Patio door cost in the District of Columbia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $660 – $6,650
- Per door
- $655 – $6,630
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $3,300
- Metros covered
- 1
Across the District of Columbia, a patio door costs about $660 to $6,650 for 1 door. Statewide, that midpoint is 10% above the US figure of $3,300. Carpenters earn a median $29.67 an hour in the District of Columbia (US: $29.12).
District of Columbia has one metro in our dataset, Washington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in District of Columbia (statewide), standard level
$2,450 to $4,850
About $2,448 to $4,838 per door before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $2,350 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,450 | $4,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in District of Columbia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $430 | $1,800 | $3,200 | 50% |
| Labor | $230 | $1,850 | $3,450 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $660 | $3,650 | $6,650 | 100% |
District of Columbia labor market for patio door
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.15 for the District of Columbia.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.67 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.48 and $36.18 an hour. BLS counts 1,540 of them working in the state, 21.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 30%) the local median is $37.69 an hour, which is 37% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $29.00 and $38.53 an hour. BLS counts 200 of them working in the state, 2.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.00 an hour, 22% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $23.67 and $36.64 an hour. About 4,860 work in the state. That is 69.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($36.18 an hour) would add about $210 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.48) would take off about $70. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 701,920 jobs across the District of Columbia (May 2025), which is 0.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $27.48 | $29.67 | $36.18 | $29.12 | 1.02 | state |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $29.00 | $37.69 | $38.53 | $27.44 | 1.37 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $23.67 | $29.00 | $36.64 | $23.84 | 1.22 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
Related projects, priced for the District of Columbia
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide District of Columbia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (+11%) and wood deck lowest (+5%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,050 – $16,500 | +11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $530 – $2,650 | +6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,900 – $15,900 | +5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $760 – $4,000 | +8% |
Patio door cost by metro in the District of Columbia
District of Columbia has one metro in our dataset, Washington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $630 – $6,300 | $3,450 | −5% |
When District of Columbia weather lets you install
Season matters for patio door. For each District of Columbia metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Washington has 11 comfortable months (August through June), with about 42 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 30 | 90 | 42 | 11: August through June |
Quality levels and sizes in the District of Columbia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide District of Columbia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$660 to $3,050
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,450 to $4,850
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$4,250 to $6,650
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $660 – $3,050 | $2,450 – $4,850 | $4,250 – $6,650 |
| two doors | $1,300 – $6,100 | $4,900 – $9,700 | $8,500 – $13,300 |
Patio door: what moves the price in the District of Columbia
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.
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.
How District of Columbia compares with nearby states
District of Columbia ranks 8 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for patio door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $4,100 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $2,850, both for 1 door at the midpoint. District of Columbia sits at $3,650. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 50 miles away | $620 – $6,200 | $3,400 | −6% |
| Virginia | 110 miles away | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −11% |
| Pennsylvania | 110 miles away | $600 – $5,950 | $3,300 | −10% |
| Delaware | 110 miles away | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | −12% |
| New Jersey | 160 miles away | $650 – $6,550 | $3,600 | −1% |
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Patio door in the District of Columbia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in the District of Columbia?
$660 to $6,650 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside the District of Columbia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in the District of Columbia is cheapest for patio door?
Washington at about $3,450 (midpoint, 1 door).
+Is patio door cheaper in the District of Columbia than the US average?
It is 10% more expensive: $3,650 against $3,300 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in the District of Columbia?
About 50% ($1,850). Materials are 50%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.15x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in the District of Columbia?
The BLS statewide median is $29.67 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.48 to $36.18.
+Where does District of Columbia rank for patio door costs?
8th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,650 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in the District of Columbia?
For 1 door, basic work runs $660 to $3,050 and premium work $4,250 to $6,650. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+Does the season matter for patio door in the District of Columbia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the District of Columbia metros we cover, Washington has the most comfortable months (11 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Patio door by city in the District of Columbia
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.