Patio door cost in Alabama
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $550 – $5,300
- Per door
- $547 – $5,307
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $3,300
- Metros covered
- 9
Across Alabama, a patio door costs about $550 to $5,300 for 1 door. Statewide, that midpoint is 11% below the US figure of $3,300. Carpenters earn a median $23.18 an hour in Alabama (US: $29.12).
Inside Alabama, the metros we cover range from $2,850 (Dothan) to $3,000 (Decatur) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Alabama (statewide), standard level
$1,950 to $3,900
About $1,975 to $3,879 per door before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $840 | $1,750 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Alabama
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 56% |
| Labor | $160 | $1,300 | $2,400 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $550 | $2,950 | $5,300 | 100% |
Alabama labor market for patio 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 0.80 for Alabama.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.18 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.43 and $27.11 an hour. BLS counts 5,560 of them working in the state, 26.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 30%) the local median is $21.89 an hour, which is 20% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $17.88 and $23.26 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the state, 1.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $20.97 an hour, 12% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.36 and $25.76 an hour. About 16,660 work in the state. That is 78.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($27.11 an hour) would add about $130 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.43) would take off about $120. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,113,660 jobs across Alabama (May 2025), which is 1.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $19.43 | $23.18 | $27.11 | $29.12 | 0.80 | state |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $17.88 | $21.89 | $23.26 | $27.44 | 0.80 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.36 | $20.97 | $25.76 | $23.84 | 0.88 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Patio door: what moves the price in Alabama
Door type
Sliding glass doors run $1,200-$4,000 installed; exterior French doors $1,300-$5,500; telescoping doors $1,500-$5,000 (HomeGuide).
New opening versus replacement
Cutting a new opening in a wall adds framing, header and finish work compared with a like-for-like swap.
Old door removal
Removing and disposing of the old door is $100-$500 extra.
Glass
Low-E, tempered and hurricane-rated glass cost more than basic single-pane glass.
Weather windows across Alabama
Season matters for patio door. For each Alabama metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Daphne has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Alabama at 12 months; Dothan has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 49 inches a year in Decatur to 66 inches in Daphne.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 35 | 91 | 57 | 10: September through June |
| Huntsville | 33 | 92 | 54 | 10: September through June |
| Mobile | 43 | 92 | 61 | 9: September through May |
| Montgomery | 37 | 94 | 51 | 9: September through May |
| Tuscaloosa | 35 | 92 | 57 | 9: September through May |
| Daphne | 39 | 89 | 66 | 12: all year |
| Auburn | 35 | 89 | 56 | 12: all year |
| Decatur | 32 | 90 | 49 | 10: September through June |
| Dothan | 40 | 93 | 54 | 9: September through May |
Alabama metro-by-metro prices
3 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,950, and the top-to-bottom gap is 6%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, AL | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | +2% |
| Birmingham, AL | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | +1% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | level |
| Mobile, AL | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | level |
| Auburn, AL | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −1% |
| Montgomery, AL | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −1% |
| Daphne, AL | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −1% |
| Dothan, AL | $530 – $5,100 | $2,850 | −3% |
If you are planning more than one job in Alabama
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Alabama wages and prices. Against national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−8%) and wood deck lowest (−11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,700 – $13,500 | −11% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −8% |
Alabama versus the states around it
Alabama ranks 47 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for patio door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $4,100 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $2,850, both for 1 door at the midpoint. Alabama sits at $2,950. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 170 miles away | $560 – $5,400 | $3,000 | +2% |
| Mississippi | 180 miles away | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −2% |
| Tennessee | 190 miles away | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +3% |
| Louisiana | 310 miles away | $540 – $5,300 | $2,900 | level |
| South Carolina | 350 miles away | $560 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +3% |
Quality levels and sizes in Alabama
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Alabama wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$550 to $2,450
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$1,950 to $3,900
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,400 to $5,300
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $550 – $2,450 | $1,950 – $3,900 | $3,400 – $5,300 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $4,900 | $3,950 – $7,750 | $6,800 – $10,600 |
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Patio door in Alabama: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Alabama?
$550 to $5,300 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Alabama can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Alabama is cheapest for patio door?
Dothan at about $2,850 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Decatur at $3,000.
+Is patio door cheaper in Alabama than the US average?
It is 11% cheaper: $2,950 against $3,300 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Alabama?
About 44% ($1,300). Materials are 56%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.80x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Alabama?
The BLS statewide median is $23.18 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.43 to $27.11.
+Where does Alabama rank for patio door costs?
47th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,950 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Alabama?
For 1 door, basic work runs $550 to $2,450 and premium work $3,400 to $5,300. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+Does the season matter for patio door in Alabama?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Alabama metros we cover, Daphne has the most comfortable months (12 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.
Patio door by city in Alabama
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 It Cost to Install or Replace Patio Doors? (2026) (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
Note on derived figures: Materials = HomeGuide's $400-$3,000 for the sliding door itself, matched to the lower part of the $600-$6,000 installed range; labor is the remainder and sits above HomeGuide's $200-$1,000 labor-only figure because the installed range also covers trim, flashing and haul-away.