Patio door cost in Monroe, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $540 – $5,250
- Per door
- $539 – $5,272
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #258
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a patio door in the Monroe area: $540 to $5,250 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 12% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.27 an hour in the Monroe area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Monroe, LA, standard level
$1,950 to $3,850
About $1,959 to $3,852 per door before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $850 | $1,750 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Monroe, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 55% |
| Labor | $160 | $1,300 | $2,450 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $540 | $2,900 | $5,250 | 100% |
Where the Monroe price comes from
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, Monroe wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Monroe is at 93.7 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 83.6: $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 Monroe. The wage table below marks each row.
Monroe against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
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 $2,800 to $2,900 across Monroe and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, LAthis page | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | |
| Alexandria, LA95 miles | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −1% |
| Shreveport, LA100 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −1% |
| Jackson, MS115 miles | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −1% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $530 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −4% |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $540 – $5,300 | $2,900 | +1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Monroe ranks #258 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Monroe is 1% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $540 – $5,350 | $2,950 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $550 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +4% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −1% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −1% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Monroe against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $610 – $6,300 | $3,450 | +19% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | +2% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | +3% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | level |
Planning more than one job in Monroe?
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Monroe wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−9%) and wood deck lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $630 – $3,350 | −9% |
Why two Monroe quotes can differ
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.
Who does the work: Monroe trade wages
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 Monroe the blend is 0.82.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.27 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.57 and $26.63 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 41.1 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 Monroe metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $22.67 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.73 and $28.47 an hour.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.18 an hour, which is 7% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.65 and $29.21 an hour. BLS counts 1,200 of them working in the area, 137.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $150. That is a swing of roughly 5.3% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Monroe has 87,500 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 223rd 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% | $18.57 | $23.27 | $26.63 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $18.73 | $22.67 | $28.47 | $27.44 | 0.83 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $16.65 | $22.18 | $29.21 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Monroe
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Monroe. 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
$540 to $2,450
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$1,950 to $3,850
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,400 to $5,250
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $540 – $2,450 | $1,950 – $3,850 | $3,400 – $5,250 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $4,850 | $3,900 – $7,700 | $6,750 – $10,500 |
The best months for patio door in Monroe
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Monroe Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Monroe are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Monroe gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.8 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.5 and 4.2 inches. The station averages about 97 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 | 57 | 37 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 40 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 69 | 47 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 54 | 5.8 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 63 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 70 | 4.5 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 71 | 3.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 66 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 54 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 44 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 39 | 5.2 | Workable |
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Patio door in Monroe: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Monroe?
For 1 door, expect $540 to $5,250 in the Monroe area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $3,850. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Monroe?
About $539 to $5,272 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 Monroe or Alexandria?
Alexandria is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,850, which is 1% less than Monroe ($2,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Monroe?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,300 out of $2,900. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Monroe?
$1,100 to $10,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Monroe?
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 Monroe area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Monroe expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Monroe is 1% below 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 Monroe?
The BLS median is $23.27 an hour in the Monroe area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.57 to $26.63.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Monroe?
For 1 door, basic work runs $540 to $2,450 and premium work $3,400 to $5,250. 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 Monroe?
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 Monroe
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.