Garage door cost in Salem, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $760 – $3,950
- Per door
- $757 – $3,750
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #34
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Salem, OR usually costs $760 to $3,950 for 1 door. That works out to about $757 to $3,750 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $160 more. Carpenters earn a median of $28.71 an hour in the Salem area, 1% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Salem, OR, standard level
$1,700 to $3,000
About $1,655 to $2,852 per door before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $570 | $880 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $150 |
| Total | $1,700 | $3,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Salem, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $1,550 | $2,650 | 65% |
| Labor | $340 | $730 | $1,100 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 4% |
| Total | $760 | $2,350 | $3,950 | 100% |
What is behind the Salem number
Labor is 31% 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 Salem the blended ratio comes out at 1.12.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Salem is at 105.3 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 103.6: $0 to $210.
Salem 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, Salem Mcnary Fld (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 Salem: 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.
Salem gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (7.0 inches in December). The station averages about 18 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 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 36 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 38 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 46 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 51 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 55 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 55 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 51 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 39 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 7.0 | Workable |
What local crews earn in Salem
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 Salem the blend is 1.12.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.71 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.19 and $36.75 an hour. About 1,720 work in the metro. That is 91.2 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 $47.53 an hour, which is 56% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $36.81 and $56.99 an hour. BLS counts 1,000 of them working in the area, 53.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $25.52 an hour, which is 7% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.92 and $30.10 an hour. BLS counts 1,640 of them working in the area, 86.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $75. That is a swing of roughly 3.1% to 4.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Salem has 188,620 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 122nd 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% | $23.19 | $28.71 | $36.75 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $36.81 | $47.53 | $56.99 | $30.38 | 1.56 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.92 | $25.52 | $30.10 | $23.84 | 1.07 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Salem
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Salem. 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
$760 to $2,050
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,700 to $3,000
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,700 to $3,950
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $760 – $2,050 | $1,700 – $3,000 | $2,700 – $3,950 |
| double door | $760 – $2,050 | $1,700 – $3,000 | $2,700 – $3,950 |
| two single doors | $1,500 – $4,000 | $3,350 – $5,850 | $5,250 – $7,700 |
How Salem compares
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 $2,300 to $2,500 across Salem and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, ORthis page | $760 – $3,950 | $2,350 | |
| Portland, OR50 miles | $810 – $4,150 | $2,500 | +5% |
| Eugene, OR65 miles | $760 – $3,950 | $2,350 | level |
| Bend, OR110 miles | $760 – $4,000 | $2,350 | +1% |
| Olympia, WA140 miles | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Yakima, WA150 miles | $740 – $3,900 | $2,300 | −2% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Salem ranks #34 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Salem is 1% below the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $810 – $4,150 | $2,500 | +5% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $760 – $3,950 | $2,350 | level |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $760 – $4,000 | $2,350 | +1% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $740 – $3,900 | $2,350 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salem against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola, FL | 190,480 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −14% |
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $760 – $3,950 | $2,350 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −13% |
| Tallahassee, FL | 186,160 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −14% |
Planning more than one job in Salem?
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Salem wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+13%) and storm door lowest (+3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $31,200 – $62,700 | +8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,100 – $10,400 | +13% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $980 | +3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,600 | +4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,300 | +9% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $640 – $6,500 | +8% |
Garage door: what moves the price in Salem
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.
Add-ons priced for Salem
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.09 for Salem, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.12) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $330 – $980 |
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Garage door in Salem: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Salem?
For 1 door, expect $760 to $3,950 in the Salem area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,700 to $3,000. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Salem?
About $757 to $3,750 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 Salem or Portland?
Portland is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,500, which is 5% more than Salem ($2,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salem?
About 31% at the midpoint, or $730 out of $2,350. Materials are 65% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Salem?
$760 to $3,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Salem?
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 Salem area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salem expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Oregon?
Salem is 1% 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 Salem?
The BLS median is $28.71 an hour in the Salem area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.19 to $36.75.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Salem?
For 1 door, basic work runs $760 to $2,050 and premium work $2,700 to $3,950. 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 Salem?
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 Salem?
$330 to $980, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Salem
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