Patio door cost in Evansville, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $590 – $6,000
- Per door
- $588 – $5,988
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #96
- 1 = most expensive
Evansville homeowners pay roughly $590 to $6,000 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $588 to $5,988 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Evansville is almost level. 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 Evansville, IN, standard level
$2,200 to $4,350
About $2,208 to $4,368 per door before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $2,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,200 | $4,350 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Evansville, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,600 | $2,850 | 49% |
| Labor | $210 | $1,700 | $3,150 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $590 | $3,300 | $6,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Evansville 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, Evansville wages are 1.05 times the national level. Labor makes up about 51% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Evansville metro is 94.3 (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 (91.5) and land at $0 to $0.
Evansville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Evansville 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
$590 to $2,750
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,200 to $4,350
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,850 to $6,000
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $590 – $2,750 | $2,200 – $4,350 | $3,850 – $6,000 |
| two doors | $1,200 – $5,500 | $4,400 – $8,750 | $7,650 – $12,000 |
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 Evansville is 1.05 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $31.10 an hour, which is 7% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.52 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the area, 58.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 30%) the local median is $28.64 an hour, which is 4% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $27.65 and $29.55 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 3.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.59 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.73 and $28.79 an hour. About 1,420 work in the metro. That is 105.0 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 ($35.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $150. At the 25th percentile ($24.10) it shrinks by about $230. The total moves by 4.4% or 7.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 135,250 jobs in the Evansville area. That makes it the 162nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.10 | $31.10 | $35.52 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $27.65 | $28.64 | $29.55 | $27.44 | 1.04 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.73 | $23.59 | $28.79 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
When to schedule patio door in Evansville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Evansville Regional Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Evansville (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Evansville gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 11 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.1 inches in April). Inside the workable window, February and August are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 41 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 | 42 | 26 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 28 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 36 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 46 | 5.1 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 57 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 69 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 67 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 59 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 47 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 30 | 3.8 | Workable |
Patio door: what moves the price in Evansville
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.
What nearby projects cost in Evansville
Because every project leans on different trades, Evansville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, wood deck runs level and window replacement −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −1% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,200 | level |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,650 | −1% |
How Evansville compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Evansville. Clarksville is the lowest at about $2,950 (midpoint, 1 door), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, INthis page | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −10% |
| Terre Haute, IN95 miles | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | −2% |
| Bowling Green, KY95 miles | $560 – $5,500 | $3,050 | −8% |
| Bloomington, IN95 miles | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −2% |
| Louisville, KY105 miles | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −4% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | level |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Evansville comes in at #96 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Evansville is 0% above the Indiana figure.
Other Indiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $590 – $6,050 | $3,300 | +1% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,250 | −2% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −1% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $590 – $6,050 | $3,350 | +1% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | level |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Evansville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Evansville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $610 – $6,250 | $3,450 | +5% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −4% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $570 – $5,800 | $3,200 | −3% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −13% |
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Patio door in Evansville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Evansville?
For 1 door, expect $590 to $6,000 in the Evansville area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,200 to $4,350. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Evansville?
About $588 to $5,988 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 Evansville or Clarksville?
Clarksville is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,950, which is 10% less than Evansville ($3,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Evansville?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $1,700 out of $3,300. Materials are 49% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Evansville?
$1,200 to $12,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Evansville?
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 Evansville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Evansville expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Indiana?
Evansville is 0% above 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 Evansville?
The BLS median is $31.10 an hour in the Evansville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.10 to $35.52.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Evansville?
For 1 door, basic work runs $590 to $2,750 and premium work $3,850 to $6,000. 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 Evansville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February 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 Evansville
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.