Garage door cost in Waco, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $620 – $3,350
- Per door
- $619 – $3,158
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #283
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Waco, plan on $620 to $3,350 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $619 to $3,158 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $22.76 an hour in the Waco area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Waco, TX, standard level
$1,450 to $2,550
About $1,381 to $2,396 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $410 | $640 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,550 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Waco, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 69% |
| Labor | $240 | $530 | $810 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 5% |
| Total | $620 | $2,000 | $3,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Waco number
Labor is 27% 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 Waco the blended ratio comes out at 0.81.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Waco 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 (92.5) and land at $0 to $190.
Climate in Waco: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Waco Rgnl Ap (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 Waco (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Waco gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 115 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 | 59 | 36 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 40 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 55 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 71 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 97 | 74 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 74 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 67 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 81 | 56 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 46 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 2.9 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Waco 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.
Waco: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Waco 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
$620 to $1,700
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,450 to $2,550
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,250 to $3,350
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $620 – $1,700 | $1,450 – $2,550 | $2,250 – $3,350 |
| double door | $620 – $1,700 | $1,450 – $2,550 | $2,250 – $3,350 |
| two single doors | $1,250 – $3,350 | $2,800 – $4,900 | $4,400 – $6,500 |
Waco against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Waco. Tyler is the lowest at about $1,950 (midpoint, 1 door), 130 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TXthis page | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | |
| Killeen, TX40 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | level |
| College Station, TX75 miles | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −1% |
| Dallas, TX90 miles | $670 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +9% |
| Austin, TX95 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +3% |
| Tyler, TX130 miles | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $650 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +5% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Waco comes in at #283 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Waco is 5% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $670 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +9% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $660 – $3,600 | $2,100 | +7% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +3% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $590 – $3,250 | $1,950 | −3% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $590 – $3,250 | $1,900 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Waco's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Waco against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +21% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $780 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +21% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $630 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +9% |
Waco 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 Waco is 0.81 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.76 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.96 and $25.45 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 32.3 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 $23.50 an hour, 23% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.42 and $30.80 an hour. About 650 work in the metro. That is 50.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $22.65 an hour, 5% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.07 and $28.24 an hour. About 1,380 work in the metro. That is 106.3 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 ($25.45 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $35. At the 25th percentile ($19.96) it shrinks by about $40. The total moves by 1.8% or 1.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 129,860 jobs in the Waco area. That makes it the 168th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $19.96 | $22.76 | $25.45 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $21.42 | $23.50 | $30.80 | $30.38 | 0.77 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.07 | $22.65 | $28.24 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Optional extras in Waco
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Waco by the average of the local wage index (0.81) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.88. 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 – $790 |
What nearby projects cost in Waco
Because every project leans on different trades, Waco's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −9% and concrete driveway −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,100 – $50,300 | −13% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | −17% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −9% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
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Garage door in Waco: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Waco?
For 1 door, expect $620 to $3,350 in the Waco 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 Waco?
About $619 to $3,158 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Waco or Killeen?
Killeen is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,000, which is 0% less than Waco ($2,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Waco?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $530 out of $2,000. Materials are 69% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Waco?
$620 to $3,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Waco?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Waco area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Waco expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Texas?
Waco is 5% 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 Waco?
The BLS median is $22.76 an hour in the Waco area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.96 to $25.45.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Waco?
For 1 door, basic work runs $620 to $1,700 and premium work $2,250 to $3,350. 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 Waco?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. 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 Waco?
$260 to $790, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Waco
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