Garage door cost in Medford, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $740 – $3,900
- Per door
- $743 – $3,704
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #40
- 1 = most expensive
Medford homeowners pay roughly $740 to $3,900 to replace a garage door at 1 door, or $743 to $3,704 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Medford is 6% higher. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Medford, OR, standard level
$1,700 to $2,950
About $1,631 to $2,816 per door before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $550 | $850 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,700 | $2,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Medford, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $1,550 | $2,650 | 66% |
| Labor | $320 | $700 | $1,050 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $740 | $2,350 | $3,900 | 100% |
Where the Medford price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $27.85 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Medford is 1.07 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 30% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Medford metro is 105.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,550, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.4) and land at $0 to $200.
Add-ons priced for Medford
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Medford by the average of the local wage index (1.07) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.06. 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) | $320 – $960 |
Why two Medford quotes can differ
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Medford
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Medford 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
$740 to $2,000
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,700 to $2,950
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,650 to $3,900
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $740 – $2,000 | $1,700 – $2,950 | $2,650 – $3,900 |
| double door | $740 – $2,000 | $1,700 – $2,950 | $2,650 – $3,900 |
| two single doors | $1,500 – $3,950 | $3,300 – $5,750 | $5,150 – $7,600 |
When to schedule garage door in Medford
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Medford Rogue Vly Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Medford (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Medford gets about 18 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (3.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 61 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 | 48 | 33 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 34 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 37 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 1.5 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 47 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 52 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 59 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 58 | 0.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 51 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 42 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 36 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 33 | 3.5 | Workable |
How Medford compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Medford. Eugene comes closest at about $2,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, ORthis page | $740 – $3,900 | $2,350 | |
| Eugene, OR105 miles | $760 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +1% |
| Redding, CA120 miles | $760 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +1% |
| Bend, OR150 miles | $760 – $4,000 | $2,350 | +2% |
| Salem, OR175 miles | $760 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +1% |
| Chico, CA200 miles | $760 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +2% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +3% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Medford comes in at #40 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Medford is 3% below the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $810 – $4,150 | $2,500 | +6% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $760 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +1% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $760 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +1% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $760 – $4,000 | $2,350 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Medford's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Medford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $630 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −13% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −12% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −13% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $730 – $3,700 | $2,250 | −4% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Medford is 1.07 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $27.85 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.01 and $35.12 an hour. BLS counts 910 of them working in the area, 102.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $44.43 an hour, 46% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $34.62 and $51.02 an hour. About 500 work in the metro. That is 56.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $24.61 an hour, 3% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.67 and $29.94 an hour. About 700 work in the metro. That is 78.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.12 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $95. At the 25th percentile ($24.01) it shrinks by about $50. The total moves by 4.2% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 89,060 jobs in the Medford area. That makes it the 220th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.01 | $27.85 | $35.12 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $34.62 | $44.43 | $51.02 | $30.38 | 1.46 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $20.67 | $24.61 | $29.94 | $23.84 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Medford
Because every project leans on different trades, Medford's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs +7% and storm door +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $30,300 – $60,800 | +5% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,700 | +6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $970 | +2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,600 | +3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,800 – $16,000 | +7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $630 – $6,300 | +5% |
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Garage door in Medford: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Medford?
For 1 door, expect $740 to $3,900 in the Medford area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,700 to $2,950. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Medford?
About $743 to $3,704 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 Medford or Eugene?
Eugene is 105 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,350, which is 1% more than Medford ($2,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Medford?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $700 out of $2,350. Materials are 66% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Medford?
$740 to $3,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Medford?
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 Medford area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Medford expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Oregon?
Medford is 3% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($2,400 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Medford?
The BLS median is $27.85 an hour in the Medford area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.01 to $35.12.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Medford?
For 1 door, basic work runs $740 to $2,000 and premium work $2,650 to $3,900. 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 Medford?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. June and September 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 Medford?
$320 to $960, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Medford
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