Patio door cost in Sioux City, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $560 – $5,600
- Per door
- $561 – $5,591
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #174
- 1 = most expensive
Sioux City homeowners pay roughly $560 to $5,600 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $561 to $5,591 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Sioux City is 7% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $24.57 an hour in the Sioux City area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Sioux City, IA, standard level
$2,050 to $4,100
About $2,070 to $4,082 per door before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $960 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,050 | $4,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Sioux City, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 52% |
| Labor | $180 | $1,500 | $2,750 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $560 | $3,100 | $5,600 | 100% |
Where the Sioux City price comes from
Labor is 48% 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 Sioux City the blended ratio comes out at 0.92.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sioux City metro is 94.0 (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 (86.5) 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 Sioux City. The wage table below marks each row.
Sioux City against nearby metros and the rest of Iowa
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $2,950 to $3,250 across Sioux City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IAthis page | $560 – $5,600 | $3,100 | |
| Sioux Falls, SD75 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −4% |
| Omaha, NE85 miles | $550 – $5,500 | $3,000 | −2% |
| Lincoln, NE120 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −4% |
| Des Moines, IA145 miles | $580 – $5,950 | $3,250 | +6% |
| Waterloo, IA195 miles | $570 – $5,700 | $3,150 | +2% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | +3% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Sioux City comes in at #174 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Sioux City is 3% below the Iowa figure.
Other Iowa metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $580 – $5,950 | $3,250 | +6% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +4% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $570 – $5,800 | $3,200 | +3% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $550 – $5,500 | $3,000 | −2% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $570 – $5,700 | $3,150 | +2% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Sioux City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $530 – $5,100 | $2,800 | −8% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −1% |
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $630 – $6,300 | $3,450 | +13% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −4% |
When to schedule patio door in Sioux City
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Sioux City Gateway Ap (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 Sioux City (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.
Sioux City gets about 29 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 36 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.3 inches. The station averages about 25 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 | 30 | 10 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 15 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 26 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 49 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 59 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 63 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 51 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 38 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 25 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 33 | 15 | 1.0 | Cold |
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 Sioux City is 0.92 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.57 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.02 and $29.52 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 46.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Sioux City metro, so we used the Iowa statewide median: $27.56 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.13 and $30.17 an hour.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.63 an hour, 16% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.78 and $31.05 an hour. About 980 work in the metro. That is 130.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $160. At the 25th percentile ($22.02) it shrinks by about $85. The total moves by 5.3% or 2.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 75,010 jobs in the Sioux City area. That makes it the 247th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.02 | $24.57 | $29.52 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $23.13 | $27.56 | $30.17 | $27.44 | 1.00 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.78 | $27.63 | $31.05 | $23.84 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Sioux City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sioux City 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
$560 to $2,550
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,050 to $4,100
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,600 to $5,600
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $560 – $2,550 | $2,050 – $4,100 | $3,600 – $5,600 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $5,150 | $4,150 – $8,150 | $7,150 – $11,200 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Sioux City bid
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.
What nearby projects cost in Sioux City
Because every project leans on different trades, Sioux City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −5% and wood deck −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,500 | −5% |
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Patio door in Sioux City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Sioux City?
For 1 door, expect $560 to $5,600 in the Sioux City area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,050 to $4,100. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Sioux City?
About $561 to $5,591 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 Sioux City or Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,950, which is 4% less than Sioux City ($3,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux City?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $1,500 out of $3,100. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Sioux City?
$1,100 to $11,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Sioux City?
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 Sioux City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux City expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Iowa?
Sioux City is 3% below the Iowa statewide estimate ($3,150 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Sioux City?
The BLS median is $24.57 an hour in the Sioux City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.02 to $29.52.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Sioux City?
For 1 door, basic work runs $560 to $2,550 and premium work $3,600 to $5,600. 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 Sioux City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November 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 Sioux City
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.