Patio door cost in Fayetteville, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $540 – $5,250
- Per door
- $539 – $5,274
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #257
- 1 = most expensive
A patio door in Fayetteville, AR usually costs $540 to $5,250 for 1 door. That works out to about $539 to $5,274 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $390 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.59 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Fayetteville, AR, standard level
$1,950 to $3,850
About $1,959 to $3,853 per door before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $860 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Fayetteville, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 55% |
| Labor | $160 | $1,300 | $2,450 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $540 | $2,900 | $5,250 | 100% |
Why Fayetteville prices look the way they do
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, Fayetteville wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Fayetteville is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,700 nationally becomes $1,600 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.4: $0 to $0.
Fayetteville against nearby metros and the rest of Arkansas
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Springfield is the priciest of the group at $3,000. Fort Smith is the cheapest at $2,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, ARthis page | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | |
| Fort Smith, AR50 miles | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −4% |
| Joplin, MO70 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | +2% |
| Springfield, MO100 miles | $550 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +4% |
| Tulsa, OK115 miles | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −1% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fayetteville ranks #257 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −4% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +10% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | +2% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $610 – $6,200 | $3,400 | +17% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +3% |
Patio door: what moves the price in Fayetteville
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).
What local crews earn in Fayetteville
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 Fayetteville the blend is 0.82.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.59 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.44 and $28.27 an hour. About 1,130 work in the metro. That is 41.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Glaziers (47-2121), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.93 an hour, 20% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $22.52 an hour. About 120 work in the metro. That is 4.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.97 an hour, which is 4% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.04 and $28.19 an hour. BLS counts 2,490 of them working in the area, 90.5 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 $150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $70. That is a swing of roughly 2.4% to 5.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers has 275,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 93rd 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% | $21.44 | $23.59 | $28.27 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $18.42 | $21.93 | $22.52 | $27.44 | 0.80 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.04 | $22.97 | $28.19 | $23.84 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Fayetteville weather and the patio door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Fayetteville Drake Fld (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Fayetteville: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Fayetteville gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 7 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and October (5.9 inches in May). The station averages about 41 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 | 48 | 25 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 29 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 36 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 45 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 54 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 63 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 67 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 45 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 28 | 3.1 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Fayetteville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Fayetteville. 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
$540 to $2,450
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$1,950 to $3,850
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,400 to $5,250
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $540 – $2,450 | $1,950 – $3,850 | $3,400 – $5,250 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $4,850 | $3,900 – $7,700 | $6,750 – $10,500 |
Related projects, priced for Fayetteville
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Fayetteville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−9%) and wood deck lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,400 | −12% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −10% |
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Patio door in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Fayetteville?
For 1 door, expect $540 to $5,250 in the Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville?
About $539 to $5,274 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 Fayetteville or Fort Smith?
Fort Smith is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,800, which is 4% less than Fayetteville ($2,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,300 out of $2,900. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Fayetteville?
$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 Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas statewide estimate ($2,850 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Fayetteville?
The BLS median is $23.59 an hour in the Fayetteville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.44 to $28.27.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Fayetteville?
For 1 door, basic work runs $540 to $2,450 and premium work $3,400 to $5,250. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+Is there a bad season to install a patio door in Fayetteville?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Patio door near Fayetteville
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.