Garage door cost in Wisconsin
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $700 – $3,600
- Per door
- $701 – $3,436
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $2,200
- Metros covered
- 12
Across Wisconsin, a garage door costs about $700 to $3,600 for 1 door. Statewide, that midpoint is 2% below the US figure of $2,200. Carpenters earn a median $29.65 an hour in Wisconsin (US: $29.12).
Inside Wisconsin, the metros we cover range from $2,100 (Wausau) to $2,350 (Kenosha) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Wisconsin (statewide), standard level
$1,600 to $2,750
About $1,521 to $2,615 per door before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $550 | $850 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Wisconsin
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 63% |
| Labor | $320 | $700 | $1,100 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $700 | $2,150 | $3,600 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Wisconsin
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Wisconsin wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$700 to $1,850
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,600 to $2,750
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,450 to $3,600
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $700 – $1,850 | $1,600 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,600 |
| double door | $700 – $1,850 | $1,600 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,600 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,650 | $3,100 – $5,350 | $4,800 – $7,050 |
Which Wisconsin city is cheapest for garage door?
6 of the 12 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,150, and the top-to-bottom gap is 12%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | $750 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +8% |
| Oshkosh, WI | $770 – $3,850 | $2,300 | +7% |
| Janesville, WI | $750 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +4% |
| Sheboygan, WI | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Madison, WI | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Milwaukee, WI | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Racine, WI | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | level |
| Green Bay, WI | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | level |
| Appleton, WI | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −1% |
| La Crosse, WI | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −1% |
| Eau Claire, WI | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | −2% |
| Wausau, WI | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −4% |
Wisconsin labor market for garage door
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.08 for Wisconsin.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.65 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.92 and $38.13 an hour. BLS counts 13,880 of them working in the state, 47.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $36.80 an hour, 21% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $26.84 and $45.09 an hour. About 14,310 work in the state. That is 48.6 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 $26.83 an hour, 13% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.92 and $30.73 an hour. About 30,880 work in the state. That is 105.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($38.13 an hour) would add about $110 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.92) would take off about $75. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,941,540 jobs across Wisconsin (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.92 | $29.65 | $38.13 | $29.12 | 1.02 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $26.84 | $36.80 | $45.09 | $30.38 | 1.21 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.92 | $26.83 | $30.73 | $23.84 | 1.13 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in Wisconsin
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Wisconsin wages and prices. Against national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+8%) and front door lowest (−3%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,500 – $59,100 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $10,000 | +8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $6,000 | level |
Wisconsin seasons and garage door
Season matters for garage door. For each Wisconsin metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Kenosha has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Wisconsin at 9 months (March through November); Wausau has the shortest at 7 (April through October). Rainfall runs from 32 inches a year in Green Bay to 37 inches in La Crosse.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 14 | 83 | 34 | 8: April through November |
| Madison | 12 | 82 | 37 | 8: April through November |
| Green Bay | 11 | 81 | 32 | 7: April through October |
| Appleton | 10 | 82 | 33 | 7: April through October |
| Oshkosh | 10 | 82 | 33 | 7: April through October |
| Eau Claire | 6 | 83 | 33 | 7: April through October |
| La Crosse | 8 | 80 | 37 | 7: April through October |
| Racine | 16 | 81 | 32 | 8: April through November |
| Kenosha | 16 | 84 | 32 | 9: March through November |
| Janesville | 12 | 83 | 37 | 9: March through November |
| Wausau | 7 | 80 | 34 | 7: April through October |
| Sheboygan | 15 | 82 | 35 | 8: April through November |
Extras that change the Wisconsin total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Wisconsin by the average of the local wage index (1.08) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.01. 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) | $300 – $910 |
Wisconsin versus the states around it
Wisconsin ranks 23 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for garage door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $2,650 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,950, both for 1 door at the midpoint. Wisconsin sits at $2,150. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
Garage door: what moves the price in Wisconsin
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.
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
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Garage door in Wisconsin: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Wisconsin?
$700 to $3,600 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Wisconsin can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Wisconsin is cheapest for garage door?
Wausau at about $2,100 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Kenosha at $2,350.
+Is garage door cheaper in Wisconsin than the US average?
It is 2% cheaper: $2,150 against $2,200 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Wisconsin?
About 32% ($700). Materials are 63%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.08x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Wisconsin?
The BLS statewide median is $29.65 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.92 to $38.13.
+Where does Wisconsin rank for garage door costs?
23rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,150 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Wisconsin?
For 1 door, basic work runs $700 to $1,850 and premium work $2,450 to $3,600. Basic means: basic single door, standard steel panels. Premium means: premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware.
+Does the season matter for garage door in Wisconsin?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Wisconsin metros we cover, Kenosha has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add a new opener" add in Wisconsin?
$300 to $910, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Garage door by city in Wisconsin
- Kenosha, WI$2,350 midpoint
- Oshkosh, WI$2,300 midpoint
- Janesville, WI$2,250 midpoint
- Sheboygan, WI$2,200 midpoint
- Madison, WI$2,200 midpoint
- Milwaukee, WI$2,200 midpoint
- Racine, WI$2,150 midpoint
- Green Bay, WI$2,150 midpoint
- Appleton, WI$2,150 midpoint
- La Crosse, WI$2,150 midpoint
- Eau Claire, WI$2,150 midpoint
- Wausau, WI$2,100 midpoint
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