Garage door cost in Oshkosh, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $770 – $3,850
- Per door
- $770 – $3,661
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #46
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Oshkosh area: $770 to $3,850 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 5% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $40.59 an hour in the Oshkosh area, 39% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Oshkosh, WI, standard level
$1,700 to $2,900
About $1,637 to $2,794 per door before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $670 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,700 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Oshkosh, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 59% |
| Labor | $390 | $860 | $1,300 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $770 | $2,300 | $3,850 | 100% |
Where the Oshkosh price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $40.59 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Oshkosh is 1.32 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 37% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Oshkosh 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 92.9: $0 to $190.
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Oshkosh
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Oshkosh. 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 $2,000
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,700 to $2,900
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,600 to $3,850
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $770 – $2,000 | $1,700 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,850 |
| double door | $770 – $2,000 | $1,700 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,850 |
| two single doors | $1,550 – $3,950 | $3,350 – $5,700 | $5,100 – $7,500 |
How Oshkosh compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Oshkosh. Wausau is the lowest at about $2,100 (midpoint, 1 door), 80 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WIthis page | $770 – $3,850 | $2,300 | |
| Appleton, WI20 miles | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −7% |
| Green Bay, WI45 miles | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −7% |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −5% |
| Wausau, WI80 miles | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −10% |
| Madison, WI85 miles | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −6% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −6% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Oshkosh ranks #46 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Oshkosh is 7% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −6% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −6% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −7% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −7% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | −8% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oshkosh against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −13% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $760 – $4,000 | $2,350 | +3% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −7% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $800 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +6% |
Garage door: what moves the price in Oshkosh
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).
Opener
A new opener is a separate line at $300-$900 installed.
Optional extras in Oshkosh
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.13 for Oshkosh, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.32) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $340 – $1,000 |
The best months for garage door in Oshkosh
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Oshkosh (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Oshkosh are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Oshkosh gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 39 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.2 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 8 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 | 26 | 10 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 30 | 13 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 24 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 36 | 3.2 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 48 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 59 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 63 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 61 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 41 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 44 | 29 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 32 | 18 | 1.6 | Cold |
Who does the work: Oshkosh trade wages
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 Oshkosh the blend is 1.32.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $40.59 an hour, 39% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.01 and $41.48 an hour. About 650 work in the metro. That is 69.3 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 $37.06 an hour, which is 22% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.27 and $46.63 an hour. BLS counts 810 of them working in the area, 86.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $28.11 an hour, which is 18% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.70 and $32.23 an hour. BLS counts 990 of them working in the area, 105.6 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 $10 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 6.7% to 0.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Oshkosh-Neenah has 93,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 215th 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% | $29.01 | $40.59 | $41.48 | $29.12 | 1.39 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $29.27 | $37.06 | $46.63 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $22.70 | $28.11 | $32.23 | $23.84 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.32 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Oshkosh?
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Oshkosh wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+15%) and window replacement lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $31,900 – $64,000 | +10% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,100 – $10,700 | +15% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $600 – $2,550 | +5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,650 – $15,100 | +2% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $630 – $6,650 | +10% |
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Garage door in Oshkosh: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Oshkosh?
For 1 door, expect $770 to $3,850 in the Oshkosh area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,700 to $2,900. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Oshkosh?
About $770 to $3,661 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 Oshkosh or Appleton?
Appleton is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,150, which is 7% less than Oshkosh ($2,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oshkosh?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $860 out of $2,300. Materials are 59% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Oshkosh?
$770 to $3,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Oshkosh?
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 Oshkosh area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oshkosh expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Oshkosh is 7% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($2,150 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Oshkosh?
The BLS median is $40.59 an hour in the Oshkosh area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.01 to $41.48.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Oshkosh?
For 1 door, basic work runs $770 to $2,000 and premium work $2,600 to $3,850. 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 Oshkosh?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April and October 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 Oshkosh?
$340 to $1,000, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Oshkosh
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