Patio door cost in Knoxville, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $560 – $5,450
- Per door
- $556 – $5,448
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #202
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a patio door in Knoxville, plan on $560 to $5,450 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $556 to $5,448 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.23 an hour in the Knoxville area, 17% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Knoxville, TN, standard level
$2,000 to $4,000
About $2,024 to $3,981 per door before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $890 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,000 | $4,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Knoxville, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 55% |
| Labor | $170 | $1,350 | $2,550 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $560 | $3,000 | $5,450 | 100% |
Where the Knoxville price comes from
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 Knoxville the blended ratio comes out at 0.85.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Knoxville 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 (92.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Knoxville quotes can differ
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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Knoxville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Knoxville 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
$560 to $2,500
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,000 to $4,000
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,500 to $5,450
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $560 – $2,500 | $2,000 – $4,000 | $3,500 – $5,450 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $5,050 | $4,050 – $7,950 | $7,000 – $10,900 |
Knoxville 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 Knoxville is 0.85 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.23 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.11 and $28.56 an hour. BLS counts 1,280 of them working in the area, 30.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.90 an hour, which is 13% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $22.30 and $28.94 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 2.4 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 $22.20 an hour, 7% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.87 and $27.79 an hour. About 4,640 work in the metro. That is 109.3 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 ($28.56 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($22.11) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 4.8% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 424,600 jobs in the Knoxville area. That makes it the 59th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.27% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.11 | $24.23 | $28.56 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $22.30 | $23.90 | $28.94 | $27.44 | 0.87 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.87 | $22.20 | $27.79 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Knoxville
Because every project leans on different trades, Knoxville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −7% and storm door −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −7% |
Climate in Knoxville: timing your patio door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Knoxville: 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.
Knoxville gets about 52 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.3 inches in July). The station averages about 37 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 | 48 | 30 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 33 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 40 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 4.7 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 57 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 69 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 68 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 61 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 72 | 49 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 38 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 51 | 33 | 5.0 | Workable |
Knoxville against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Asheville is the priciest of the group at $3,000. Dalton is the cheapest at $2,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TNthis page | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | |
| Asheville, NC95 miles | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | level |
| Dalton, GA95 miles | $530 – $5,150 | $2,850 | −6% |
| Chattanooga, TN95 miles | $550 – $5,450 | $3,000 | level |
| Johnson City, TN100 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −2% |
| Kingsport, TN100 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | level |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Knoxville comes in at #202 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Knoxville is 0% below the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | +5% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | level |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $550 – $5,450 | $3,000 | level |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −1% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Knoxville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Knoxville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $560 – $5,500 | $3,050 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $550 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +1% |
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $540 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −2% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $610 – $6,350 | $3,500 | +16% |
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Patio door in Knoxville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Knoxville?
For 1 door, expect $560 to $5,450 in the Knoxville area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $4,000. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Knoxville?
About $556 to $5,448 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 Knoxville or Asheville?
Asheville is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,000, which is 0% more than Knoxville ($3,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Knoxville?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $3,000. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Knoxville?
$1,100 to $10,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Knoxville?
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 Knoxville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Knoxville expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Knoxville is 0% 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 Knoxville?
The BLS median is $24.23 an hour in the Knoxville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.11 to $28.56.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Knoxville?
For 1 door, basic work runs $560 to $2,500 and premium work $3,500 to $5,450. 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 Knoxville?
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 Knoxville
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.