Garage door cost in Akron, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $690 – $3,600
- Per door
- $693 – $3,402
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #121
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Akron, plan on $690 to $3,600 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $693 to $3,402 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Akron, OH, standard level
$1,550 to $2,700
About $1,506 to $2,589 per door before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $960 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $540 | $840 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Akron, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 63% |
| Labor | $320 | $690 | $1,050 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $690 | $2,150 | $3,600 | 100% |
Why Akron prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.36 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Akron is 1.06 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 32% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Akron metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,350, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.4) and land at $0 to $190.
Climate in Akron: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Akron Fulton Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Akron (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Akron gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (3.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.5 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 14 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 | 37 | 21 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 22 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 30 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 40 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 60 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 64 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 62 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 55 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 35 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 27 | 2.0 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Akron bid
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).
Opener
A new opener is a separate line at $300-$900 installed.
Akron: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Akron 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
$690 to $1,850
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,550 to $2,700
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,450 to $3,600
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $690 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,600 |
| double door | $690 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,600 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,650 | $3,050 – $5,300 | $4,750 – $7,000 |
Is Akron cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $2,050 to $2,200 across Akron and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OHthis page | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | |
| Canton, OH30 miles | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −3% |
| Youngstown, OH30 miles | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Cleveland, OH35 miles | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Wheeling, WV85 miles | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Pittsburgh, PA90 miles | $710 – $3,750 | $2,200 | +4% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Akron comes in at #121 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Akron is 1% above the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +1% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −3% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | level |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Akron's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Akron against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +12% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +3% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −5% |
Akron 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 Akron is 1.06 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.36 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.61 and $37.10 an hour. BLS counts 980 of them working in the area, 30.7 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 $37.19 an hour, 22% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.73 and $48.37 an hour. About 1,360 work in the metro. That is 42.6 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 $25.20 an hour, 6% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.46 and $30.39 an hour. About 3,560 work in the metro. That is 111.4 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 ($37.10 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $100. At the 25th percentile ($24.61) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 4.8% or 3.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 319,560 jobs in the Akron area. That makes it the 80th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.21% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.61 | $29.36 | $37.10 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $28.73 | $37.19 | $48.37 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.46 | $25.20 | $30.39 | $23.84 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Akron?
Because every project leans on different trades, Akron's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +8% and front door −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,400 – $58,900 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,950 | +8% |
| 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 – $5,850 | −2% |
Optional extras in Akron
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Akron by the average of the local wage index (1.06) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.00. 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) | $300 – $900 |
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Garage door in Akron: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Akron?
For 1 door, expect $690 to $3,600 in the Akron 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 Akron?
About $693 to $3,402 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 Akron or Canton?
Canton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,050, which is 3% less than Akron ($2,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Akron?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $690 out of $2,150. Materials are 63% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Akron?
$690 to $3,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Akron?
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 Akron area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Akron expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Ohio?
Akron is 1% above the Ohio statewide estimate ($2,100 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Akron?
The BLS median is $29.36 an hour in the Akron area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.61 to $37.10.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Akron?
For 1 door, basic work runs $690 to $1,850 and premium work $2,450 to $3,600. 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 Akron?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Akron?
$300 to $900, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Akron
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