Garage door cost in Austin, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $640 – $3,450
- Per door
- $641 – $3,229
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #239
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Austin, plan on $640 to $3,450 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $641 to $3,229 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Austin, TX, standard level
$1,500 to $2,600
About $1,417 to $2,453 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $450 | $700 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Austin, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 67% |
| Labor | $270 | $580 | $890 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 5% |
| Total | $640 | $2,050 | $3,450 | 100% |
Why Austin prices look the way they do
Labor is 28% 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 Austin the blended ratio comes out at 0.89.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Austin metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,350, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.1) and land at $0 to $200.
Climate in Austin: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Austin-Camp Mabry (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Austin (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Austin gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and October (5.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 1.9 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 123 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 | 63 | 42 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 46 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 52 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 59 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 67 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 73 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 97 | 75 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 98 | 75 | 2.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 70 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 83 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 51 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 2.7 | Workable |
Austin: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Austin 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
$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 – $6,650 |
How Austin compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Austin. College Station is the lowest at about $1,950 (midpoint, 1 door), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TXthis page | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | |
| Killeen, TX65 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −3% |
| College Station, TX75 miles | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −4% |
| San Antonio, TX80 miles | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −1% |
| Waco, TX95 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −3% |
| Houston, TX140 miles | $660 – $3,600 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Texas (statewide) | $650 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +2% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Austin comes in at #239 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Austin is 2% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $670 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +6% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $660 – $3,600 | $2,100 | +4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $590 – $3,250 | $1,950 | −5% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $590 – $3,250 | $1,900 | −6% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Austin's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Austin against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $750 – $3,850 | $2,300 | +13% |
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $810 – $4,150 | $2,500 | +22% |
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $720 – $3,800 | $2,250 | +11% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $700 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +7% |
Optional extras in Austin
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Austin by the average of the local wage index (0.89) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.91. 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) | $270 – $820 |
Austin labor market for garage door
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 Austin is 0.89 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.16 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.05 and $28.01 an hour. BLS counts 2,540 of them working in the area, 19.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $29.03 an hour, 4% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.97 and $35.25 an hour. About 7,340 work in the metro. That is 56.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.43 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.05 and $28.77 an hour. About 12,430 work in the metro. That is 96.1 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 ($28.01 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $50. At the 25th percentile ($23.05) it shrinks by about $15. The total moves by 2.5% or 0.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,293,690 jobs in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area. That makes it the 24th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.83% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.05 | $24.16 | $28.01 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.97 | $29.03 | $35.25 | $30.38 | 0.96 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $20.05 | $23.43 | $28.77 | $23.84 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Austin bid
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.
Planning more than one job in Austin?
Because every project leans on different trades, Austin's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −8% and patio door −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,200 – $52,600 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,250 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
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Garage door in Austin: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Austin?
For 1 door, expect $640 to $3,450 in the Austin area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,600. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Austin?
About $641 to $3,229 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Austin or Killeen?
Killeen is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,000, which is 3% less than Austin ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Austin?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $580 out of $2,050. Materials are 67% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Austin?
$640 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Austin?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $200 for fees in the Austin area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Austin expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Texas?
Austin is 2% below the Texas statewide estimate ($2,100 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Austin?
The BLS median is $24.16 an hour in the Austin area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.05 to $28.01.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Austin?
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.
+When is the best time to replace a garage door in Austin?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and April 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 Austin?
$270 to $820, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Austin
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