Patio door cost in Las Cruces, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $560 – $5,550
- Per door
- $561 – $5,534
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #182
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a patio door in the Las Cruces area: $560 to $5,550 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 8% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $27.42 an hour in the Las Cruces area, 6% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Las Cruces, NM, standard level
$2,050 to $4,050
About $2,053 to $4,042 per door before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $920 | $1,900 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,050 | $4,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Las Cruces, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 54% |
| Labor | $180 | $1,400 | $2,650 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $560 | $3,050 | $5,550 | 100% |
Where the Las Cruces price comes from
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, Las Cruces wages are 0.88 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Las Cruces 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 90.2: $0 to $0.
The best months for patio door in Las Cruces
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, State Univ (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 Las Cruces are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Las Cruces gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 1 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (1.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, March and April are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 109 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 | 59 | 30 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 34 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 39 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 46 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 54 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 96 | 64 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 69 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 68 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 61 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 48 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 37 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 30 | 0.6 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Las Cruces
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Las Cruces wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−5%) and window replacement lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $470 – $2,400 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,100 – $14,300 | −6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −6% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Las Cruces 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).
Las Cruces against nearby metros and the rest of New Mexico
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Las Cruces. El Paso is the lowest at about $2,700 (midpoint, 1 door), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NMthis page | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | |
| El Paso, TX95 miles | $520 – $4,950 | $2,700 | −11% |
| Albuquerque, NM195 miles | $570 – $5,700 | $3,150 | +3% |
| Santa Fe, NM225 miles | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | +2% |
| Odessa, TX255 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | −2% |
| Midland, TX285 miles | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | +2% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $570 – $5,700 | $3,100 | +2% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Las Cruces ranks #182 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Las Cruces is 2% below the New Mexico figure.
Elsewhere in New Mexico
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $570 – $5,700 | $3,150 | +3% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Las Cruces against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $560 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +1% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | +4% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −6% |
| Merced, CA | 79,510 jobs | $660 – $6,750 | $3,700 | +21% |
Who does the work: Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces the blend is 0.88.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $27.42 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.44 and $29.32 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 31.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Glaziers (47-2121), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.30 an hour, 22% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $17.69 and $22.95 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 7.5 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 $20.36 an hour, which is 15% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.32 and $24.06 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 81.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $65 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 6.5% to 2.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Las Cruces has 80,000 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 238th 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% | $21.44 | $27.42 | $29.32 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $17.69 | $21.30 | $22.95 | $27.44 | 0.78 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.32 | $20.36 | $24.06 | $23.84 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Las Cruces
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Las Cruces. 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
$560 to $2,550
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,050 to $4,050
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,550 to $5,550
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $560 – $2,550 | $2,050 – $4,050 | $3,550 – $5,550 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $5,100 | $4,100 – $8,100 | $7,100 – $11,100 |
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Patio door in Las Cruces: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Las Cruces?
For 1 door, expect $560 to $5,550 in the Las Cruces area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,050 to $4,050. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Las Cruces?
About $561 to $5,534 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 Las Cruces or El Paso?
El Paso is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,700, which is 11% less than Las Cruces ($3,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Las Cruces?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $1,400 out of $3,050. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Las Cruces?
$1,100 to $11,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Las Cruces?
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 Las Cruces area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Las Cruces expensive for patio door compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Las Cruces is 2% below 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 Las Cruces?
The BLS median is $27.42 an hour in the Las Cruces area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.44 to $29.32.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Las Cruces?
For 1 door, basic work runs $560 to $2,550 and premium work $3,550 to $5,550. 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 Las Cruces?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. March and April 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 Las Cruces
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.