Garage door cost in Olympia, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $770 – $4,000
- Per door
- $771 – $3,796
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #27
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Olympia, WA usually costs $770 to $4,000 for 1 door. That works out to about $771 to $3,796 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $190 more. Carpenters earn a median of $30.41 an hour in the Olympia area, 4% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Olympia, WA, standard level
$1,750 to $3,050
About $1,679 to $2,889 per door before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $600 | $920 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $150 |
| Total | $1,750 | $3,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Olympia, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $1,500 | $2,650 | 64% |
| Labor | $350 | $760 | $1,150 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 4% |
| Total | $770 | $2,400 | $4,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Olympia 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, Olympia wages are 1.17 times the national level. Labor makes up about 32% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Olympia is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.7: $0 to $210.
Is Olympia 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 $2,300 to $2,500 across Olympia and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WAthis page | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | |
| Bremerton, WA50 miles | $760 – $4,000 | $2,350 | −1% |
| Seattle, WA60 miles | $810 – $4,150 | $2,500 | +4% |
| Portland, OR95 miles | $810 – $4,150 | $2,500 | +4% |
| Yakima, WA105 miles | $740 – $3,900 | $2,300 | −3% |
| Bellingham, WA140 miles | $800 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +3% |
| Washington (statewide) | $800 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +3% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Olympia ranks #27 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Olympia is 3% below the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $810 – $4,150 | $2,500 | +4% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $740 – $3,900 | $2,300 | −3% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $780 – $4,000 | $2,400 | level |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $740 – $3,900 | $2,300 | −3% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $760 – $4,000 | $2,350 | −1% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $800 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Olympia against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $630 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −15% |
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −17% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −11% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $780 – $4,000 | $2,400 | level |
Specs and site conditions that change a Olympia 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.
Olympia: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Olympia. 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
$770 to $2,050
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,750 to $3,050
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,700 to $4,000
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $770 – $2,050 | $1,750 – $3,050 | $2,700 – $4,000 |
| double door | $770 – $2,050 | $1,750 – $3,050 | $2,700 – $4,000 |
| two single doors | $1,550 – $4,050 | $3,400 – $5,900 | $5,300 – $7,800 |
What local crews earn in Olympia
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 Olympia the blend is 1.17.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $30.41 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.58 and $36.82 an hour. About 800 work in the metro. That is 61.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $46.44 an hour, which is 53% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $31.45 and $58.14 an hour. BLS counts 530 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 $28.36 an hour, which is 19% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.93 and $34.20 an hour. BLS counts 1,130 of them working in the area, 86.7 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 $85 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $25. That is a swing of roughly 1.0% to 3.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater has 130,300 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 167th 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% | $28.58 | $30.41 | $36.82 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $31.45 | $46.44 | $58.14 | $30.38 | 1.53 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $22.93 | $28.36 | $34.20 | $23.84 | 1.19 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
Optional extras in Olympia
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.11 for Olympia, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.17) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $330 – $1,000 |
Olympia 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, Olympia Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Olympia: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Olympia gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (8.2 inches in November). The station averages about 7 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 | 46 | 33 | 7.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 32 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 54 | 35 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 43 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 71 | 47 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 78 | 51 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 51 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 46 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 41 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 36 | 8.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 33 | 7.8 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Olympia
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Olympia wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+21%) and front door lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $31,900 – $63,900 | +10% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,350 – $11,200 | +21% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $530 – $2,650 | +5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,200 – $16,800 | +13% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $670 – $6,850 | +14% |
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Garage door in Olympia: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Olympia?
For 1 door, expect $770 to $4,000 in the Olympia area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,750 to $3,050. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Olympia?
About $771 to $3,796 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Olympia or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,350, which is 1% less than Olympia ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Olympia?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $760 out of $2,400. Materials are 64% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Olympia?
$770 to $4,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Olympia?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $210 for fees in the Olympia area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Olympia expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Washington?
Olympia is 3% below the Washington statewide estimate ($2,450 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Olympia?
The BLS median is $30.41 an hour in the Olympia area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.58 to $36.82.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Olympia?
For 1 door, basic work runs $770 to $2,050 and premium work $2,700 to $4,000. Basic means: basic single door, standard steel panels. Premium means: premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware.
+Is there a bad season to replace a garage door in Olympia?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add a new opener" add in Olympia?
$330 to $1,000, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Olympia
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