Patio door cost in Bloomington, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $580 – $5,900
- Per door
- $581 – $5,888
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #110
- 1 = most expensive
A patio door in Bloomington, IN usually costs $580 to $5,900 for 1 door. That works out to about $581 to $5,888 per door before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.3).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Bloomington, IN, standard level
$2,150 to $4,300
About $2,173 to $4,296 per door before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,150 | $4,300 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Bloomington, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,600 | $2,850 | 50% |
| Labor | $200 | $1,650 | $3,050 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $580 | $3,250 | $5,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Bloomington number
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, Bloomington wages are 1.02 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bloomington is at 94.3 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 95.1: $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 Bloomington. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Bloomington
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bloomington. 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
$580 to $2,700
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,150 to $4,300
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,750 to $5,900
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $580 – $2,700 | $2,150 – $4,300 | $3,750 – $5,900 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,400 | $4,350 – $8,600 | $7,550 – $11,800 |
Related projects, priced for Bloomington
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bloomington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, wood deck comes out highest (−2%) and front door lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,350 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,550 | −4% |
Bloomington 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, Bloomington Indiana Univ (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Bloomington are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Bloomington gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 18 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (5.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and August are the driest, at 3.7 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 21 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 | 37 | 21 | 3.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 23 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 32 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 42 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 62 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 65 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 64 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 56 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 34 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 26 | 3.5 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Bloomington
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 Bloomington the blend is 1.02.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.50 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.82 and $35.36 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 36.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bloomington metro, so we used the Indiana statewide median: $28.95 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $33.66 an hour.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.69 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $28.32 an hour. BLS counts 760 of them working in the area, 103.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $190 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $190. That is a swing of roughly 5.8% to 6.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bloomington has 73,240 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 251st 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% | $23.82 | $29.50 | $35.36 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $23.21 | $28.95 | $33.66 | $27.44 | 1.06 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.83 | $22.69 | $28.32 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Bloomington against nearby metros and the rest of Indiana
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Indianapolis is the priciest of the group at $3,300. Louisville is the cheapest at $3,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, INthis page | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | |
| Terre Haute, IN40 miles | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | level |
| Indianapolis, IN50 miles | $590 – $6,050 | $3,300 | +3% |
| Louisville, KY90 miles | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −3% |
| Lafayette, IN90 miles | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +2% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +2% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +2% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bloomington ranks #110 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bloomington is 2% below the Indiana figure.
Elsewhere in Indiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $590 – $6,050 | $3,300 | +3% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,250 | level |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +2% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | level |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $590 – $6,050 | $3,350 | +3% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bloomington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $720 – $7,450 | $4,100 | +26% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −10% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −9% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −3% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Bloomington 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).
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Patio door in Bloomington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Bloomington?
For 1 door, expect $580 to $5,900 in the Bloomington area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,150 to $4,300. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Bloomington?
About $581 to $5,888 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 Bloomington or Terre Haute?
Terre Haute is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,200, which is 0% less than Bloomington ($3,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bloomington?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $1,650 out of $3,250. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Bloomington?
$1,150 to $11,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Bloomington?
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 Bloomington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bloomington expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Indiana?
Bloomington is 2% below the Indiana statewide estimate ($3,300 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bloomington?
The BLS median is $29.50 an hour in the Bloomington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.82 to $35.36.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Bloomington?
For 1 door, basic work runs $580 to $2,700 and premium work $3,750 to $5,900. 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 Bloomington?
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 Bloomington
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.