Patio door cost in Baton Rouge, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $550 – $5,500
- Per door
- $553 – $5,487
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #190
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a patio door in Baton Rouge, plan on $550 to $5,500 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $553 to $5,487 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $26.75 an hour in the Baton Rouge area, 8% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Baton Rouge, LA, standard level
$2,050 to $4,000
About $2,033 to $4,007 per door before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $930 | $1,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,050 | $4,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Baton Rouge, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 53% |
| Labor | $180 | $1,450 | $2,700 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $550 | $3,000 | $5,500 | 100% |
Why Baton Rouge prices look the way they do
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, Baton Rouge wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Baton Rouge metro is 93.7 (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 (90.8) and land at $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Baton Rouge bid
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).
New opening versus replacement
Cutting a new opening in a wall adds framing, header and finish work compared with a like-for-like swap.
Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge is 0.89 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $26.75 an hour, which is 8% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $29.27 an hour. BLS counts 3,490 of them working in the area, 85.2 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 $22.67 an hour, which is 17% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $21.17 and $29.41 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 6.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.19 an hour, 7% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.68 and $28.61 an hour. About 3,910 work in the metro. That is 95.4 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 ($29.27 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $85. At the 25th percentile ($23.20) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 2.8% or 3.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 409,690 jobs in the Baton Rouge area. That makes it the 60th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.20 | $26.75 | $29.27 | $29.12 | 0.92 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $21.17 | $22.67 | $29.41 | $27.44 | 0.83 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.68 | $22.19 | $28.61 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Climate in Baton Rouge: timing your patio door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Baton Rouge Ryan Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Baton Rouge (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Baton Rouge gets about 62 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, June and August (6.5 inches in June). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 4.4 and 3.9 inches. The station averages about 96 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 | 62 | 42 | 6.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 45 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 51 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 57 | 5.1 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 65 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 72 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 6.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 69 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 58 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 48 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 5.3 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Baton Rouge
Because every project leans on different trades, Baton Rouge's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −6% and window replacement −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $880 | −7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $660 – $3,450 | −6% |
Is Baton Rouge cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Baton Rouge. Hattiesburg is the lowest at about $2,850 (midpoint, 1 door), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LAthis page | $550 – $5,500 | $3,000 | |
| Lafayette, LA70 miles | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −5% |
| Slidell, LA70 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −5% |
| Houma, LA85 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −4% |
| Alexandria, LA100 miles | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −5% |
| Hattiesburg, MS120 miles | $530 – $5,150 | $2,850 | −6% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $540 – $5,300 | $2,900 | −3% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Baton Rouge comes in at #190 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Baton Rouge is 3% above the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $540 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −3% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −5% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −5% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −5% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −5% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Baton Rouge's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Baton Rouge against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −1% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $610 – $6,350 | $3,500 | +15% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $560 – $5,500 | $3,050 | level |
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $570 – $5,700 | $3,150 | +4% |
Cost by quality level and size in Baton Rouge
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Baton Rouge 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 $2,550
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,050 to $4,000
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,500 to $5,500
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $550 – $2,550 | $2,050 – $4,000 | $3,500 – $5,500 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $5,050 | $4,050 – $8,000 | $7,050 – $11,000 |
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Patio door in Baton Rouge: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Baton Rouge?
For 1 door, expect $550 to $5,500 in the Baton Rouge area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,050 to $4,000. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Baton Rouge?
About $553 to $5,487 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 Baton Rouge or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,850, which is 5% less than Baton Rouge ($3,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Baton Rouge?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $1,450 out of $3,000. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Baton Rouge?
$1,100 to $11,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Baton Rouge?
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 Baton Rouge area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Baton Rouge expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Baton Rouge is 3% above the Louisiana statewide estimate ($2,900 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Baton Rouge?
The BLS median is $26.75 an hour in the Baton Rouge area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.20 to $29.27.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Baton Rouge?
For 1 door, basic work runs $550 to $2,550 and premium work $3,500 to $5,500. 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 Baton Rouge?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September 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 Baton Rouge
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.