Garage door cost in South Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $640 – $3,450
- Per door
- $641 – $3,252
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,200
- Metros covered
- 2
South Dakota prices for garage door: $640 to $3,450 for 1 door, or $641 to $3,252 per door without the permit. The state midpoint is 7% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $23.14 an hour.
Inside South Dakota, the metros we cover range from $2,050 (Rapid City) to $2,050 (Sioux Falls) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in South Dakota (statewide), standard level
$1,500 to $2,600
About $1,425 to $2,469 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $980 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $440 | $680 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in South Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 68% |
| Labor | $260 | $560 | $870 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $640 | $2,050 | $3,450 | 100% |
Garage door cost by metro in South Dakota
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,050, and the top-to-bottom gap is 0%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Rapid City, SD | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
South Dakota labor market for garage door
South Dakota's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.87 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.14 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.29 and $28.87 an hour. About 4,560 work in the state. That is 99.7 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 $29.51 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.87 and $34.83 an hour. BLS counts 2,980 of them working in the state, 65.2 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 $23.13 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.51 and $27.26 an hour. BLS counts 3,450 of them working in the state, 75.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($28.87 an hour) would add about $75 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.29) would take off about $40. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 457,380 jobs across South Dakota (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $20.29 | $23.14 | $28.87 | $29.12 | 0.79 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.87 | $29.51 | $34.83 | $30.38 | 0.97 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $20.51 | $23.13 | $27.26 | $23.84 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
How South Dakota compares with nearby states
South Dakota ranks 47 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for garage door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $2,650 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,950, both for 1 door at the midpoint. South Dakota sits at $2,050. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| North Dakota | 220 miles away | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Minnesota | 290 miles away | $740 – $3,850 | $2,300 | +13% |
| Iowa | 330 miles away | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Wyoming | 350 miles away | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +4% |
When South Dakota weather lets you replace
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and South Dakota is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Every South Dakota metro on the list has 9 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 20 inches a year in Rapid City to 28 in Sioux Falls.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 9 | 85 | 28 | 9: March through November |
| Rapid City | 16 | 84 | 20 | 9: March through November |
Why two South Dakota quotes can differ
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.
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
Optional extras in South Dakota
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for South Dakota, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.87) and goods price index (0.95). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $270 – $820 |
Related projects, priced for South Dakota
Each project weights the trades differently, so South Dakota's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, window replacement is −8% and patio door −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,200 – $52,700 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,300 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −11% |
Basic, standard or premium: South Dakota prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from single door to two single doors.
Basic
$640 to $1,750
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,500 to $2,600
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,300 to $3,450
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $640 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,450 |
| double door | $640 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,450 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,900 – $5,050 | $4,500 – $6,700 |
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Garage door in South Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in South Dakota?
$640 to $3,450 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Dakota is cheapest for garage door?
Rapid City at about $2,050 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Sioux Falls at $2,050.
+Is garage door cheaper in South Dakota than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $2,050 against $2,200 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Dakota?
About 28% ($560). Materials are 68%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.87x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in South Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $23.14 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.29 to $28.87.
+Where does South Dakota rank for garage door costs?
47th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,050 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in South Dakota?
For 1 door, basic work runs $640 to $1,750 and premium work $2,300 to $3,450. Basic means: basic single door, standard steel panels. Premium means: premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware.
+Does the season matter for garage door in South Dakota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the South Dakota metros we cover, Sioux Falls has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add a new opener" add in South Dakota?
$270 to $820, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Garage door by city in South Dakota
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