Garage door cost in Brownsville, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $570 – $3,150
- Per door
- $569 – $2,991
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #300
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Brownsville area: $570 to $3,150 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 15% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $17.13 an hour in the Brownsville area, 41% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Brownsville, TX, standard level
$1,350 to $2,400
About $1,296 to $2,264 per door before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $330 | $510 |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,400 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Brownsville, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 73% |
| Labor | $190 | $420 | $650 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $85 | $170 | 5% |
| Total | $570 | $1,850 | $3,150 | 100% |
What is behind the Brownsville number
Labor is 23% 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 Brownsville the blended ratio comes out at 0.65.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Brownsville is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,350 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 86.0: $0 to $170.
How Brownsville compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Austin is the priciest of the group at $2,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, TXthis page | $570 – $3,150 | $1,850 | |
| McAllen, TX50 miles | $590 – $3,250 | $1,900 | +2% |
| Corpus Christi, TX125 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | +6% |
| Laredo, TX160 miles | $590 – $3,200 | $1,900 | +2% |
| San Antonio, TX240 miles | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | +7% |
| Austin, TX285 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +9% |
| Texas (statewide) | $650 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +11% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Brownsville ranks #300 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Brownsville is 10% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $670 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +16% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $660 – $3,600 | $2,100 | +14% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +9% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | +7% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $590 – $3,250 | $1,950 | +3% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $590 – $3,250 | $1,900 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Brownsville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $760 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +26% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +9% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +10% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +10% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Brownsville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Brownsville. 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
$570 to $1,600
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,350 to $2,400
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,150 to $3,150
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $570 – $1,600 | $1,350 – $2,400 | $2,150 – $3,150 |
| double door | $570 – $1,600 | $1,350 – $2,400 | $2,150 – $3,150 |
| two single doors | $1,150 – $3,150 | $2,650 – $4,650 | $4,150 – $6,150 |
Planning more than one job in Brownsville?
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Brownsville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−12%) and storm door lowest (−19%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $23,600 – $47,400 | −18% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | −18% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $270 – $780 | −19% |
| Front door | 1 door | $370 – $2,200 | −15% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,900 – $13,300 | −12% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $510 – $4,850 | −19% |
Optional extras in Brownsville
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.79 for Brownsville, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.65) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $240 – $710 |
The best months for garage door in Brownsville
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Brownsville (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Brownsville are October through April: 7 of 12. Outside them, May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Brownsville gets about 27 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (5.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 1.1 and 1.0 inches. The station averages about 140 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 | 73 | 53 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 76 | 57 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 62 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 86 | 68 | 1.5 | Workable |
| May | 90 | 74 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 94 | 77 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 78 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 78 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 75 | 5.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 87 | 69 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 80 | 61 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 74 | 55 | 1.2 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Brownsville bid
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
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.
Who does the work: Brownsville 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 Brownsville the blend is 0.65.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $17.13 an hour, 41% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $11.25 and $22.26 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 15.9 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 $22.15 an hour, which is 27% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $17.81 and $27.60 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 28.6 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 $17.66 an hour, which is 26% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $13.99 and $22.43 an hour. BLS counts 1,750 of them working in the area, 111.1 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 $70 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $80. That is a swing of roughly 4.2% to 3.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Brownsville-Harlingen has 157,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 151st 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% | $11.25 | $17.13 | $22.26 | $29.12 | 0.59 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $17.81 | $22.15 | $27.60 | $30.38 | 0.73 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $13.99 | $17.66 | $22.43 | $23.84 | 0.74 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.65 | |||||
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Garage door in Brownsville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Brownsville?
For 1 door, expect $570 to $3,150 in the Brownsville area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,350 to $2,400. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Brownsville?
About $569 to $2,991 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Brownsville or McAllen?
McAllen is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,900, which is 2% more than Brownsville ($1,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Brownsville?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $420 out of $1,850. Materials are 73% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Brownsville?
$570 to $3,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Brownsville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $170 for fees in the Brownsville area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Brownsville expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Texas?
Brownsville is 10% 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 Brownsville?
The BLS median is $17.13 an hour in the Brownsville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $11.25 to $22.26.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Brownsville?
For 1 door, basic work runs $570 to $1,600 and premium work $2,150 to $3,150. 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 Brownsville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. January and February 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 Brownsville?
$240 to $710, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Brownsville
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