is cheapest for garage door?
3 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +2% |
| Toledo, OH | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +1% |
| Akron, OH | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +1% |
| Cleveland, OH | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | level |
| Cincinnati, OH | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | level |
| Dayton, OH | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Canton, OH | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Youngstown, OH | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −3% |
If you are planning more than one job in Ohio
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Ohio wages and prices. Against national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+6%) and front door lowest (−4%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $28,700 – $57,600 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,800 | +6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,900 | −2% |
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Garage door in Ohio: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Ohio?
$680 to $3,550 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Ohio can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Ohio is cheapest for garage door?
Youngstown at about $2,050 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Columbus at $2,150.
+Is garage door cheaper in Ohio 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 Ohio?
About 31% ($660). Materials are 64%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.02x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Ohio?
The BLS statewide median is $29.24 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.42 to $36.47.
+Where does Ohio rank for garage door costs?
29th 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 Ohio?
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 Ohio?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Ohio metros we cover, Cincinnati has the most comfortable months (11 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 Ohio?
$290 to $880, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Garage door by city in Ohio
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