Garage door cost in Wausau, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $670 – $3,500
- Per door
- $666 – $3,313
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #168
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Wausau, plan on $670 to $3,500 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $666 to $3,313 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Wausau, WI, standard level
$1,500 to $2,650
About $1,460 to $2,519 per door before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $490 | $770 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,650 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Wausau, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 65% |
| Labor | $290 | $630 | $970 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $670 | $2,100 | $3,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Wausau 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, Wausau wages are 0.97 times the national level. Labor makes up about 30% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Wausau 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 (92.7) and land at $0 to $190.
Specs and site conditions that change a Wausau 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.
What nearby projects cost in Wausau
Because every project leans on different trades, Wausau's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +6% and storm door −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $27,900 – $56,000 | −4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,800 | +6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,600 | −6% |
Wausau: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Wausau 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
$670 to $1,800
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,500 to $2,650
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,350 to $3,500
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $670 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,500 |
| double door | $670 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,500 |
| two single doors | $1,350 – $3,500 | $3,000 – $5,150 | $4,600 – $6,800 |
Climate in Wausau: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Wausau Dwtn Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Wausau (7 of 12 months). 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.
Wausau gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 64 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 23 | 7 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 27 | 10 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 21 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 32 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 45 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 55 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 59 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 57 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 70 | 49 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 40 | 25 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Dec | 28 | 14 | 1.5 | Cold |
Wausau against nearby metros and the rest of Wisconsin
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 $2,100 to $2,300 across Wausau and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WIthis page | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | |
| Eau Claire, WI75 miles | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | +2% |
| Oshkosh, WI80 miles | $770 – $3,850 | $2,300 | +11% |
| Appleton, WI80 miles | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +3% |
| Green Bay, WI90 miles | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +3% |
| La Crosse, WI105 miles | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +2% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +4% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Wausau comes in at #168 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Wausau is 4% below the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +5% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +5% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +3% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +3% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $770 – $3,850 | $2,300 | +11% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Wausau's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wausau against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $750 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +8% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +6% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $680 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +4% |
Wausau 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 Wausau is 0.97 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.03 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $29.66 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the area, 53.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $37.83 an hour, 25% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.13 and $41.57 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 69.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $26.76 an hour, 12% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.61 and $30.68 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 119.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.66 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $75. At the 25th percentile ($23.14) it shrinks by about $10. The total moves by 3.6% or 0.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 69,530 jobs in the Wausau area. That makes it the 261st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.14 | $24.03 | $29.66 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $24.13 | $37.83 | $41.57 | $30.38 | 1.25 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $22.61 | $26.76 | $30.68 | $23.84 | 1.12 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Wausau
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Wausau by the average of the local wage index (0.97) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.95. 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) | $290 – $860 |
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Garage door in Wausau: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Wausau?
For 1 door, expect $670 to $3,500 in the Wausau area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,650. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Wausau?
About $666 to $3,313 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 Wausau or Eau Claire?
Eau Claire is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,150, which is 2% more than Wausau ($2,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wausau?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $630 out of $2,100. Materials are 65% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Wausau?
$670 to $3,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Wausau?
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 Wausau area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wausau expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Wausau is 4% below 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 Wausau?
The BLS median is $24.03 an hour in the Wausau area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.14 to $29.66.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Wausau?
For 1 door, basic work runs $670 to $1,800 and premium work $2,350 to $3,500. 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 Wausau?
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 Wausau?
$290 to $860, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Wausau
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