Garage door cost in State College, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $680 – $3,650
- Per door
- $681 – $3,446
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #105
- 1 = most expensive
State College homeowners pay roughly $680 to $3,650 to replace a garage door at 1 door, or $681 to $3,446 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, State College is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $26.77 an hour in the State College area, 8% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in State College, PA, standard level
$1,550 to $2,750
About $1,511 to $2,617 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,050 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $470 | $730 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in State College, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $1,450 | $2,500 | 68% |
| Labor | $280 | $600 | $930 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $680 | $2,150 | $3,650 | 100% |
Where the State College 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 $26.77 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for State College is 0.93 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 28% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the State College 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 (96.8) and land at $0 to $190.
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 State College is 0.93 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $26.77 an hour, which is 8% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.85 and $34.45 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 50.8 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 $27.69 an hour, 9% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.32 and $29.74 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 26.1 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 $23.28 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.87 and $27.67 an hour. About 870 work in the metro. That is 126.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($34.45 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $100. At the 25th percentile ($22.85) it shrinks by about $50. The total moves by 4.8% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 68,840 jobs in the State College area. That makes it the 263rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.85 | $26.77 | $34.45 | $29.12 | 0.92 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.32 | $27.69 | $29.74 | $30.38 | 0.91 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.87 | $23.28 | $27.67 | $23.84 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Garage door: what moves the price in State College
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 State College
Because every project leans on different trades, State College's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +5% and storm door −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $28,900 – $58,100 | level |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,650 | +5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $930 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,900 | −1% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $5,850 | −2% |
How State College compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. York is the priciest of the group at $2,200. Hagerstown is the cheapest at $2,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College, PAthis page | $680 – $3,650 | $2,150 | |
| Altoona, PA35 miles | $680 – $3,650 | $2,150 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA60 miles | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Chambersburg, PA70 miles | $670 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −1% |
| York, PA90 miles | $710 – $3,750 | $2,200 | +3% |
| Hagerstown, MD95 miles | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −2% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, State College comes in at #105 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, State College 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 | +3% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $710 – $3,750 | $2,200 | +3% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +3% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $690 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like State College's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is State College against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −6% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −4% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −4% |
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −4% |
Optional extras in State College
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to State College by the average of the local wage index (0.93) and goods index (1.01), a factor of 0.97. 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 – $870 |
When to schedule garage door in State College
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for State College (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in State College (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.
State College gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 44 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (4.2 inches in August). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 34 | 21 | 2.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 22 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 28 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 39 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 50 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 59 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 63 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 62 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 54 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 43 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 34 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 26 | 3.2 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in State College
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for State College 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
$680 to $1,850
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,550 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 | $680 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,650 |
| double door | $680 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,650 |
| two single doors | $1,350 – $3,650 | $3,100 – $5,350 | $4,800 – $7,100 |
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Garage door in State College: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in State College?
For 1 door, expect $680 to $3,650 in the State College area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,550 to $2,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in State College?
About $681 to $3,446 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 State College or Altoona?
Altoona is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,150, which is 0% less than State College ($2,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in State College?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $600 out of $2,150. Materials are 68% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in State College?
$680 to $3,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in State College?
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 State College area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is State College expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
State College 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 State College?
The BLS median is $26.77 an hour in the State College area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.85 to $34.45.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in State College?
For 1 door, basic work runs $680 to $1,850 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 State College?
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 State College?
$290 to $870, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near State College
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