Patio door cost in Billings, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $570 – $5,700
- Per door
- $572 – $5,704
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #150
- 1 = most expensive
A patio door in Billings, MT usually costs $570 to $5,700 for 1 door. That works out to about $572 to $5,704 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $160 less. Carpenters earn a median of $28.34 an hour in the Billings area, 3% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Billings, MT, standard level
$2,100 to $4,150
About $2,112 to $4,164 per door before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $980 | $2,050 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,100 | $4,150 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Billings, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 52% |
| Labor | $190 | $1,500 | $2,800 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $570 | $3,150 | $5,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Billings 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, Billings wages are 0.94 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Billings is at 96.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,700 nationally becomes $1,650 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.5: $0 to $0.
Billings 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, Billings Logan Intl Ap (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Billings 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.
Billings gets about 14 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 57 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and November are the driest, at 0.9 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 32 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 | 36 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 20 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 27 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 35 | 1.7 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 44 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 52 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 59 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 58 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 49 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 37 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 27 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 19 | 0.6 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Billings
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 Billings the blend is 0.94.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.34 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.84 and $30.83 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 56.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Glaziers (47-2121), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.85 an hour, 13% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.22 and $29.37 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 10.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.00 an hour, which is 4% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $27.70 an hour. BLS counts 850 of them working in the area, 90.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $80 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $150. That is a swing of roughly 4.7% to 2.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Billings has 93,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 213th 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% | $23.84 | $28.34 | $30.83 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $23.22 | $23.85 | $29.37 | $27.44 | 0.87 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.55 | $23.00 | $27.70 | $23.84 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
How Billings compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Bozeman is the priciest of the group at $3,200. Rapid City is the cheapest at $2,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MTthis page | $570 – $5,700 | $3,150 | |
| Bozeman, MT115 miles | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | +2% |
| Idaho Falls, ID225 miles | $570 – $5,700 | $3,100 | level |
| Missoula, MT275 miles | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | −1% |
| Logan, UT300 miles | $560 – $5,500 | $3,000 | −4% |
| Rapid City, SD305 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −6% |
| Montana (statewide) | $570 – $5,700 | $3,150 | level |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Billings ranks #150 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Billings is 0% above the Montana figure.
Elsewhere in Montana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | +2% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Billings against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $660 – $6,950 | $3,800 | +21% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $550 – $5,500 | $3,000 | −4% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $530 – $5,100 | $2,800 | −10% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $630 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +16% |
Why two Billings 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.
Related projects, priced for Billings
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Billings wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−2%) and window replacement lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,350 – $14,700 | −3% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −2% |
Billings: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Billings. 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
$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 – $8,350 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
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Patio door in Billings: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Billings?
For 1 door, expect $570 to $5,700 in the Billings 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 Billings?
About $572 to $5,704 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 Billings or Bozeman?
Bozeman is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,200, which is 2% more than Billings ($3,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Billings?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $1,500 out of $3,150. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Billings?
$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 Billings?
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 Billings area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Billings expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Montana?
Billings is 0% above the Montana statewide estimate ($3,150 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Montana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Billings?
The BLS median is $28.34 an hour in the Billings area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.84 to $30.83.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Billings?
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 Billings?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. August 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 Billings
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.