Patio door cost in Joplin, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $550 – $5,350
- Per door
- $547 – $5,374
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #229
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a patio door in Joplin, plan on $550 to $5,350 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $547 to $5,374 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.34 an hour in the Joplin area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Joplin, MO, standard level
$2,000 to $3,950
About $1,995 to $3,926 per door before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $880 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Joplin, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,600 | $2,850 | 54% |
| Labor | $170 | $1,350 | $2,550 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $550 | $2,950 | $5,350 | 100% |
Why Joplin prices look the way they do
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, Joplin wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Joplin metro is 94.2 (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 (85.7) 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 Joplin. The wage table below marks each row.
Climate in Joplin: timing your patio door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Joplin Regional Airport (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 Joplin (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Joplin gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (6.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 1.9 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 53 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 | 45 | 25 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 50 | 29 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 60 | 37 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 56 | 6.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 70 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 68 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 82 | 59 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 37 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 48 | 29 | 2.6 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Joplin bid
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.
Related projects, priced for Joplin
Because every project leans on different trades, Joplin's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −8% and storm door −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,700 | −10% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,400 | −8% |
Joplin 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 Joplin is 0.85 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.34 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.37 and $32.04 an hour. BLS counts 300 of them working in the area, 34.4 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 Joplin metro, so we used the Missouri statewide median: $24.73 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.98 and $34.46 an hour.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.43 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.72 and $30.15 an hour. About 1,020 work in the metro. That is 117.0 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 ($32.04 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $290. At the 25th percentile ($19.37) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 9.7% or 4.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 87,190 jobs in the Joplin area. That makes it the 224th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $19.37 | $23.34 | $32.04 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $17.98 | $24.73 | $34.46 | $27.44 | 0.90 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.72 | $23.43 | $30.15 | $23.84 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Joplin
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Joplin 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
$550 to $2,500
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,000 to $3,950
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,450 to $5,350
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $550 – $2,500 | $2,000 – $3,950 | $3,450 – $5,350 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $4,950 | $4,000 – $7,850 | $6,900 – $10,700 |
Joplin against nearby metros and the rest of Missouri
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Kansas City is the priciest of the group at $3,200. Fort Smith is the cheapest at $2,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MOthis page | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | |
| Fayetteville, AR70 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −2% |
| Springfield, MO75 miles | $550 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +2% |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −3% |
| Fort Smith, AR115 miles | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −6% |
| Kansas City, MO125 miles | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +9% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | +8% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Joplin comes in at #229 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Joplin is 7% below the Missouri figure.
Other Missouri metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $630 – $6,400 | $3,500 | +19% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +9% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $550 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +2% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $560 – $5,600 | $3,050 | +4% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $560 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Joplin's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Joplin against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −2% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −2% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $610 – $6,300 | $3,450 | +17% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +9% |
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Patio door in Joplin: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Joplin?
For 1 door, expect $550 to $5,350 in the Joplin area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,950. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Joplin?
About $547 to $5,374 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 Joplin or Fayetteville?
Fayetteville is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,900, which is 2% less than Joplin ($2,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Joplin?
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 Joplin?
$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 Joplin?
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 Joplin area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Joplin expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Missouri?
Joplin is 7% below the Missouri statewide estimate ($3,200 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Joplin?
The BLS median is $23.34 an hour in the Joplin area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.37 to $32.04.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Joplin?
For 1 door, basic work runs $550 to $2,500 and premium work $3,450 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 Joplin?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January and February 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 Joplin
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.