Garage door cost in Portland, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $810 – $4,150
- Per door
- $811 – $3,930
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #9
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Portland, OR usually costs $810 to $4,150 for 1 door. That works out to about $811 to $3,930 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $280 more. Carpenters earn a median of $35.44 an hour in the Portland area, 22% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Portland, OR, standard level
$1,800 to $3,150
About $1,747 to $2,995 per door before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $660 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $1,800 | $3,150 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Portland, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $1,550 | $2,650 | 62% |
| Labor | $390 | $840 | $1,300 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $210 | 4% |
| Total | $810 | $2,500 | $4,150 | 100% |
Why Portland prices look the way they do
Labor is 34% of the midpoint bill here, against 30% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), electricians (20%), general maintenance and repair workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Portland the blended ratio comes out at 1.30.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Portland is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,550 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.4: $0 to $210.
Portland weather and the garage door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Portland Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Portland: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Portland gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (5.8 inches in December). The station averages about 15 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 | 48 | 36 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 37 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 40 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 44 | 2.9 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 49 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 54 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 59 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 59 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 54 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 47 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 41 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 36 | 5.8 | Workable |
Add-ons priced for Portland
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.18 for Portland, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.30) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $350 – $1,050 |
Cost by quality level and size in Portland
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Portland. 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
$810 to $2,150
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,800 to $3,150
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,800 to $4,150
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $810 – $2,150 | $1,800 – $3,150 | $2,800 – $4,150 |
| double door | $810 – $2,150 | $1,800 – $3,150 | $2,800 – $4,150 |
| two single doors | $1,600 – $4,200 | $3,550 – $6,150 | $5,500 – $8,050 |
Related projects, priced for Portland
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Portland wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+19%) and front door lowest (+9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $33,300 – $66,900 | +15% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,300 – $11,000 | +19% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,700 | +9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,050 – $16,500 | +11% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $670 – $6,850 | +14% |
Garage door: what moves the price in Portland
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.
How Portland compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Portland. Yakima is the lowest at about $2,300 (midpoint, 1 door), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ORthis page | $810 – $4,150 | $2,500 | |
| Salem, OR50 miles | $760 – $3,950 | $2,350 | −5% |
| Olympia, WA95 miles | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Yakima, WA100 miles | $740 – $3,900 | $2,300 | −6% |
| Eugene, OR115 miles | $760 – $3,950 | $2,350 | −5% |
| Bend, OR125 miles | $760 – $4,000 | $2,350 | −4% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | −4% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Portland ranks #9 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Portland is 4% above the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $760 – $3,950 | $2,350 | −5% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $760 – $3,950 | $2,350 | −5% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $760 – $4,000 | $2,350 | −4% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $740 – $3,900 | $2,350 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Portland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −18% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $700 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −12% |
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $750 – $3,850 | $2,300 | −7% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $820 – $4,200 | $2,500 | +1% |
What local crews earn in Portland
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 Portland the blend is 1.30.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $35.44 an hour, 22% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.53 and $49.78 an hour. About 9,210 work in the metro. That is 76.2 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 $50.53 an hour, which is 66% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $37.95 and $60.26 an hour. BLS counts 7,340 of them working in the area, 60.7 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 $28.25 an hour, which is 18% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.80 and $33.18 an hour. BLS counts 8,860 of them working in the area, 73.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $190 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $95. That is a swing of roughly 3.7% to 7.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro has 1,208,410 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 25th 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% | $28.53 | $35.44 | $49.78 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $37.95 | $50.53 | $60.26 | $30.38 | 1.66 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $22.80 | $28.25 | $33.18 | $23.84 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.30 | |||||
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Garage door in Portland: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Portland?
For 1 door, expect $810 to $4,150 in the Portland area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,800 to $3,150. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Portland?
About $811 to $3,930 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Portland or Salem?
Salem is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,350, which is 5% less than Portland ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Portland?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $840 out of $2,500. Materials are 62% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Portland?
$810 to $4,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Portland?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $210 for fees in the Portland area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Portland expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Oregon?
Portland is 4% above 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 Portland?
The BLS median is $35.44 an hour in the Portland area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.53 to $49.78.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Portland?
For 1 door, basic work runs $810 to $2,150 and premium work $2,800 to $4,150. Basic means: basic single door, standard steel panels. Premium means: premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware.
+Is there a bad season to replace a garage door in Portland?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add a new opener" add in Portland?
$350 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Portland
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