Garage door cost in El Paso, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $590 – $3,250
- Per door
- $595 – $3,076
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #297
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in El Paso, TX usually costs $590 to $3,250 for 1 door. That works out to about $595 to $3,076 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $270 less. Carpenters earn a median of $20.40 an hour in the El Paso area, 30% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in El Paso, TX, standard level
$1,400 to $2,450
About $1,339 to $2,332 per door before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $370 | $580 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,450 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in El Paso, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 71% |
| Labor | $220 | $480 | $730 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 5% |
| Total | $590 | $1,950 | $3,250 | 100% |
Where the El Paso price comes from
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, El Paso wages are 0.73 times the national level. Labor makes up about 25% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. El Paso 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 89.9: $0 to $180.
El Paso weather and the garage door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, El Paso Intl Ap (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 El Paso are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
El Paso gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (1.7 inches in August). Inside the workable window, March and April are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 117 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 | 59 | 35 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 39 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 46 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 89 | 62 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 97 | 71 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 73 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 72 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 65 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 54 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 42 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 34 | 0.6 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in El Paso
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to El Paso. 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
$590 to $1,650
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,400 to $2,450
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,200 to $3,250
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $590 – $1,650 | $1,400 – $2,450 | $2,200 – $3,250 |
| double door | $590 – $1,650 | $1,400 – $2,450 | $2,200 – $3,250 |
| two single doors | $1,200 – $3,250 | $2,750 – $4,800 | $4,250 – $6,350 |
What local crews earn in El Paso
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 El Paso the blend is 0.73.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $20.40 an hour, 30% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.42 and $23.98 an hour. About 620 work in the metro. That is 18.3 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 $23.14 an hour, which is 24% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.95 and $29.01 an hour. BLS counts 1,380 of them working in the area, 40.7 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 $19.00 an hour, which is 20% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $15.36 and $24.02 an hour. BLS counts 2,960 of them working in the area, 87.3 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 $40. That is a swing of roughly 2.1% to 2.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
El Paso has 339,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 76th 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% | $17.42 | $20.40 | $23.98 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $18.95 | $23.14 | $29.01 | $30.38 | 0.76 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $15.36 | $19.00 | $24.02 | $23.84 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.73 | |||||
How El Paso compares
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 El Paso and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TXthis page | $590 – $3,250 | $1,950 | |
| Las Cruces, NM95 miles | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +8% |
| Odessa, TX175 miles | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | +6% |
| Midland, TX210 miles | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +9% |
| Lubbock, TX250 miles | $600 – $3,250 | $1,950 | +1% |
| Albuquerque, NM255 miles | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +10% |
| Texas (statewide) | $650 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +8% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, El Paso ranks #297 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, El Paso is 7% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $670 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +12% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $660 – $3,600 | $2,100 | +10% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +6% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | +4% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $590 – $3,250 | $1,900 | −1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is El Paso against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +7% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $750 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +22% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +8% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +15% |
Specs and site conditions that change a El Paso 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.
Extras that change the El Paso total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.83 for El Paso, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.73) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $250 – $750 |
What nearby projects cost in El Paso
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same El Paso wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−12%) and concrete driveway lowest (−20%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $24,000 – $48,100 | −17% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −20% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $810 | −15% |
| Front door | 1 door | $400 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,850 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $520 – $4,950 | −18% |
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Garage door in El Paso: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in El Paso?
For 1 door, expect $590 to $3,250 in the El Paso area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,400 to $2,450. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in El Paso?
About $595 to $3,076 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 El Paso or Las Cruces?
Las Cruces is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,050, which is 8% more than El Paso ($1,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in El Paso?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $480 out of $1,950. Materials are 71% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in El Paso?
$590 to $3,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in El Paso?
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 El Paso area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is El Paso expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Texas?
El Paso is 7% 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 El Paso?
The BLS median is $20.40 an hour in the El Paso area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.42 to $23.98.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in El Paso?
For 1 door, basic work runs $590 to $1,650 and premium work $2,200 to $3,250. 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 El Paso?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. March 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 El Paso?
$250 to $750, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near El Paso
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