Patio door cost in Traverse City, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $570 – $5,700
- Per door
- $567 – $5,687
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #153
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a patio door in Traverse City, plan on $570 to $5,700 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $567 to $5,687 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. 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 Traverse City, MI, standard level
$2,100 to $4,150
About $2,103 to $4,151 per door before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,000 | $2,050 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,100 | $4,150 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Traverse City, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 51% |
| Labor | $190 | $1,550 | $2,900 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $570 | $3,150 | $5,700 | 100% |
Where the Traverse City 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 $28.47 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Traverse City is 0.96 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 49% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Traverse City 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 (93.4) 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 Traverse City. The wage table below marks each row.
Traverse City 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 $2,950 to $3,300 across Traverse City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City, MIthis page | $570 – $5,700 | $3,150 | |
| Green Bay, WI110 miles | $580 – $5,950 | $3,250 | +4% |
| Muskegon, MI110 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −5% |
| Sheboygan, WI125 miles | $590 – $6,050 | $3,300 | +6% |
| Appleton, WI130 miles | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +5% |
| Grand Rapids, MI135 miles | $560 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −1% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +3% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Traverse City comes in at #153 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Traverse City is 3% below the Michigan figure.
Other Michigan metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $610 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +7% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $560 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −1% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +3% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | +1% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | +1% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $560 – $5,650 | $3,100 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Traverse City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Traverse City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $590 – $5,850 | $3,250 | +3% |
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $570 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −1% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −4% |
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −5% |
Cost by quality level and size in Traverse City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Traverse City 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
$570 to $2,600
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,100 to $4,150
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,650 to $5,700
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $570 – $2,600 | $2,100 – $4,150 | $3,650 – $5,700 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,250 | $4,200 – $8,300 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
Why two Traverse City quotes can differ
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).
Related projects, priced for Traverse City
Because every project leans on different trades, Traverse City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, wood deck runs −4% and window replacement −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,500 | −5% |
Traverse City 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 Traverse City is 0.96 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.47 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.71 and $30.60 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 61.4 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 Traverse City 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 $22.52 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.28 and $27.31 an hour. About 620 work in the metro. That is 90.6 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 ($30.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $70. At the 25th percentile ($22.71) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 2.2% or 6.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 68,440 jobs in the Traverse City area. That makes it the 264th 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% | $22.71 | $28.47 | $30.60 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $22.83 | $25.37 | $29.89 | $27.44 | 0.92 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.28 | $22.52 | $27.31 | $23.84 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Climate in Traverse City: timing your patio door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Traverse City Cherry Cptl Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Traverse City (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Traverse City gets about 29 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are August, September and October (3.6 inches in October). Inside the workable window, June and November are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.2 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 29 | 17 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 31 | 16 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 23 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 33 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 43 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 54 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 59 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 59 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 52 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 41 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 32 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 24 | 1.8 | Cold |
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Patio door in Traverse City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Traverse City?
For 1 door, expect $570 to $5,700 in the Traverse City area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $4,150. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Traverse City?
About $567 to $5,687 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 Traverse City or Green Bay?
Green Bay is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,250, which is 4% more than Traverse City ($3,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Traverse City?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $1,550 out of $3,150. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Traverse City?
$1,150 to $11,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Traverse City?
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 Traverse City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Traverse City expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Michigan?
Traverse City is 3% below 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 Traverse City?
The BLS median is $28.47 an hour in the Traverse City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.71 to $30.60.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Traverse City?
For 1 door, basic work runs $570 to $2,600 and premium work $3,650 to $5,700. 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 Traverse City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. June 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 Traverse City
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.