Patio door cost in Portland, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $670 – $6,850
- Per door
- $668 – $6,868
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +14%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #12
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a patio door in the Portland area: $670 to $6,850 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 14% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $35.44 an hour in the Portland area, 22% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Portland, OR, standard level
$2,550 to $5,000
About $2,528 to $5,008 per door before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $2,350 |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,550 | $5,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Portland, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $1,800 | $3,150 | 47% |
| Labor | $250 | $2,000 | $3,700 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $670 | $3,750 | $6,850 | 100% |
Why Portland prices look the way they do
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, Portland wages are 1.24 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Portland is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,700 nationally becomes $1,800 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.4: $0 to $0.
Related projects, priced for Portland
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Portland wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (+13%) and front door lowest (+9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,050 – $16,500 | +11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,700 | +9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +12% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,450 – $16,900 | +12% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $810 – $4,150 | +13% |
Who does the work: Portland 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 Portland the blend is 1.24.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $35.44 an hour, 22% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.53 and $49.78 an hour. About 9,210 work in the metro. That is 76.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Glaziers (47-2121), 30% of the weighting: a median of $35.51 an hour, 29% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $26.66 and $48.76 an hour. About 390 work in the metro. That is 3.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.25 an hour, which is 18% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.80 and $33.18 an hour. BLS counts 8,860 of them working in the area, 73.3 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 $470 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $230. That is a swing of roughly 6.0% to 12.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro has 1,208,410 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 25th 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% | $28.53 | $35.44 | $49.78 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $26.66 | $35.51 | $48.76 | $27.44 | 1.29 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.80 | $28.25 | $33.18 | $23.84 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.24 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Portland 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).
The best months for patio door in Portland
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Portland Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Portland: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Portland gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (5.8 inches in December). The station averages about 15 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 | 36 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 37 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 40 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 44 | 2.9 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 49 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 54 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 59 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 59 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 54 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 47 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 41 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 36 | 5.8 | Workable |
Is Portland cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Portland is the priciest of the group. Bend is the cheapest at $3,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ORthis page | $670 – $6,850 | $3,750 | |
| Salem, OR50 miles | $640 – $6,500 | $3,550 | −5% |
| Olympia, WA95 miles | $670 – $6,850 | $3,750 | level |
| Yakima, WA100 miles | $640 – $6,400 | $3,500 | −7% |
| Eugene, OR115 miles | $640 – $6,450 | $3,550 | −6% |
| Bend, OR125 miles | $630 – $6,250 | $3,450 | −8% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $640 – $6,450 | $3,550 | −6% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Portland ranks #12 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Portland is 6% above the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $640 – $6,500 | $3,550 | −5% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $640 – $6,450 | $3,550 | −6% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $630 – $6,250 | $3,450 | −8% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $630 – $6,300 | $3,450 | −8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Portland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −21% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | −15% |
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $630 – $6,400 | $3,500 | −7% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $690 – $7,200 | $3,950 | +5% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Portland
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Portland. 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
$670 to $3,150
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,550 to $5,000
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$4,400 to $6,850
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $670 – $3,150 | $2,550 – $5,000 | $4,400 – $6,850 |
| two doors | $1,350 – $6,300 | $5,050 – $10,000 | $8,800 – $13,700 |
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Patio door in Portland: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Portland?
For 1 door, expect $670 to $6,850 in the Portland area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,550 to $5,000. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Portland?
About $668 to $6,868 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 Portland or Salem?
Salem is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,550, which is 5% less than Portland ($3,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Portland?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $3,750. Materials are 47% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Portland?
$1,350 to $13,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Portland?
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 Portland area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Portland expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Oregon?
Portland is 6% above the Oregon statewide estimate ($3,550 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Portland?
The BLS median is $35.44 an hour in the Portland area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.53 to $49.78.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Portland?
For 1 door, basic work runs $670 to $3,150 and premium work $4,400 to $6,850. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+Is there a bad season to install a patio door in Portland?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Patio door near Portland
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.