Patio door cost in Amherst, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $650 – $6,800
- Per door
- $647 – $6,799
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #16
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a patio door in Amherst, plan on $650 to $6,800 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $647 to $6,799 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 13% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $32.13 an hour in the Amherst area, 10% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Amherst, MA, standard level
$2,500 to $4,950
About $2,493 to $4,953 per door before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,500 | $4,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Amherst, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 44% |
| Labor | $260 | $2,050 | $3,900 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $650 | $3,700 | $6,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Amherst number
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, Amherst wages are 1.30 times the national level. Labor makes up about 56% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Amherst metro is 97.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,650, compared with $1,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.2) 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 Amherst. The wage table below marks each row.
Amherst 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 Amherst is 1.30 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $32.13 an hour, which is 10% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.62 and $41.93 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 53.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Amherst metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $48.47 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $35.77 and $52.67 an hour.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.83 an hour, 4% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.70 and $29.64 an hour. About 1,140 work in the metro. That is 173.6 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 ($41.93 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $320. At the 25th percentile ($28.62) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 8.7% or 3.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 65,670 jobs in the Amherst Town-Northampton area. That makes it the 273rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $28.62 | $32.13 | $41.93 | $29.12 | 1.10 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $35.77 | $48.47 | $52.67 | $27.44 | 1.77 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $20.70 | $24.83 | $29.64 | $23.84 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.30 | |||||
Amherst against nearby metros and the rest of Massachusetts
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 $3,350 to $3,700 across Amherst and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst, MAthis page | $650 – $6,800 | $3,700 | |
| Springfield, MA15 miles | $650 – $6,800 | $3,700 | level |
| Pittsfield, MA30 miles | $610 – $6,200 | $3,400 | −9% |
| Worcester, MA35 miles | $640 – $6,650 | $3,650 | −2% |
| Hartford, CT45 miles | $620 – $6,300 | $3,450 | −7% |
| Waterbury, CT60 miles | $600 – $6,050 | $3,350 | −10% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $670 – $7,150 | $3,900 | +5% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −11% |
Across 300 US metros, Amherst comes in at #16 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Amherst is 5% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $680 – $7,300 | $4,000 | +7% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $640 – $6,650 | $3,650 | −2% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $650 – $6,800 | $3,700 | level |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $660 – $6,950 | $3,800 | +2% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $610 – $6,200 | $3,400 | −9% |
Cities with a workforce like Amherst's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Amherst against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −15% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $570 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −17% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $560 – $5,500 | $3,000 | −19% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $650 – $6,650 | $3,650 | −2% |
Related projects, priced for Amherst
Because every project leans on different trades, Amherst's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs +10% and front door level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,100 – $16,300 | +10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,500 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +2% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,850 – $15,800 | +4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $720 – $3,750 | +1% |
Climate in Amherst: timing your patio door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Westfield Barnes Muni Ap (15 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 Amherst (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.
Amherst gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.7 inches in October). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 35 | 16 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 38 | 17 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 26 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 35 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 55 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 51 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 39 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 30 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 22 | 3.6 | Cold |
Patio door: what moves the price in Amherst
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).
Amherst: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Amherst 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
$650 to $3,100
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,500 to $4,950
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$4,350 to $6,800
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $650 – $3,100 | $2,500 – $4,950 | $4,350 – $6,800 |
| two doors | $1,300 – $6,200 | $5,000 – $9,900 | $8,700 – $13,600 |
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Patio door in Amherst: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Amherst?
For 1 door, expect $650 to $6,800 in the Amherst area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,500 to $4,950. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Amherst?
About $647 to $6,799 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 Amherst or Springfield?
Springfield is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,700, which is 0% less than Amherst ($3,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Amherst?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $3,700. Materials are 44% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Amherst?
$1,300 to $13,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Amherst?
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 Amherst area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Amherst expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Amherst is 5% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($3,900 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Amherst?
The BLS median is $32.13 an hour in the Amherst area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.62 to $41.93.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Amherst?
For 1 door, basic work runs $650 to $3,100 and premium work $4,350 to $6,800. 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 Amherst?
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 Amherst
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.