Patio door cost in Dothan, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $530 – $5,100
- Per door
- $534 – $5,120
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #287
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a patio door in the Dothan area: $530 to $5,100 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 14% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $20.58 an hour in the Dothan area, 29% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Dothan, AL, standard level
$1,900 to $3,750
About $1,910 to $3,744 per door before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $770 | $1,600 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,900 | $3,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Dothan, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 58% |
| Labor | $150 | $1,200 | $2,250 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $530 | $2,850 | $5,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Dothan number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, glaziers at 30%, general maintenance and repair workers at 10%. Weighted together, Dothan wages are 0.74 times the national level. Labor makes up about 42% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Dothan is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,700 nationally becomes $1,650 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 83.8: $0 to $0.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Dothan. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Dothan
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Dothan wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−9%) and wood deck lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $410 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $830 | −13% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,400 – $12,900 | −15% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $610 – $3,300 | −11% |
Who does the work: Dothan 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 Dothan the blend is 0.74.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $20.58 an hour, 29% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.19 and $23.52 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 21.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Dothan metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median: $21.89 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.88 and $23.26 an hour.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $18.91 an hour, which is 21% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.85 and $23.60 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 70.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $95 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 4.0% to 3.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Dothan has 60,720 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 284th 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% | $17.19 | $20.58 | $23.52 | $29.12 | 0.71 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $17.88 | $21.89 | $23.26 | $27.44 | 0.80 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $16.85 | $18.91 | $23.60 | $23.84 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.74 | |||||
Why two Dothan quotes can differ
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.
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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Dothan
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Dothan. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from one sliding door to two doors.
Basic
$530 to $2,350
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$1,900 to $3,750
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,300 to $5,100
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $530 – $2,350 | $1,900 – $3,750 | $3,300 – $5,100 |
| two doors | $1,050 – $4,750 | $3,800 – $7,500 | $6,550 – $10,200 |
Is Dothan cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Dothan. Albany is the lowest at about $2,750 (midpoint, 1 door), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, ALthis page | $530 – $5,100 | $2,850 | |
| Panama City, FL70 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | +4% |
| Crestview, FL70 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | +4% |
| Albany, GA85 miles | $520 – $5,000 | $2,750 | −3% |
| Auburn, AL85 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +3% |
| Columbus, GA90 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +2% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $550 – $5,300 | $2,950 | +4% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +17% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Dothan ranks #287 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Dothan is 3% below the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | +5% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | +4% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | +3% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | +3% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dothan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | +6% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $590 – $6,050 | $3,300 | +17% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | +10% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −1% |
The best months for patio door in Dothan
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Dothan Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Dothan are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Dothan gets about 54 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.2 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 89 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 | 62 | 40 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 43 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 49 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 55 | 4.8 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 64 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 6.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 72 | 6.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 67 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 57 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 47 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 42 | 4.8 | Workable |
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Patio door in Dothan: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Dothan?
For 1 door, expect $530 to $5,100 in the Dothan area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $3,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Dothan?
About $534 to $5,120 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $600 to $6,000.
+Is patio door cheaper in Dothan or Panama City?
Panama City is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,950, which is 4% more than Dothan ($2,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dothan?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,850. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Dothan?
$1,050 to $10,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Dothan?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Dothan area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dothan expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Alabama?
Dothan is 3% below the Alabama statewide estimate ($2,950 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Dothan?
The BLS median is $20.58 an hour in the Dothan area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.19 to $23.52.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Dothan?
For 1 door, basic work runs $530 to $2,350 and premium work $3,300 to $5,100. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+When is the best time to install a patio door in Dothan?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. May 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.
Patio door near Dothan
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.