Patio door cost in Sacramento, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $660 – $6,700
- Per door
- $658 – $6,712
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #23
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a patio door in the Sacramento area: $660 to $6,700 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 12% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $35.79 an hour in the Sacramento area, 23% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Sacramento, CA, standard level
$2,450 to $4,900
About $2,474 to $4,896 per door before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $2,350 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,550 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,450 | $4,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Sacramento, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $1,800 | $3,150 | 49% |
| Labor | $240 | $1,900 | $3,550 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $660 | $3,700 | $6,700 | 100% |
Where the Sacramento price comes from
Labor is 51% 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 Sacramento the blended ratio comes out at 1.19.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sacramento is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,700 nationally becomes $1,800 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 106.7: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Sacramento 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 Sacramento the blend is 1.19.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $35.79 an hour, 23% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.45 and $40.70 an hour. About 9,730 work in the metro. That is 90.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Glaziers (47-2121), 30% of the weighting: a median of $30.57 an hour, 11% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $25.14 and $40.73 an hour. About 520 work in the metro. That is 4.8 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 $27.20 an hour, which is 14% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.92 and $30.56 an hour. BLS counts 7,980 of them working in the area, 73.8 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 $160 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $270. That is a swing of roughly 7.5% to 4.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom has 1,080,590 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 35th 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% | $27.45 | $35.79 | $40.70 | $29.12 | 1.23 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $25.14 | $30.57 | $40.73 | $27.44 | 1.11 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.92 | $27.20 | $30.56 | $23.84 | 1.14 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.19 | |||||
Why two Sacramento quotes can differ
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).
New opening versus replacement
Cutting a new opening in a wall adds framing, header and finish work compared with a like-for-like swap.
Cost by quality level and size in Sacramento
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sacramento. 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
$660 to $3,100
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,450 to $4,900
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$4,300 to $6,700
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $660 – $3,100 | $2,450 – $4,900 | $4,300 – $6,700 |
| two doors | $1,300 – $6,150 | $4,950 – $9,800 | $8,600 – $13,400 |
The best months for patio door in Sacramento
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Sacramento 5 Ese (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 Sacramento are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Sacramento gets about 19 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (3.9 inches in January). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.1 inches. The station averages about 90 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 | 57 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 44 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 47 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 49 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 54 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 59 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 61 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 61 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 59 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 53 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 45 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 41 | 3.5 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Sacramento
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sacramento wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, wood deck comes out highest (+13%) and window replacement lowest (+8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,200 | +8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $580 – $2,700 | +10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +12% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,550 – $17,200 | +13% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $780 – $4,050 | +10% |
Is Sacramento cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $3,600 to $3,800 across Sacramento and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CAthis page | $660 – $6,700 | $3,700 | |
| Stockton, CA60 miles | $650 – $6,550 | $3,600 | −3% |
| Vallejo, CA60 miles | $670 – $6,800 | $3,750 | +2% |
| Chico, CA70 miles | $650 – $6,650 | $3,650 | −1% |
| Napa, CA75 miles | $670 – $6,950 | $3,800 | +3% |
| Modesto, CA85 miles | $650 – $6,650 | $3,650 | −1% |
| California (statewide) | $670 – $6,800 | $3,750 | +1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sacramento ranks #23 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sacramento is 1% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $670 – $6,800 | $3,750 | +1% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $710 – $7,450 | $4,100 | +11% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $630 – $6,450 | $3,550 | −4% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $670 – $6,750 | $3,700 | +1% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $690 – $7,200 | $3,950 | +7% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $630 – $6,300 | $3,450 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sacramento against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | −13% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | −13% |
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −14% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | −13% |
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Patio door in Sacramento: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Sacramento?
For 1 door, expect $660 to $6,700 in the Sacramento area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,450 to $4,900. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Sacramento?
About $658 to $6,712 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 Sacramento or Stockton?
Stockton is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,600, which is 3% less than Sacramento ($3,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sacramento?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $1,900 out of $3,700. Materials are 49% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Sacramento?
$1,300 to $13,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Sacramento?
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 Sacramento area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sacramento expensive for patio door compared with the rest of California?
Sacramento is 1% below the California statewide estimate ($3,750 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Sacramento?
The BLS median is $35.79 an hour in the Sacramento area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.45 to $40.70.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Sacramento?
For 1 door, basic work runs $660 to $3,100 and premium work $4,300 to $6,700. 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 Sacramento?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. June 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 Sacramento
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.