Patio door cost in Macon, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $530 – $5,100
- Per door
- $532 – $5,089
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #290
- 1 = most expensive
Macon homeowners pay roughly $530 to $5,100 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $532 to $5,089 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Macon is 15% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $20.03 an hour in the Macon area, 31% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Macon, GA, standard level
$1,900 to $3,700
About $1,899 to $3,722 per door before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $760 | $1,600 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,900 | $3,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Macon, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 58% |
| Labor | $150 | $1,150 | $2,200 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $530 | $2,800 | $5,100 | 100% |
Where the Macon price comes from
Labor is 42% 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 Macon the blended ratio comes out at 0.73.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Macon metro is 96.3 (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 (88.5) 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 Macon. The wage table below marks each row.
When to schedule patio door in Macon
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Macon Middle Ga Rgnl 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 Macon (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Macon gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and December (4.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 85 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 | 59 | 36 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 39 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 45 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 60 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 68 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 72 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 71 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 65 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 53 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 38 | 4.6 | Workable |
How Macon compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Atlanta is the priciest of the group at $3,050. Albany is the cheapest at $2,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GAthis page | $530 – $5,100 | $2,800 | |
| Warner Robins, GA25 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +3% |
| Atlanta, GA70 miles | $570 – $5,500 | $3,050 | +8% |
| Columbus, GA70 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +3% |
| Athens, GA80 miles | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | +2% |
| Albany, GA85 miles | $520 – $5,000 | $2,750 | −2% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $560 – $5,400 | $3,000 | +6% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +17% |
Across 300 US metros, Macon comes in at #290 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Macon is 6% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $570 – $5,500 | $3,050 | +8% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $570 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +10% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | +2% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +3% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | +4% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Macon's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Macon against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −1% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $660 – $6,950 | $3,800 | +35% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | +2% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $570 – $5,700 | $3,150 | +12% |
Why two Macon quotes can differ
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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Macon
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Macon 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
$530 to $2,350
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$1,900 to $3,700
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,250 to $5,100
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $530 – $2,350 | $1,900 – $3,700 | $3,250 – $5,100 |
| two doors | $1,050 – $4,700 | $3,800 – $7,450 | $6,550 – $10,200 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Macon is 0.73 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $20.03 an hour, which is 31% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $16.47 and $27.05 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the area, 7.4 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 Macon metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $20.84 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $16.67 and $28.53 an hour.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.17 an hour, 7% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.01 and $27.20 an hour. About 950 work in the metro. That is 100.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.05 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($16.47) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 8.2% or 4.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 95,030 jobs in the Macon-Bibb County area. That makes it the 211th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $16.47 | $20.03 | $27.05 | $29.12 | 0.69 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $16.67 | $20.84 | $28.53 | $27.44 | 0.76 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.01 | $22.17 | $27.20 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.73 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Macon
Because every project leans on different trades, Macon's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −10% and wood deck −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $410 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −13% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,450 – $13,000 | −14% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −10% |
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Patio door in Macon: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Macon?
For 1 door, expect $530 to $5,100 in the Macon area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $3,700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Macon?
About $532 to $5,089 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 Macon or Warner Robins?
Warner Robins is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,900, which is 3% more than Macon ($2,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Macon?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $1,150 out of $2,800. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Macon?
$1,050 to $10,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Macon?
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 Macon area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Macon expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Georgia?
Macon is 6% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($3,000 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Macon?
The BLS median is $20.03 an hour in the Macon area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.47 to $27.05.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Macon?
For 1 door, basic work runs $530 to $2,350 and premium work $3,250 to $5,100. 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 Macon?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. May 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 Macon
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.