Patio door cost in Sioux Falls, SD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $550 – $5,350
- Per door
- $549 – $5,375
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #224
- 1 = most expensive
Sioux Falls homeowners pay roughly $550 to $5,350 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $549 to $5,375 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Sioux Falls is 10% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.75 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Sioux Falls, SD, standard level
$2,000 to $3,950
About $1,997 to $3,927 per door before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Sioux Falls, SD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,600 | $2,850 | 55% |
| Labor | $170 | $1,350 | $2,500 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $550 | $2,950 | $5,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Sioux Falls number
Labor is 45% 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 Sioux Falls the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sioux Falls metro is 95.5 (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 (90.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Sioux Falls quotes can differ
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.
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 Sioux Falls is 0.84 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.75 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.22 and $29.38 an hour. BLS counts 1,640 of them working in the area, 91.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.88 an hour, which is 17% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $21.50 and $24.78 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the area, 3.9 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 $23.23 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.51 and $26.60 an hour. About 1,270 work in the metro. That is 71.1 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 ($29.38 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($22.22) it shrinks by about $50. The total moves by 6.3% or 1.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 178,590 jobs in the Sioux Falls area. That makes it the 130th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.22 | $23.75 | $29.38 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $21.50 | $22.88 | $24.78 | $27.44 | 0.83 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $20.51 | $23.23 | $26.60 | $23.84 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
How Sioux Falls compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Sioux Falls. Lincoln comes closest at about $2,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SDthis page | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | |
| Sioux City, IA75 miles | $560 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +4% |
| Omaha, NE160 miles | $550 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +2% |
| St. Cloud, MN185 miles | $590 – $6,050 | $3,300 | +12% |
| Lincoln, NE185 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | level |
| Des Moines, IA210 miles | $580 – $5,950 | $3,250 | +10% |
| South Dakota (statewide) | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Sioux Falls comes in at #224 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Sioux Falls is 1% above the South Dakota figure.
Other South Dakota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Sioux Falls's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −3% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $660 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +24% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +8% |
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +10% |
When to schedule patio door in Sioux Falls
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Sioux Falls (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 Sioux Falls (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.
Sioux Falls gets about 28 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 45 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.2 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.6 and 1.2 inches. The station averages about 15 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 | 27 | 9 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 13 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 24 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 36 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 48 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 59 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 63 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 61 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 52 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 38 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 45 | 25 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 32 | 13 | 0.8 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Sioux Falls
Because every project leans on different trades, Sioux Falls's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −7% and wood deck −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Sioux Falls
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sioux Falls 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
$550 to $2,500
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,000 to $3,950
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,450 to $5,350
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $550 – $2,500 | $2,000 – $3,950 | $3,450 – $5,350 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $4,950 | $4,000 – $7,850 | $6,900 – $10,700 |
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Patio door in Sioux Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Sioux Falls?
For 1 door, expect $550 to $5,350 in the Sioux Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,950. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Sioux Falls?
About $549 to $5,375 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 Sioux Falls or Sioux City?
Sioux City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,100, which is 4% more than Sioux Falls ($2,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux Falls?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $2,950. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Sioux Falls?
$1,100 to $10,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Sioux Falls?
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 Sioux Falls area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux Falls expensive for patio door compared with the rest of South Dakota?
Sioux Falls is 1% above the South Dakota statewide estimate ($2,950 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in South Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Sioux Falls?
The BLS median is $23.75 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.22 to $29.38.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Sioux Falls?
For 1 door, basic work runs $550 to $2,500 and premium work $3,450 to $5,350. 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 Sioux Falls?
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 Sioux Falls
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.