Patio door cost in Akron, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $580 – $5,850
- Per door
- $578 – $5,864
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #120
- 1 = most expensive
Akron homeowners pay roughly $580 to $5,850 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $578 to $5,864 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Akron is almost level. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Akron, OH, standard level
$2,150 to $4,300
About $2,164 to $4,278 per door before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,150 | $4,300 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Akron, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 49% |
| Labor | $200 | $1,650 | $3,050 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $580 | $3,200 | $5,850 | 100% |
What is behind the Akron number
Labor is 51% 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 Akron the blended ratio comes out at 1.02.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Akron metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,600, compared with $1,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.4) and land at $0 to $0.
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 Akron is 1.02 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.36 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.61 and $37.10 an hour. BLS counts 980 of them working in the area, 30.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 30%) the local median is $28.15 an hour, which is in line with the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.61 and $32.53 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 3.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.20 an hour, 6% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.46 and $30.39 an hour. About 3,560 work in the metro. That is 111.4 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 ($37.10 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $260. At the 25th percentile ($24.61) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 7.9% or 4.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 319,560 jobs in the Akron area. That makes it the 80th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.21% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.61 | $29.36 | $37.10 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $23.61 | $28.15 | $32.53 | $27.44 | 1.03 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.46 | $25.20 | $30.39 | $23.84 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
When to schedule patio door in Akron
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Akron Fulton Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Akron (9 of 12 months). 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.
Akron gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (3.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.5 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 14 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 | 37 | 21 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 22 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 30 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 40 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 60 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 64 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 62 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 55 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 35 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 27 | 2.0 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Akron
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Akron 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
$580 to $2,700
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,150 to $4,300
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,750 to $5,850
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $580 – $2,700 | $2,150 – $4,300 | $3,750 – $5,850 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,400 | $4,350 – $8,550 | $7,500 – $11,700 |
Akron against nearby metros and the rest of Ohio
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Akron. Wheeling is the lowest at about $3,000 (midpoint, 1 door), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OHthis page | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | |
| Canton, OH30 miles | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −2% |
| Youngstown, OH30 miles | $570 – $5,700 | $3,150 | −2% |
| Cleveland, OH35 miles | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | level |
| Wheeling, WV85 miles | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −7% |
| Pittsburgh, PA90 miles | $600 – $5,950 | $3,250 | +2% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | level |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Akron comes in at #120 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Akron is 0% below the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $590 – $6,050 | $3,350 | +3% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | level |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | level |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | level |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $580 – $5,950 | $3,250 | +1% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Akron's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Akron against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $650 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +14% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $590 – $5,850 | $3,200 | level |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $540 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −9% |
Related projects, priced for Akron
Because every project leans on different trades, Akron's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, wood deck runs −1% and front door −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,450 – $15,000 | −1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −3% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Akron bid
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 Akron: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Akron?
For 1 door, expect $580 to $5,850 in the Akron area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,150 to $4,300. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Akron?
About $578 to $5,864 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 Akron or Canton?
Canton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,150, which is 2% less than Akron ($3,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Akron?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $1,650 out of $3,200. Materials are 49% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Akron?
$1,150 to $11,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Akron?
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 Akron area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Akron expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Ohio?
Akron is 0% below the Ohio statewide estimate ($3,250 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Akron?
The BLS median is $29.36 an hour in the Akron area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.61 to $37.10.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Akron?
For 1 door, basic work runs $580 to $2,700 and premium work $3,750 to $5,850. 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 Akron?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Akron
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.