Patio door cost in Philadelphia, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $600 – $6,050
- Per door
- $595 – $6,025
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #90
- 1 = most expensive
Philadelphia homeowners pay roughly $600 to $6,050 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $595 to $6,025 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Philadelphia is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $29.70 an hour in the Philadelphia area, 2% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Philadelphia, PA, standard level
$2,200 to $4,400
About $2,224 to $4,396 per door before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $2,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,200 | $4,400 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Philadelphia, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 50% |
| Labor | $210 | $1,650 | $3,100 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $600 | $3,300 | $6,050 | 100% |
Why Philadelphia 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, Philadelphia wages are 1.04 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Philadelphia metro is 96.8 (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 (102.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Related projects, priced for Philadelphia
Because every project leans on different trades, Philadelphia's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, wood deck runs level and front door −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,600 – $15,200 | level |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | level |
Cost by quality level and size in Philadelphia
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Philadelphia 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
$600 to $2,750
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,200 to $4,400
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,850 to $6,050
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $600 – $2,750 | $2,200 – $4,400 | $3,850 – $6,050 |
| two doors | $1,200 – $5,550 | $4,450 – $8,800 | $7,700 – $12,100 |
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 Philadelphia is 1.04 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.70 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.17 and $36.83 an hour. BLS counts 14,260 of them working in the area, 49.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 30%) the local median is $29.90 an hour, which is 9% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.70 and $39.04 an hour. BLS counts 710 of them working in the area, 2.5 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 $24.14 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.26 and $30.24 an hour. About 22,470 work in the metro. That is 77.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.83 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $240. At the 25th percentile ($23.17) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 7.1% or 6.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,897,830 jobs in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area. That makes it the 7th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.86% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.17 | $29.70 | $36.83 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $23.70 | $29.90 | $39.04 | $27.44 | 1.09 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.26 | $24.14 | $30.24 | $23.84 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
How Philadelphia compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Vineland is the priciest of the group at $3,500. Lancaster is the cheapest at $3,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PAthis page | $600 – $6,050 | $3,300 | |
| Vineland, NJ40 miles | $620 – $6,350 | $3,500 | +5% |
| Trenton, NJ40 miles | $620 – $6,300 | $3,450 | +4% |
| Reading, PA50 miles | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −2% |
| Lancaster, PA50 miles | $590 – $5,800 | $3,200 | −4% |
| Atlantic City, NJ50 miles | $610 – $6,200 | $3,400 | +3% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $600 – $5,950 | $3,300 | −1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Philadelphia comes in at #90 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Philadelphia is 1% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $600 – $5,950 | $3,250 | −1% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $600 – $6,050 | $3,300 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $590 – $5,850 | $3,200 | −3% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $600 – $6,050 | $3,300 | level |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $590 – $5,800 | $3,200 | −4% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $610 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Philadelphia's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Philadelphia against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $630 – $6,300 | $3,450 | +5% |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $570 – $5,500 | $3,050 | −8% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $570 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −8% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $580 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −6% |
When to schedule patio door in Philadelphia
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Philadelphia Ne Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Philadelphia (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Philadelphia gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (4.5 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.6 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 29 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 | 42 | 27 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 28 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 53 | 35 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 54 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 64 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 69 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 68 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 60 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 68 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 38 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 31 | 4.0 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Philadelphia?
For 1 door, expect $600 to $6,050 in the Philadelphia area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,200 to $4,400. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Philadelphia?
About $595 to $6,025 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 Philadelphia or Vineland?
Vineland is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,500, which is 5% more than Philadelphia ($3,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Philadelphia?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $1,650 out of $3,300. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Philadelphia?
$1,200 to $12,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Philadelphia expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia is 1% above the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($3,300 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $29.70 an hour in the Philadelphia area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.17 to $36.83.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Philadelphia?
For 1 door, basic work runs $600 to $2,750 and premium work $3,850 to $6,050. 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 Philadelphia?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February 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 Philadelphia
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.