Patio door cost in Springfield, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $610 – $6,350
- Per door
- $612 – $6,368
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #46
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a patio door in Springfield, plan on $610 to $6,350 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $612 to $6,368 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $37.01 an hour in the Springfield area, 27% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Springfield, IL, standard level
$2,350 to $4,650
About $2,339 to $4,641 per door before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,550 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,350 | $4,650 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Springfield, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 46% |
| Labor | $240 | $1,900 | $3,550 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $610 | $3,500 | $6,350 | 100% |
Where the Springfield price comes from
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, Springfield wages are 1.19 times the national level. Labor makes up about 54% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,600, compared with $1,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) 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 Springfield. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Springfield cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. St. Louis is the priciest of the group at $3,500. Davenport is the cheapest at $3,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, ILthis page | $610 – $6,350 | $3,500 | |
| Bloomington, IL65 miles | $610 – $6,300 | $3,450 | −1% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $610 – $6,350 | $3,450 | −1% |
| Champaign, IL80 miles | $590 – $6,100 | $3,350 | −4% |
| St. Louis, MO85 miles | $630 – $6,400 | $3,500 | +1% |
| Davenport, IA115 miles | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | −8% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $660 – $6,800 | $3,700 | +7% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #46 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Springfield is 6% below the Illinois figure.
Other Illinois metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $680 – $6,950 | $3,800 | +9% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $610 – $6,350 | $3,450 | −1% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $610 – $6,250 | $3,450 | −1% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $590 – $6,100 | $3,350 | −4% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $610 – $6,300 | $3,450 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −18% |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $660 – $6,700 | $3,700 | +5% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −6% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −17% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Springfield
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield 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
$610 to $2,900
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,350 to $4,650
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$4,050 to $6,350
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $610 – $2,900 | $2,350 – $4,650 | $4,050 – $6,350 |
| two doors | $1,200 – $5,850 | $4,700 – $9,300 | $8,150 – $12,700 |
Related projects, priced for Springfield
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, wood deck runs +9% and window replacement −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $560 – $2,500 | +1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $380 – $990 | +5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,200 – $16,400 | +9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $740 – $3,750 | +2% |
Climate in Springfield: timing your patio door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Springfield #2 (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Springfield (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Springfield gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.1 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and August are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 23 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 | 36 | 19 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 22 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 63 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 64 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 33 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 24 | 2.3 | Cold |
Springfield labor market for patio door
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 Springfield is 1.19 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $37.01 an hour, which is 27% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.51 and $39.67 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 28.8 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 Springfield metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median: $29.73 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $27.53 and $47.25 an hour.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.54 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.20 and $30.00 an hour. About 930 work in the metro. That is 92.3 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 ($39.67 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $90. At the 25th percentile ($26.51) it shrinks by about $350. The total moves by 2.5% or 9.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 100,810 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 203rd 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% | $26.51 | $37.01 | $39.67 | $29.12 | 1.27 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $27.53 | $29.73 | $47.25 | $27.44 | 1.08 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.20 | $23.54 | $30.00 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.19 | |||||
Patio door: what moves the price in Springfield
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.
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Patio door in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Springfield?
For 1 door, expect $610 to $6,350 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,350 to $4,650. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Springfield?
About $612 to $6,368 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 Springfield or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,450, which is 1% less than Springfield ($3,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $1,900 out of $3,500. Materials are 46% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Springfield?
$1,200 to $12,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Springfield?
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 Springfield area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Illinois?
Springfield is 6% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($3,700 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $37.01 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.51 to $39.67.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Springfield?
For 1 door, basic work runs $610 to $2,900 and premium work $4,050 to $6,350. 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 Springfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and August 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 Springfield
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.