Patio door cost in Topeka, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $550 – $5,350
- Per door
- $546 – $5,367
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #232
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a patio door in Topeka, plan on $550 to $5,350 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $546 to $5,367 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.62 an hour in the Topeka area, 15% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Topeka, KS, standard level
$2,000 to $3,900
About $1,992 to $3,921 per door before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $880 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Topeka, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 54% |
| Labor | $170 | $1,350 | $2,550 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $550 | $2,950 | $5,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Topeka number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.62 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Topeka is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 46% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Topeka 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 (88.8) 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 Topeka. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Topeka?
Because every project leans on different trades, Topeka's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −7% and storm door −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −7% |
Topeka against nearby metros and the rest of Kansas
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Topeka. Wichita is the lowest at about $2,950 (midpoint, 1 door), 125 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KSthis page | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | |
| Kansas City, MO75 miles | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +9% |
| Wichita, KS125 miles | $540 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −1% |
| Lincoln, NE135 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | level |
| Joplin, MO150 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | level |
| Omaha, NE155 miles | $550 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +2% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | +3% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Topeka comes in at #232 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Topeka is 3% below the Kansas figure.
Other Kansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $540 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Topeka's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Topeka against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −2% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $530 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −5% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $530 – $5,100 | $2,800 | −5% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | +8% |
Cost by quality level and size in Topeka
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Topeka 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
$550 to $2,450
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,000 to $3,900
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,450 to $5,350
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $550 – $2,450 | $2,000 – $3,900 | $3,450 – $5,350 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $4,950 | $4,000 – $7,850 | $6,900 – $10,700 |
Why two Topeka 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).
Climate in Topeka: timing your patio door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Topeka Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and August through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Topeka (9 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Topeka gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 17 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 1.3 and 1.8 inches. The station averages about 50 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 | 40 | 20 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 34 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 55 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 69 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 67 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 45 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 33 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 24 | 1.5 | Cold |
Topeka 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 Topeka is 0.85 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.62 an hour, which is 15% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.76 and $29.63 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 31.1 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 Topeka metro, so we used the Kansas statewide median: $22.64 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.18 and $29.10 an hour.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.41 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.61 and $28.31 an hour. About 990 work in the metro. That is 85.5 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 ($29.63 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $170. At the 25th percentile ($22.76) it shrinks by about $60. The total moves by 5.6% or 2.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 115,750 jobs in the Topeka area. That makes it the 188th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.76 | $24.62 | $29.63 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $21.18 | $22.64 | $29.10 | $27.44 | 0.83 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.61 | $22.41 | $28.31 | $23.84 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
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Patio door in Topeka: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Topeka?
For 1 door, expect $550 to $5,350 in the Topeka area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,900. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Topeka?
About $546 to $5,367 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 Topeka or Kansas City?
Kansas City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,200, which is 9% more than Topeka ($2,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Topeka?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $2,950. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Topeka?
$1,100 to $10,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Topeka?
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 Topeka area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Topeka expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Kansas?
Topeka is 3% below the Kansas statewide estimate ($3,050 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Topeka?
The BLS median is $24.62 an hour in the Topeka area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.76 to $29.63.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Topeka?
For 1 door, basic work runs $550 to $2,450 and premium work $3,450 to $5,350. 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 Topeka?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through November. February 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 Topeka
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.