Patio door cost in Montgomery, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $540 – $5,250
- Per door
- $543 – $5,251
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #263
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a patio door in Montgomery, plan on $540 to $5,250 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $543 to $5,251 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $22.77 an hour in the Montgomery area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Montgomery, AL, standard level
$1,950 to $3,850
About $1,955 to $3,839 per door before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $820 | $1,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Montgomery, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 57% |
| Labor | $160 | $1,250 | $2,350 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $540 | $2,900 | $5,250 | 100% |
Why Montgomery prices look the way they do
Labor is 43% of the midpoint bill here, against 48% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), glaziers (30%), general maintenance and repair workers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Montgomery the blended ratio comes out at 0.79.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Montgomery metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,650, compared with $1,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.7) and land at $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 Montgomery. The wage table below marks each row.
How Montgomery compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Birmingham is the priciest of the group at $2,950. Dothan is the cheapest at $2,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, ALthis page | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | |
| Auburn, AL50 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | level |
| Birmingham, AL80 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | +3% |
| Columbus, GA90 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | level |
| Dothan, AL95 miles | $530 – $5,100 | $2,850 | −2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL95 miles | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | +1% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $550 – $5,300 | $2,950 | +1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Montgomery comes in at #263 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Montgomery is 1% below the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | +3% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | +2% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | +1% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | +1% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | level |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Montgomery's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Montgomery against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $610 – $6,350 | $3,450 | +20% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | +5% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $520 – $5,000 | $2,750 | −5% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | +6% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Montgomery
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Montgomery 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 2 common sizes.
Basic
$540 to $2,450
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$1,950 to $3,850
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,350 to $5,250
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $540 – $2,450 | $1,950 – $3,850 | $3,350 – $5,250 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $4,850 | $3,900 – $7,700 | $6,750 – $10,500 |
Montgomery labor market for patio 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 Montgomery is 0.79 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.77 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.72 and $26.19 an hour. BLS counts 300 of them working in the area, 18.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Montgomery 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.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $18.59 an hour, 22% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $14.68 and $23.62 an hour. About 1,360 work in the metro. That is 82.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.19 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($17.72) it shrinks by about $170. The total moves by 3.9% or 5.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 165,550 jobs in the Montgomery area. That makes it the 142nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $17.72 | $22.77 | $26.19 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $17.88 | $21.89 | $23.26 | $27.44 | 0.80 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $14.68 | $18.59 | $23.62 | $23.84 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Patio door: what moves the price in Montgomery
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.
Climate in Montgomery: timing your patio door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Montgomery Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Montgomery (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Montgomery gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.2 inches in March). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.7 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 93 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 | 60 | 37 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 40 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 47 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 53 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 69 | 4.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 72 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 71 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 66 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 55 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 43 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 62 | 39 | 5.0 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Montgomery
Because every project leans on different trades, Montgomery's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −8% and wood deck −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,400 | −12% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −9% |
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Patio door in Montgomery: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Montgomery?
For 1 door, expect $540 to $5,250 in the Montgomery area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $3,850. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Montgomery?
About $543 to $5,251 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 Montgomery or Auburn?
Auburn is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,900, which is 0% more than Montgomery ($2,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Montgomery?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,900. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Montgomery?
$1,100 to $10,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Montgomery?
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 Montgomery area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Montgomery expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Alabama?
Montgomery is 1% 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 Montgomery?
The BLS median is $22.77 an hour in the Montgomery area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.72 to $26.19.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Montgomery?
For 1 door, basic work runs $540 to $2,450 and premium work $3,350 to $5,250. 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 Montgomery?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September 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 Montgomery
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.