Patio door cost in Santa Fe, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $570 – $5,650
- Per door
- $569 – $5,656
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #158
- 1 = most expensive
Santa Fe homeowners pay roughly $570 to $5,650 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $569 to $5,656 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Santa Fe is 6% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $28.57 an hour in the Santa Fe area, 2% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Santa Fe, NM, standard level
$2,100 to $4,150
About $2,095 to $4,130 per door before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $960 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,100 | $4,150 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Santa Fe, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 53% |
| Labor | $180 | $1,500 | $2,750 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $570 | $3,100 | $5,650 | 100% |
Where the Santa Fe 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, Santa Fe wages are 0.92 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Santa Fe metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,650, compared with $1,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.8) 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 Santa Fe. The wage table below marks each row.
When to schedule patio door in Santa Fe
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Santa Fe 2 (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Santa Fe (10 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Santa Fe gets about 13 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 20 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (2.3 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 24 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 | 43 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 21 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 32 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 41 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 50 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 55 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 54 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 47 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 35 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 24 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 43 | 18 | 0.8 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Santa Fe
Because every project leans on different trades, Santa Fe's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, front door runs −4% and window replacement −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,600 | −4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Santa Fe is 0.92 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.57 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.73 and $29.66 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 34.0 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 Santa Fe metro, so we used the New Mexico statewide median: $22.57 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.73 and $23.26 an hour.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.08 an hour, 12% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.90 and $24.63 an hour. About 690 work in the metro. That is 111.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.66 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $35. At the 25th percentile ($23.73) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 1.2% or 5.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 61,770 jobs in the Santa Fe area. That makes it the 282nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.73 | $28.57 | $29.66 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $18.73 | $22.57 | $23.26 | $27.44 | 0.82 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.90 | $21.08 | $24.63 | $23.84 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Santa Fe
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Santa Fe 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
$570 to $2,600
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,100 to $4,150
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,600 to $5,650
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $570 – $2,600 | $2,100 – $4,150 | $3,600 – $5,650 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,200 | $4,200 – $8,250 | $7,250 – $11,300 |
How Santa Fe compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Colorado Springs is the priciest of the group at $3,200. Amarillo is the cheapest at $2,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NMthis page | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | |
| Albuquerque, NM40 miles | $570 – $5,700 | $3,150 | +1% |
| Pueblo, CO200 miles | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | +2% |
| Las Cruces, NM225 miles | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −2% |
| Amarillo, TX230 miles | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −8% |
| Colorado Springs, CO240 miles | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +3% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $570 – $5,700 | $3,100 | level |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Santa Fe comes in at #158 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Santa Fe is 0% below the New Mexico figure.
Other New Mexico metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $570 – $5,700 | $3,150 | +1% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Santa Fe's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Santa Fe against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | +2% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | −4% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $530 – $5,150 | $2,850 | −9% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $530 – $5,100 | $2,850 | −9% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Santa Fe bid
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).
New opening versus replacement
Cutting a new opening in a wall adds framing, header and finish work compared with a like-for-like swap.
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Patio door in Santa Fe: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Santa Fe?
For 1 door, expect $570 to $5,650 in the Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe?
About $569 to $5,656 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 Santa Fe or Albuquerque?
Albuquerque is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,150, which is 1% more than Santa Fe ($3,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Santa Fe?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $1,500 out of $3,100. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Santa Fe?
$1,150 to $11,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Santa Fe?
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 Santa Fe area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Santa Fe expensive for patio door compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Santa Fe is 0% 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 Santa Fe?
The BLS median is $28.57 an hour in the Santa Fe area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.73 to $29.66.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Santa Fe?
For 1 door, basic work runs $570 to $2,600 and premium work $3,600 to $5,650. 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 Santa Fe?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through November. February 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 Santa Fe
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.