Patio door cost in New Orleans, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $540 – $5,350
- Per door
- $543 – $5,335
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #247
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a patio door in New Orleans, plan on $540 to $5,350 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $543 to $5,335 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.10 an hour in the New Orleans area, 17% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in New Orleans, LA, standard level
$2,000 to $3,900
About $1,981 to $3,898 per door before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $880 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in New Orleans, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 54% |
| Labor | $170 | $1,350 | $2,500 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $540 | $2,950 | $5,350 | 100% |
What is behind the New Orleans number
Labor is 46% 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 New Orleans the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the New Orleans 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 (92.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Climate in New Orleans: timing your patio door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for New Orleans Lakefront Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in New Orleans (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
New Orleans gets about 60 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.5 inches in August). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 86 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 | 61 | 47 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 51 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 57 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 63 | 5.9 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 71 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 76 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 78 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 79 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 76 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 67 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 56 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 50 | 4.6 | Workable |
Why two New Orleans quotes can differ
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.
New Orleans 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 New Orleans is 0.84 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.10 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.55 and $29.75 an hour. BLS counts 1,390 of them working in the area, 31.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.20 an hour, which is 15% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $19.14 and $30.00 an hour. BLS counts 110 of them working in the area, 2.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.76 an hour, 9% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.74 and $27.62 an hour. About 4,940 work in the metro. That is 110.9 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 ($29.75 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($21.55) it shrinks by about $85. The total moves by 6.3% or 2.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 445,550 jobs in the New Orleans-Metairie area. That makes it the 57th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.29% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.55 | $24.10 | $29.75 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $19.14 | $23.20 | $30.00 | $27.44 | 0.85 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.74 | $21.76 | $27.62 | $23.84 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in New Orleans
Because every project leans on different trades, New Orleans's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −8% and wood deck −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,700 – $13,500 | −11% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,400 | −8% |
Cost by quality level and size in New Orleans
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for New Orleans 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
$540 to $2,450
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,000 to $3,900
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,400 to $5,350
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $540 – $2,450 | $2,000 – $3,900 | $3,400 – $5,350 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $4,900 | $3,950 – $7,800 | $6,850 – $10,700 |
How New Orleans compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Baton Rouge is the priciest of the group at $3,000. Slidell is the cheapest at $2,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LAthis page | $540 – $5,350 | $2,950 | |
| Houma, LA75 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −2% |
| Slidell, LA80 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −2% |
| Gulfport, MS90 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −2% |
| Baton Rouge, LA125 miles | $550 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +3% |
| Mobile, AL125 miles | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | −1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $540 – $5,300 | $2,900 | −1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, New Orleans comes in at #247 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, New Orleans is 1% above the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $550 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +3% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −2% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −2% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −2% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −2% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like New Orleans's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is New Orleans against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $740 – $7,750 | $4,250 | +45% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $560 – $5,500 | $3,050 | +3% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $590 – $5,850 | $3,250 | +10% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +2% |
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Patio door in New Orleans: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in New Orleans?
For 1 door, expect $540 to $5,350 in the New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
About $543 to $5,335 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 New Orleans or Houma?
Houma is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,900, which is 2% less than New Orleans ($2,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in New Orleans?
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 New Orleans?
$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 New Orleans?
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 New Orleans area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is New Orleans expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Louisiana?
New Orleans is 1% 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 New Orleans?
The BLS median is $24.10 an hour in the New Orleans area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.55 to $29.75.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in New Orleans?
For 1 door, basic work runs $540 to $2,450 and premium work $3,400 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 New Orleans?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. October 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 New Orleans
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.