Garage door cost in College Station, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $610 – $3,300
- Per door
- $611 – $3,130
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #287
- 1 = most expensive
College Station homeowners pay roughly $610 to $3,300 to replace a garage door at 1 door, or $611 to $3,130 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, College Station is 11% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.58 an hour in the College Station area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in College Station, TX, standard level
$1,400 to $2,500
About $1,367 to $2,374 per door before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $400 | $620 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,500 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in College Station, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 69% |
| Labor | $240 | $510 | $790 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 5% |
| Total | $610 | $1,950 | $3,300 | 100% |
What is behind the College Station number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, electricians at 20%, general maintenance and repair workers at 20%. Weighted together, College Station wages are 0.79 times the national level. Labor makes up about 26% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the College Station 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 (91.0) and land at $0 to $180.
Why two College Station quotes can differ
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.
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).
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 College Station is 0.79 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.58 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.77 and $26.89 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 12.7 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 $23.28 an hour, 23% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $20.35 and $28.76 an hour. About 500 work in the metro. That is 37.3 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 $19.96 an hour, 16% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.68 and $24.62 an hour. About 1,490 work in the metro. That is 111.2 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 ($26.89 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $60. At the 25th percentile ($20.77) it shrinks by about $25. The total moves by 2.9% or 1.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 134,040 jobs in the College Station-Bryan area. That makes it the 164th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $20.77 | $22.58 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $20.35 | $23.28 | $28.76 | $30.38 | 0.77 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $16.68 | $19.96 | $24.62 | $23.84 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Optional extras in College Station
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to College Station by the average of the local wage index (0.79) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.86. 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) | $260 – $780 |
When to schedule garage door in College Station
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for College Stn (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 College Station (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
College Station gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.9 inches in October). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 117 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 | 62 | 41 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 45 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 52 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 58 | 2.9 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 66 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 73 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 75 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 75 | 3.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 70 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 82 | 60 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 50 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 43 | 3.7 | Workable |
Is College Station cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $1,950 to $2,100 across College Station and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station, TXthis page | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | |
| Waco, TX75 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | +1% |
| Austin, TX75 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +4% |
| Killeen, TX85 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | +1% |
| Houston, TX95 miles | $660 – $3,600 | $2,100 | +8% |
| Tyler, TX135 miles | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | level |
| Texas (statewide) | $650 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +6% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, College Station comes in at #287 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, College Station is 6% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $670 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +10% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $660 – $3,600 | $2,100 | +8% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | +2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $590 – $3,250 | $1,950 | −2% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $590 – $3,250 | $1,900 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like College Station's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is College Station against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | +8% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +9% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $700 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +11% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $630 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +3% |
College Station: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for College Station 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
$610 to $1,700
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,400 to $2,500
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,250 to $3,300
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $610 – $1,700 | $1,400 – $2,500 | $2,250 – $3,300 |
| double door | $610 – $1,700 | $1,400 – $2,500 | $2,250 – $3,300 |
| two single doors | $1,200 – $3,300 | $2,800 – $4,900 | $4,350 – $6,450 |
Planning more than one job in College Station?
Because every project leans on different trades, College Station's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −10% and concrete driveway −18%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $24,900 – $49,900 | −14% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | −18% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $420 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,200 | −13% |
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Garage door in College Station: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in College Station?
For 1 door, expect $610 to $3,300 in the College Station area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,400 to $2,500. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in College Station?
About $611 to $3,130 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 College Station or Waco?
Waco is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,000, which is 1% more than College Station ($1,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in College Station?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $510 out of $1,950. Materials are 69% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in College Station?
$610 to $3,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in College Station?
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 College Station area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is College Station expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Texas?
College Station is 6% 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 College Station?
The BLS median is $22.58 an hour in the College Station area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.77 to $26.89.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in College Station?
For 1 door, basic work runs $610 to $1,700 and premium work $2,250 to $3,300. 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 College Station?
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 College Station?
$260 to $780, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near College Station
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