Garage door cost in Johnson City, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $630 – $3,400
- Per door
- $631 – $3,225
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #259
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Johnson City area: $630 to $3,400 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.04 an hour in the Johnson City area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Johnson City, TN, standard level
$1,450 to $2,550
About $1,409 to $2,446 per door before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $420 | $650 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,550 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Johnson City, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 69% |
| Labor | $250 | $530 | $820 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $630 | $2,000 | $3,400 | 100% |
Why Johnson City prices look the way they do
Labor is 26% 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 Johnson City the blended ratio comes out at 0.82.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Johnson City is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,400 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.9: $0 to $180.
Who does the work: Johnson City trade wages
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 Johnson City the blend is 0.82.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.04 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.81 and $26.92 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 19.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $25.09 an hour, which is 17% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $19.92 and $36.42 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 33.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $21.29 an hour, which is 11% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.24 and $27.02 an hour. BLS counts 810 of them working in the area, 99.2 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 $50 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $15. That is a swing of roughly 0.8% to 2.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Johnson City has 81,690 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 234th 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% | $21.81 | $23.04 | $26.92 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $19.92 | $25.09 | $36.42 | $30.38 | 0.83 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $17.24 | $21.29 | $27.02 | $23.84 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Johnson City?
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Johnson City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−7%) and concrete driveway lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,800 – $51,800 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,050 | −12% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −11% |
Cost by quality level and size in Johnson City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Johnson City. 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
$630 to $1,750
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,450 to $2,550
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,300 to $3,400
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $630 – $1,750 | $1,450 – $2,550 | $2,300 – $3,400 |
| double door | $630 – $1,750 | $1,450 – $2,550 | $2,300 – $3,400 |
| two single doors | $1,250 – $3,400 | $2,850 – $5,000 | $4,500 – $6,650 |
Optional extras in Johnson City
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.89 for Johnson City, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.82) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $270 – $800 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Johnson City bid
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.
Is Johnson City cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Spartanburg is the priciest of the group at $2,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TNthis page | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | |
| Kingsport, TN25 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC45 miles | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Hickory, NC60 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Spartanburg, SC105 miles | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +2% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Johnson City ranks #259 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Johnson City is 2% below the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +5% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +3% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Johnson City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | level |
The best months for garage door in Johnson City
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bristol Tri City Ap (10 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 Johnson City: 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.
Johnson City gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 9 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, June and July (5.0 inches in July). The station averages about 23 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 | 47 | 26 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 35 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 43 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 52 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 65 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 63 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 56 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 34 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
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Garage door in Johnson City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Johnson City?
For 1 door, expect $630 to $3,400 in the Johnson City area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,450 to $2,550. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Johnson City?
About $631 to $3,225 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 Johnson City or Kingsport?
Kingsport is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,050, which is 1% more than Johnson City ($2,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Johnson City?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $530 out of $2,000. Materials are 69% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Johnson City?
$630 to $3,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Johnson City?
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 Johnson City area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Johnson City expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Johnson City is 2% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($2,050 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Johnson City?
The BLS median is $23.04 an hour in the Johnson City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.81 to $26.92.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Johnson City?
For 1 door, basic work runs $630 to $1,750 and premium work $2,300 to $3,400. 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 Johnson City?
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 Johnson City?
$270 to $800, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Johnson City
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