Patio door cost in Memphis, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $560 – $5,450
- Per door
- $555 – $5,441
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #205
- 1 = most expensive
A patio door in Memphis, TN usually costs $560 to $5,450 for 1 door. That works out to about $555 to $5,441 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $300 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.34 an hour in the Memphis area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Memphis, TN, standard level
$2,000 to $4,000
About $2,021 to $3,975 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 Memphis, 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% |
What is behind the Memphis number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.34 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Memphis is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Memphis is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,700 nationally becomes $1,650 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.2: $0 to $0.
What local crews earn in Memphis
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Memphis the blend is 0.85.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.34 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.58 and $28.26 an hour. About 1,240 work in the metro. That is 20.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Glaziers (47-2121), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.13 an hour, 16% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $18.77 and $27.90 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 2.8 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 $23.15 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $29.18 an hour. BLS counts 6,250 of them working in the area, 102.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 1.9% to 4.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Memphis has 611,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 46th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.58 | $24.34 | $28.26 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $18.77 | $23.13 | $27.90 | $27.44 | 0.84 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.42 | $23.15 | $29.18 | $23.84 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Memphis weather and the patio door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Memphis Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Memphis are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Memphis gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.9 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.0 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 72 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 33 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 37 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 44 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 53 | 5.9 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 62 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 70 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 66 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 54 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 43 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 36 | 5.5 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Memphis
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Memphis. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from one sliding door to two doors.
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 – $5,000 | $4,050 – $7,950 | $6,950 – $10,900 |
Memphis against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $2,800 to $3,000 across Memphis and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TNthis page | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | |
| Jonesboro, AR65 miles | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −7% |
| Jackson, TN75 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −1% |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −4% |
| Decatur, AL160 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | level |
| Clarksville, TN170 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | level |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Memphis ranks #205 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Memphis is 0% below the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | +5% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 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% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Memphis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | +4% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $620 – $6,300 | $3,450 | +15% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −3% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $560 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +3% |
Patio door: what moves the price in Memphis
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).
New opening versus replacement
Cutting a new opening in a wall adds framing, header and finish work compared with a like-for-like swap.
Planning more than one job in Memphis?
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Memphis wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−6%) and wood deck lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
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Patio door in Memphis: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Memphis?
For 1 door, expect $560 to $5,450 in the Memphis 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 Memphis?
About $555 to $5,441 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 Memphis or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,800, which is 7% less than Memphis ($3,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Memphis?
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 Memphis?
$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 Memphis?
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 Memphis area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Memphis expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Memphis 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 Memphis?
The BLS median is $24.34 an hour in the Memphis area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.58 to $28.26.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Memphis?
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.
+When is the best time to install a patio door in Memphis?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. September and October 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 Memphis
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.