Patio door cost in Albuquerque, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $570 – $5,700
- Per door
- $572 – $5,697
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #151
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a patio door in the Albuquerque area: $570 to $5,700 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 5% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $28.89 an hour in the Albuquerque area, 1% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Albuquerque, NM, standard level
$2,100 to $4,150
About $2,110 to $4,160 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 Albuquerque, NM
| 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% |
Why Albuquerque prices look the way they do
Labor is 48% 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 Albuquerque the blended ratio comes out at 0.94.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Albuquerque is at 96.1 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 95.5: $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Albuquerque
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Albuquerque wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, storm door comes out highest (−3%) 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 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,600 | −4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,550 | −4% |
The best months for patio door in Albuquerque
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Albuquerque Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Albuquerque are August through May: 10 of 12. Outside them, June and July have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Albuquerque gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 8 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (1.6 inches in July). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.4 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 64 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 | 48 | 26 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 30 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 36 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 43 | 0.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 52 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 62 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 67 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 58 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 46 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 34 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 27 | 0.5 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Albuquerque bid
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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Albuquerque
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Albuquerque. 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 – $8,300 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
Who does the work: Albuquerque trade wages
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 Albuquerque the blend is 0.94.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.89 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $31.48 an hour. About 1,940 work in the metro. That is 47.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Glaziers (47-2121), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.67 an hour, 17% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $20.36 and $24.77 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 5.9 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 $22.55 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.48 and $29.20 an hour. BLS counts 3,860 of them working in the area, 95.4 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 $85 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $190. That is a swing of roughly 6.0% to 2.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Albuquerque has 404,700 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 62nd 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% | $23.21 | $28.89 | $31.48 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $20.36 | $22.67 | $24.77 | $27.44 | 0.83 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.48 | $22.55 | $29.20 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Is Albuquerque cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Albuquerque. El Paso is the lowest at about $2,700 (midpoint, 1 door), 255 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NMthis page | $570 – $5,700 | $3,150 | |
| Santa Fe, NM40 miles | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | −1% |
| Las Cruces, NM195 miles | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −3% |
| Pueblo, CO235 miles | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | +2% |
| El Paso, TX255 miles | $520 – $4,950 | $2,700 | −13% |
| Amarillo, TX255 miles | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −9% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $570 – $5,700 | $3,100 | level |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Albuquerque ranks #151 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Albuquerque is 0% above the New Mexico figure.
Elsewhere in New Mexico
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −3% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albuquerque against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $610 – $6,350 | $3,500 | +11% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $610 – $6,150 | $3,400 | +8% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $550 – $5,500 | $3,000 | −4% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $580 – $5,950 | $3,250 | +4% |
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Patio door in Albuquerque: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Albuquerque?
For 1 door, expect $570 to $5,700 in the Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?
About $572 to $5,697 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 Albuquerque or Santa Fe?
Santa Fe is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,100, which is 1% less than Albuquerque ($3,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albuquerque?
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 Albuquerque?
$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 Albuquerque?
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 Albuquerque area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albuquerque expensive for patio door compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Albuquerque is 0% above the New Mexico statewide estimate ($3,100 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Mexico; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Albuquerque?
The BLS median is $28.89 an hour in the Albuquerque area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.21 to $31.48.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Albuquerque?
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 Albuquerque?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through May. 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 Albuquerque
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.