Patio door cost in Boston, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $680 – $7,300
- Per door
- $685 – $7,283
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +21%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #4
- 1 = most expensive
A patio door in Boston, MA usually costs $680 to $7,300 for 1 door. That works out to about $685 to $7,283 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $680 more. Carpenters earn a median of $36.16 an hour in the Boston area, 24% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Boston, MA, standard level
$2,650 to $5,300
About $2,664 to $5,303 per door before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,200 |
| Labor | $1,500 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,650 | $5,300 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Boston, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $1,700 | $3,000 | 43% |
| Labor | $290 | $2,300 | $4,300 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $680 | $4,000 | $7,300 | 100% |
Where the Boston price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $36.16 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Boston is 1.43 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 57% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Boston is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,700 nationally becomes $1,700 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 108.3: $0 to $0.
Why two Boston 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.
Boston: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Boston. 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
$680 to $3,300
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,650 to $5,300
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$4,650 to $7,300
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $680 – $3,300 | $2,650 – $5,300 | $4,650 – $7,300 |
| two doors | $1,350 – $6,650 | $5,350 – $10,600 | $9,300 – $14,600 |
What nearby projects cost in Boston
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Boston wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (+15%) and front door lowest (+6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,350 – $17,100 | +15% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,600 | +6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $390 – $1,050 | +9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,400 – $16,900 | +11% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $770 – $3,950 | +7% |
How Boston compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Boston. Portland is the lowest at about $3,250 (midpoint, 1 door), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MAthis page | $680 – $7,300 | $4,000 | |
| Manchester, NH45 miles | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −17% |
| Worcester, MA50 miles | $640 – $6,650 | $3,650 | −8% |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $600 – $6,050 | $3,300 | −17% |
| Barnstable, MA70 miles | $660 – $6,950 | $3,800 | −5% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −19% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $670 – $7,150 | $3,900 | −2% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −17% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Boston ranks #4 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Boston is 2% above the Massachusetts figure.
Elsewhere in Massachusetts
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $640 – $6,650 | $3,650 | −8% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $650 – $6,800 | $3,700 | −7% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $660 – $6,950 | $3,800 | −5% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $650 – $6,800 | $3,700 | −7% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $610 – $6,200 | $3,400 | −15% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Boston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $580 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −22% |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | −19% |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $570 – $5,500 | $3,050 | −24% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $710 – $7,450 | $4,100 | +3% |
Boston weather and the patio door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Boston Logan Intl 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 Boston are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Boston gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 49 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, May and August are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 14 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 | 37 | 23 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 25 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 31 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 56 | 41 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 50 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 60 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 66 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 58 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 48 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 42 | 29 | 4.3 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Boston
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 Boston the blend is 1.43.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $36.16 an hour, 24% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.26 and $47.47 an hour. About 12,720 work in the metro. That is 47.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Glaziers (47-2121), 30% of the weighting: a median of $51.74 an hour, 89% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $36.73 and $53.19 an hour. About 780 work in the metro. That is 2.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.69 an hour, which is 20% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $35.10 an hour. BLS counts 21,030 of them working in the area, 77.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $370 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $230. That is a swing of roughly 5.7% to 9.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Boston-Cambridge-Newton has 2,703,890 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 10th 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% | $29.26 | $36.16 | $47.47 | $29.12 | 1.24 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $36.73 | $51.74 | $53.19 | $27.44 | 1.89 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $23.00 | $28.69 | $35.10 | $23.84 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.43 | |||||
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Patio door in Boston: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Boston?
For 1 door, expect $680 to $7,300 in the Boston area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,650 to $5,300. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Boston?
About $685 to $7,283 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 Boston or Manchester?
Manchester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,300, which is 17% less than Boston ($4,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Boston?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $2,300 out of $4,000. Materials are 43% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Boston?
$1,350 to $14,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Boston?
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 Boston area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Boston expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Boston is 2% above 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 Boston?
The BLS median is $36.16 an hour in the Boston area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.26 to $47.47.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Boston?
For 1 door, basic work runs $680 to $3,300 and premium work $4,650 to $7,300. 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 Boston?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. May and August 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 Boston
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.