Patio door cost in Pennsylvania
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $600 – $5,950
- Per door
- $597 – $5,970
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $3,300
- Metros covered
- 12
Pennsylvania prices for patio door: $600 to $5,950 for 1 door, or $597 to $5,970 per door without the permit. The state midpoint is 0% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $28.54 an hour.
Inside Pennsylvania, the metros we cover range from $3,150 (Erie) to $3,350 (York) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Pennsylvania (statewide), standard level
$2,200 to $4,350
About $2,209 to $4,358 per door before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,200 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $2,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,200 | $4,350 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Pennsylvania
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $1,700 | $3,000 | 51% |
| Labor | $200 | $1,600 | $3,000 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $600 | $3,300 | $5,950 | 100% |
Why two Pennsylvania quotes can differ
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.
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.
Basic, standard or premium: Pennsylvania prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from one sliding door to two doors.
Basic
$600 to $2,750
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,200 to $4,350
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,800 to $5,950
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $600 – $2,750 | $2,200 – $4,350 | $3,800 – $5,950 |
| two doors | $1,200 – $5,500 | $4,400 – $8,700 | $7,650 – $11,900 |
Pennsylvania metro-by-metro prices
4 of the 12 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $3,300, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| York, PA | $610 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +2% |
| Scranton, PA | $600 – $6,050 | $3,300 | +1% |
| Allentown, PA | $600 – $6,050 | $3,300 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $600 – $6,050 | $3,300 | +1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $600 – $5,950 | $3,250 | level |
| Altoona, PA | $600 – $5,950 | $3,250 | −1% |
| Reading, PA | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −1% |
| State College, PA | $590 – $5,850 | $3,250 | −2% |
| Harrisburg, PA | $590 – $5,850 | $3,200 | −2% |
| Lancaster, PA | $590 – $5,800 | $3,200 | −3% |
| Chambersburg, PA | $580 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −4% |
| Erie, PA | $580 – $5,700 | $3,150 | −4% |
If you are planning more than one job in Pennsylvania
Each project weights the trades differently, so Pennsylvania's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, window replacement is level and storm door −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $15,000 | level |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,100 | −1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | −1% |
When Pennsylvania weather lets you install
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Pennsylvania is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Philadelphia has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Pennsylvania at 11 months (February through December); Erie has the shortest at 8 (April through November). Rainfall runs from 39 inches a year in Scranton to 47 inches in Allentown.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 27 | 88 | 45 | 11: February through December |
| Pittsburgh | 22 | 83 | 41 | 9: March through November |
| Allentown | 22 | 86 | 47 | 9: March through November |
| Harrisburg | 22 | 85 | 45 | 9: March through November |
| Scranton | 20 | 85 | 39 | 9: March through November |
| Lancaster | 22 | 87 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| York | 21 | 88 | 46 | 11: February through December |
| Reading | 23 | 87 | 45 | 9: March through November |
| Erie | 21 | 81 | 43 | 8: April through November |
| State College | 21 | 81 | 42 | 9: March through November |
| Chambersburg | 23 | 85 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| Altoona | 19 | 81 | 45 | 9: March through November |
Pennsylvania against its neighbors
Pennsylvania ranks 20 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for patio door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $4,100 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $2,850, both for 1 door at the midpoint. Pennsylvania sits at $3,300. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 70 miles away | $620 – $6,200 | $3,400 | +4% |
| Delaware | 100 miles away | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | −2% |
| New Jersey | 100 miles away | $650 – $6,550 | $3,600 | +10% |
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $660 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +11% |
| New York | 140 miles away | $660 – $6,700 | $3,700 | +12% |
Wages behind the Pennsylvania number
Pennsylvania's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.00 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.54 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $35.92 an hour. About 30,630 work in the state. That is 50.5 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 $28.27 an hour, 3% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $22.50 and $34.17 an hour. About 1,510 work in the state. That is 2.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.70 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.99 and $29.70 an hour. BLS counts 55,590 of them working in the state, 91.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($35.92 an hour) would add about $240 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.01) would take off about $180. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 6,064,600 jobs across Pennsylvania (May 2025), which is 3.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.01 | $28.54 | $35.92 | $29.12 | 0.98 | state |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $22.50 | $28.27 | $34.17 | $27.44 | 1.03 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $19.99 | $23.70 | $29.70 | $23.84 | 0.99 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
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Patio door in Pennsylvania: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Pennsylvania?
$600 to $5,950 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Pennsylvania can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Pennsylvania is cheapest for patio door?
Erie at about $3,150 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is York at $3,350.
+Is patio door cheaper in Pennsylvania than the US average?
It is 0% cheaper: $3,300 against $3,300 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Pennsylvania?
About 49% ($1,600). Materials are 51%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.00x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Pennsylvania?
The BLS statewide median is $28.54 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.01 to $35.92.
+Where does Pennsylvania rank for patio door costs?
20th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,300 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Pennsylvania?
For 1 door, basic work runs $600 to $2,750 and premium work $3,800 to $5,950. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+Does the season matter for patio door in Pennsylvania?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Pennsylvania metros we cover, Philadelphia has the most comfortable months (11 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Patio door by city in Pennsylvania
- York, PA$3,350 midpoint
- Scranton, PA$3,300 midpoint
- Allentown, PA$3,300 midpoint
- Philadelphia, PA$3,300 midpoint
- Pittsburgh, PA$3,250 midpoint
- Altoona, PA$3,250 midpoint
- Reading, PA$3,250 midpoint
- State College, PA$3,250 midpoint
- Harrisburg, PA$3,200 midpoint
- Lancaster, PA$3,200 midpoint
- Chambersburg, PA$3,150 midpoint
- Erie, PA$3,150 midpoint
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.