Patio door cost in Ann Arbor, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $580 – $5,900
- Per door
- $579 – $5,878
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #113
- 1 = most expensive
Ann Arbor homeowners pay roughly $580 to $5,900 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $579 to $5,878 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Ann Arbor is almost level. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.7).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Ann Arbor, MI, standard level
$2,150 to $4,300
About $2,169 to $4,288 per door before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,150 | $4,300 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Ann Arbor, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 49% |
| Labor | $200 | $1,650 | $3,050 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $580 | $3,250 | $5,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Ann Arbor number
Labor is 51% 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 Ann Arbor the blended ratio comes out at 1.02.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Ann Arbor 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 (100.9) 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 Ann Arbor. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Ann Arbor
Because every project leans on different trades, Ann Arbor's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, wood deck runs level and window replacement −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −1% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,100 | level |
| Garage door | 1 door | $710 – $3,650 | −1% |
When to schedule patio door in Ann Arbor
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ann Arbor Muni Ap (5 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 Ann Arbor (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.
Ann Arbor gets about 30 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (3.6 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.9 and 2.1 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 32 | 15 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 16 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 25 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 35 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 54 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 57 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 57 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 48 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 38 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 30 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 22 | 1.7 | Cold |
Ann Arbor against nearby metros and the rest of Michigan
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 $3,150 to $3,350 across Ann Arbor and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MIthis page | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | |
| Detroit, MI45 miles | $610 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +4% |
| Toledo, OH50 miles | $580 – $5,950 | $3,250 | +1% |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −2% |
| Flint, MI55 miles | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −2% |
| Saginaw, MI75 miles | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −2% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | −1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Ann Arbor comes in at #113 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Ann Arbor is 1% above the Michigan figure.
Other Michigan metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $610 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +4% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $560 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −4% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −2% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −2% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $560 – $5,650 | $3,100 | −4% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Ann Arbor's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ann Arbor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −10% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −2% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $550 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −7% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $670 – $6,850 | $3,750 | +17% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Ann Arbor is 1.02 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $31.33 an hour, which is 8% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.61 and $36.52 an hour. BLS counts 640 of them working in the area, 29.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Ann Arbor metro, so we used the Michigan statewide median: $25.37 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.83 and $29.89 an hour.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.64 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.85 and $29.71 an hour. About 1,680 work in the metro. That is 76.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $170. At the 25th percentile ($26.61) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 5.3% or 4.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 219,730 jobs in the Ann Arbor area. That makes it the 110th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.14% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $26.61 | $31.33 | $36.52 | $29.12 | 1.08 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $22.83 | $25.37 | $29.89 | $27.44 | 0.92 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $19.85 | $23.64 | $29.71 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Why two Ann Arbor 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Ann Arbor
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Ann Arbor 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
$580 to $2,700
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,150 to $4,300
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,750 to $5,900
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $580 – $2,700 | $2,150 – $4,300 | $3,750 – $5,900 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,400 | $4,350 – $8,600 | $7,500 – $11,800 |
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Patio door in Ann Arbor: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Ann Arbor?
For 1 door, expect $580 to $5,900 in the Ann Arbor area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,150 to $4,300. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Ann Arbor?
About $579 to $5,878 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 Ann Arbor or Detroit?
Detroit is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,350, which is 4% more than Ann Arbor ($3,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ann Arbor?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $1,650 out of $3,250. Materials are 49% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Ann Arbor?
$1,150 to $11,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Ann Arbor?
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 Ann Arbor area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ann Arbor expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Michigan?
Ann Arbor is 1% above the Michigan statewide estimate ($3,200 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Michigan; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Ann Arbor?
The BLS median is $31.33 an hour in the Ann Arbor area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.61 to $36.52.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Ann Arbor?
For 1 door, basic work runs $580 to $2,700 and premium work $3,750 to $5,900. 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 Ann Arbor?
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 Ann Arbor
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.