Patio door cost in Clarksville, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $550 – $5,400
- Per door
- $552 – $5,397
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #216
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a patio door in Clarksville, plan on $550 to $5,400 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $552 to $5,397 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.60 an hour in the Clarksville area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Clarksville, TN, standard level
$2,000 to $3,950
About $2,006 to $3,943 per door before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Clarksville, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 55% |
| Labor | $170 | $1,350 | $2,500 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $550 | $2,950 | $5,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Clarksville 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 Clarksville the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Clarksville metro is 96.2 (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 (90.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Clarksville. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Clarksville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Clarksville 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 $5,400
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $550 – $2,500 | $2,000 – $3,950 | $3,450 – $5,400 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $5,000 | $4,000 – $7,900 | $6,900 – $10,800 |
Climate in Clarksville: timing your patio door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Clarksville Wwtp (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Clarksville (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Clarksville gets about 54 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and December (5.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and September are the driest, at 4.0 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 57 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 | 47 | 28 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 31 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 38 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 57 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 65 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 69 | 4.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 67 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 60 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 72 | 48 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 31 | 4.9 | Workable |
Patio door: what moves the price in Clarksville
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).
Clarksville 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 Clarksville is 0.84 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.60 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $28.68 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 28.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Clarksville metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $23.37 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.42 and $28.39 an hour.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.58 an hour, 5% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.07 and $28.47 an hour. About 1,140 work in the metro. That is 110.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.68 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $170. At the 25th percentile ($21.48) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 5.6% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 103,220 jobs in the Clarksville area. That makes it the 200th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.48 | $23.60 | $28.68 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $21.42 | $23.37 | $28.39 | $27.44 | 0.85 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.07 | $22.58 | $28.47 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
How Clarksville compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Clarksville. Huntsville is the lowest at about $2,950 (midpoint, 1 door), 140 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TNthis page | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | |
| Nashville, TN65 miles | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | +6% |
| Bowling Green, KY70 miles | $560 – $5,500 | $3,050 | +2% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +11% |
| Jackson, TN95 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | level |
| Huntsville, AL140 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Clarksville comes in at #216 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Clarksville is 1% below the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | +6% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $550 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | level |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Clarksville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Clarksville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | level |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +11% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −3% |
Planning more than one job in Clarksville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Clarksville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −7% and wood deck −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,700 | −10% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
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Patio door in Clarksville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Clarksville?
For 1 door, expect $550 to $5,400 in the Clarksville 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 Clarksville?
About $552 to $5,397 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 Clarksville or Nashville?
Nashville is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,150, which is 6% more than Clarksville ($2,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Clarksville?
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 Clarksville?
$1,100 to $10,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Clarksville?
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 Clarksville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Clarksville expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Clarksville is 1% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($3,000 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Clarksville?
The BLS median is $23.60 an hour in the Clarksville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.48 to $28.68.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Clarksville?
For 1 door, basic work runs $550 to $2,500 and premium work $3,450 to $5,400. 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 Clarksville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January and September 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 Clarksville
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.