Patio door cost in Little Rock, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $530 – $5,200
- Per door
- $535 – $5,214
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #274
- 1 = most expensive
A patio door in Little Rock, AR usually costs $530 to $5,200 for 1 door. That works out to about $535 to $5,214 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $430 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.10 an hour in the Little Rock area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Little Rock, AR, standard level
$1,950 to $3,800
About $1,938 to $3,810 per door before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $830 | $1,750 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Little Rock, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 55% |
| Labor | $160 | $1,300 | $2,400 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $530 | $2,850 | $5,200 | 100% |
Why Little Rock prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.10 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Little Rock is 0.80 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Little Rock 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 89.4: $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in Little Rock
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Little Rock. 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 $2,400
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$1,950 to $3,800
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,350 to $5,200
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $530 – $2,400 | $1,950 – $3,800 | $3,350 – $5,200 |
| two doors | $1,050 – $4,800 | $3,900 – $7,600 | $6,700 – $10,400 |
Related projects, priced for Little Rock
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Little Rock wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−10%) and wood deck lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −10% |
What local crews earn in Little Rock
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 Little Rock the blend is 0.80.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.10 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.08 and $27.36 an hour. About 1,080 work in the metro. That is 30.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Glaziers (47-2121), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.49 an hour, 22% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $19.13 and $23.38 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 4.5 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 $21.76 an hour, which is 9% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.84 and $27.23 an hour. BLS counts 2,760 of them working in the area, 77.0 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 $140 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 3.5% to 4.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway has 358,210 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 72nd 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% | $20.08 | $23.10 | $27.36 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $19.13 | $21.49 | $23.38 | $27.44 | 0.78 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.84 | $21.76 | $27.23 | $23.84 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Is Little Rock cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Little Rock. Fort Smith is the lowest at about $2,800 (midpoint, 1 door), 125 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, ARthis page | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | |
| Jonesboro, AR120 miles | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −3% |
| Fort Smith, AR125 miles | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −3% |
| Fayetteville, AR135 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +1% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $530 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −3% |
| Monroe, LA145 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | level |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Little Rock ranks #274 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Little Rock is 0% above the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −3% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Little Rock against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | +3% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $640 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +27% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +12% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +5% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Little Rock bid
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).
Little Rock 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, Little Rock Ap Adams Fld (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 Little Rock are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Little Rock gets about 50 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and December (5.6 inches in April). Inside the workable window, January and September are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 76 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 | 51 | 31 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 55 | 34 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 50 | 5.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 68 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 71 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 70 | 3.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 63 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 40 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 33 | 5.1 | Workable |
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Patio door in Little Rock: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Little Rock?
For 1 door, expect $530 to $5,200 in the Little Rock area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $3,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Little Rock?
About $535 to $5,214 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 Little Rock or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,800, which is 3% less than Little Rock ($2,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Little Rock?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,300 out of $2,850. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Little Rock?
$1,050 to $10,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Little Rock?
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 Little Rock area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Little Rock expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Little Rock is 0% 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 Little Rock?
The BLS median is $23.10 an hour in the Little Rock area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.08 to $27.36.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Little Rock?
For 1 door, basic work runs $530 to $2,400 and premium work $3,350 to $5,200. 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 Little Rock?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January and September 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 Little Rock
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.