Patio door cost in Youngstown, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $570 – $5,700
- Per door
- $569 – $5,724
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #148
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a patio door in Youngstown, plan on $570 to $5,700 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $569 to $5,724 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. 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 Youngstown, OH, standard level
$2,100 to $4,200
About $2,115 to $4,177 per door before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,000 | $2,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,100 | $4,200 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Youngstown, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 51% |
| Labor | $190 | $1,550 | $2,900 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $570 | $3,150 | $5,700 | 100% |
Where the Youngstown 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, Youngstown wages are 0.97 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Youngstown 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 (87.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Youngstown labor market for patio door
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 Youngstown is 0.97 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $27.39 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $35.03 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 28.7 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 $28.26 an hour, which is in line with the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $22.21 and $30.44 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 3.7 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 $23.45 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.61 and $28.94 an hour. About 2,000 work in the metro. That is 124.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.03 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $250. At the 25th percentile ($21.75) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 8.0% or 5.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 160,160 jobs in the Youngstown-Warren area. That makes it the 148th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.75 | $27.39 | $35.03 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $22.21 | $28.26 | $30.44 | $27.44 | 1.03 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.61 | $23.45 | $28.94 | $23.84 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Youngstown 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.
Planning more than one job in Youngstown?
Because every project leans on different trades, Youngstown's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −5% and garage door −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $470 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $890 | −6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,150 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $660 – $3,450 | −6% |
Cost by quality level and size in Youngstown
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Youngstown 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 $2,650
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,100 to $4,200
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 – $2,650 | $2,100 – $4,200 | $3,650 – $5,700 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,250 | $4,250 – $8,350 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
Climate in Youngstown: timing your patio door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Youngstown Rgnl Ap (10 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 Youngstown (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.
Youngstown gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 68 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and September (4.3 inches in July). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 8 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 | 34 | 19 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 21 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 28 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 38 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 48 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 60 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 59 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 52 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 33 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 26 | 3.2 | Cold |
How Youngstown compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $3,150 to $3,250 across Youngstown and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OHthis page | $570 – $5,700 | $3,150 | |
| Akron, OH30 miles | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +2% |
| Canton, OH40 miles | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | level |
| Cleveland, OH45 miles | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA70 miles | $600 – $5,950 | $3,250 | +4% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $580 – $5,700 | $3,150 | level |
| Ohio (statewide) | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +3% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Youngstown comes in at #148 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Youngstown is 3% below the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $590 – $6,050 | $3,350 | +6% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +3% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +2% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +2% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +2% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $580 – $5,950 | $3,250 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Youngstown's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Youngstown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $600 – $6,050 | $3,350 | +6% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −8% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −8% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $640 – $6,450 | $3,550 | +12% |
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Patio door in Youngstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Youngstown?
For 1 door, expect $570 to $5,700 in the Youngstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $4,200. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Youngstown?
About $569 to $5,724 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 Youngstown or Akron?
Akron is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,200, which is 2% more than Youngstown ($3,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Youngstown?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $1,550 out of $3,150. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Youngstown?
$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 Youngstown?
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 Youngstown area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Youngstown expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Ohio?
Youngstown is 3% 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 Youngstown?
The BLS median is $27.39 an hour in the Youngstown area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.75 to $35.03.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Youngstown?
For 1 door, basic work runs $570 to $2,650 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 Youngstown?
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 Youngstown
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.