Patio door cost in Nebraska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $550 – $5,400
- Per door
- $549 – $5,417
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $3,300
- Metros covered
- 2
Across Nebraska, a patio door costs about $550 to $5,400 for 1 door. Statewide, that midpoint is 10% below the US figure of $3,300. Carpenters earn a median $24.19 an hour in Nebraska (US: $29.12).
Inside Nebraska, the metros we cover range from $2,950 (Lincoln) to $3,000 (Omaha) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Nebraska (statewide), standard level
$2,000 to $3,950
About $2,009 to $3,956 per door before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $900 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Nebraska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 54% |
| Labor | $170 | $1,400 | $2,600 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $550 | $3,000 | $5,400 | 100% |
Nebraska labor market for patio door
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.86 for Nebraska.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.19 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.77 and $30.09 an hour. BLS counts 5,710 of them working in the state, 55.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 30%) the local median is $24.13 an hour, which is 12% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $20.53 and $31.86 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the state, 4.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.38 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.36 and $29.20 an hour. About 9,850 work in the state. That is 96.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.09 an hour) would add about $190 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.77) would take off about $80. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,024,370 jobs across Nebraska (May 2025), which is 0.7% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.77 | $24.19 | $30.09 | $29.12 | 0.83 | state |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $20.53 | $24.13 | $31.86 | $27.44 | 0.88 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.36 | $24.38 | $29.20 | $23.84 | 1.02 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Nebraska metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $3,000, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | $550 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Lincoln, NE | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −1% |
Related projects, priced for Nebraska
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Nebraska wages and prices. Against national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−7%) and wood deck lowest (−9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −7% |
How Nebraska compares with nearby states
Nebraska ranks 42 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for patio door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $4,100 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $2,850, both for 1 door at the midpoint. Nebraska sits at $3,000. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 190 miles away | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | +6% |
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −2% |
| Kansas | 220 miles away | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | +2% |
| Missouri | 270 miles away | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | +7% |
| Minnesota | 320 miles away | $620 – $6,350 | $3,500 | +17% |
Nebraska seasons and patio door
Season matters for patio door. For each Nebraska metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Nebraska metro on the list has 9 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 29 inches a year in Lincoln to 32 in Omaha.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 15 | 88 | 32 | 9: March through November |
| Lincoln | 14 | 89 | 29 | 9: March through November |
Quality levels and sizes in Nebraska
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Nebraska wages and prices. The grid 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 $5,400
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $550 – $2,500 | $2,000 – $3,950 | $3,450 – $5,400 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $5,000 | $4,000 – $7,900 | $6,950 – $10,800 |
Patio door: what moves the price in Nebraska
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.
Glass
Low-E, tempered and hurricane-rated glass cost more than basic single-pane glass.
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Patio door in Nebraska: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Nebraska?
$550 to $5,400 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Nebraska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Nebraska is cheapest for patio door?
Lincoln at about $2,950 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Omaha at $3,000.
+Is patio door cheaper in Nebraska than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $3,000 against $3,300 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Nebraska?
About 46% ($1,400). Materials are 54%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.86x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Nebraska?
The BLS statewide median is $24.19 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.77 to $30.09.
+Where does Nebraska rank for patio door costs?
42nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,000 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Nebraska?
For 1 door, basic work runs $550 to $2,500 and premium work $3,450 to $5,400. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+Does the season matter for patio door in Nebraska?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Nebraska metros we cover, Omaha has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Patio door by city in Nebraska
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.