Garage door cost in Erie, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $690 – $3,650
- Per door
- $690 – $3,473
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #102
- 1 = most expensive
Erie homeowners pay roughly $690 to $3,650 to replace a garage door at 1 door, or $690 to $3,473 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Erie is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $27.33 an hour in the Erie area, 6% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Erie, PA, standard level
$1,600 to $2,750
About $1,525 to $2,638 per door before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,050 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $490 | $760 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Erie, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $1,450 | $2,500 | 67% |
| Labor | $290 | $620 | $960 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $690 | $2,150 | $3,650 | 100% |
Why Erie 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 $27.33 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Erie is 0.96 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 29% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Erie metro is 100.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,450, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.0) and land at $0 to $180.
Why two Erie quotes can differ
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.
Related projects, priced for Erie
Because every project leans on different trades, Erie's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs level and patio door −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $28,600 – $57,400 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,200 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $930 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,700 | −5% |
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 Erie is 0.96 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $27.33 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.37 and $36.03 an hour. BLS counts 530 of them working in the area, 44.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $31.64 an hour, 4% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.91 and $41.06 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 34.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $22.00 an hour, 8% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.01 and $27.08 an hour. About 1,230 work in the metro. That is 102.1 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 ($36.03 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($22.37) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 5.4% or 3.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 120,480 jobs in the Erie area. That makes it the 181st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.37 | $27.33 | $36.03 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.91 | $31.64 | $41.06 | $30.38 | 1.04 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.01 | $22.00 | $27.08 | $23.84 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Erie
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Erie 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 $1,900
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,600 to $2,750
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,450 to $3,650
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $690 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,650 |
| double door | $690 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,650 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,700 | $3,100 – $5,400 | $4,850 – $7,150 |
Is Erie 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 $2,250 across Erie and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PAthis page | $690 – $3,650 | $2,150 | |
| Youngstown, OH75 miles | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −5% |
| Cleveland, OH75 miles | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −2% |
| Buffalo, NY95 miles | $720 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +3% |
| Akron, OH95 miles | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA115 miles | $710 – $3,750 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Erie comes in at #102 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Erie is 1% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $710 – $3,750 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $710 – $3,750 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $690 – $3,650 | $2,200 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Erie's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Erie against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $620 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −8% |
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −3% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −6% |
Extras that change the Erie total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Erie by the average of the local wage index (0.96) and goods index (1.01), 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 |
When to schedule garage door in Erie
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Erie Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Erie (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Erie gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 104 inches of snow. The wettest months are September, October and December (4.4 inches in October). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 35 | 21 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 21 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 44 | 28 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 57 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 63 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 46 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 37 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 28 | 4.2 | Cold |
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Garage door in Erie: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Erie?
For 1 door, expect $690 to $3,650 in the Erie area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Erie?
About $690 to $3,473 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Erie or Youngstown?
Youngstown is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,050, which is 5% less than Erie ($2,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Erie?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $620 out of $2,150. Materials are 67% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Erie?
$690 to $3,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Erie?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Erie area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Erie expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Erie is 1% below the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($2,200 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Erie?
The BLS median is $27.33 an hour in the Erie area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.37 to $36.03.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Erie?
For 1 door, basic work runs $690 to $1,900 and premium work $2,450 to $3,650. 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 Erie?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. July and August 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 Erie?
$290 to $880, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Erie
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