Patio door cost in Texas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $560 – $5,450
- Per door
- $558 – $5,431
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $3,300
- Metros covered
- 21
Texas prices for patio door: $560 to $5,450 for 1 door, or $558 to $5,431 per door without the permit. The state midpoint is 9% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $23.51 an hour.
Inside Texas, the metros we cover range from $2,650 (Laredo) to $3,100 (Midland) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Texas (statewide), standard level
$2,000 to $3,950
About $2,020 to $3,969 per door before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,200 |
| Labor | $860 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Texas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,950 | 56% |
| Labor | $170 | $1,350 | $2,500 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $560 | $3,000 | $5,450 | 100% |
Texas metro-by-metro prices
4 of the 21 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $3,000, and the top-to-bottom gap is 17%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | +4% |
| Dallas, TX | $580 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +3% |
| Beaumont, TX | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | +2% |
| Houston, TX | $570 – $5,550 | $3,050 | +2% |
| Odessa, TX | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | −1% |
| Austin, TX | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −1% |
| San Antonio, TX | $540 – $5,300 | $2,900 | −3% |
| Waco, TX | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −3% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | −4% |
| Killeen, TX | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | −4% |
| College Station, TX | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −4% |
| Amarillo, TX | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −4% |
| Longview, TX | $530 – $5,100 | $2,800 | −6% |
| Abilene, TX | $530 – $5,100 | $2,800 | −6% |
| Texarkana, TX | $530 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −7% |
| Tyler, TX | $530 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −7% |
| McAllen, TX | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −7% |
| Lubbock, TX | $520 – $5,000 | $2,750 | −8% |
| El Paso, TX | $520 – $4,950 | $2,700 | −9% |
| Brownsville, TX | $510 – $4,850 | $2,700 | −11% |
| Laredo, TX | $510 – $4,800 | $2,650 | −11% |
Wages behind the Texas number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.83 for Texas.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.51 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $27.78 an hour. BLS counts 33,540 of them working in the state, 23.8 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 $22.95 an hour, which is 16% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $18.67 and $26.49 an hour. BLS counts 5,850 of them working in the state, 4.2 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 $22.44 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $28.45 an hour. About 140,580 work in the state. That is 99.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($27.78 an hour) would add about $140 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.48) would take off about $65. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 14,071,160 jobs across Texas (May 2025), which is 9.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.48 | $23.51 | $27.78 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $18.67 | $22.95 | $26.49 | $27.44 | 0.84 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.11 | $22.44 | $28.45 | $23.84 | 0.94 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Weather windows across Texas
Season matters for patio door. For each Texas metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Texarkana has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Texas at 10 months (September through June); Laredo has the shortest at 7 (October through April). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in El Paso to 65 inches in Beaumont.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 38 | 97 | 38 | 8: October through May |
| Houston | 46 | 93 | 56 | 9: September through May |
| Austin | 42 | 97 | 36 | 8: October through May |
| San Antonio | 41 | 95 | 32 | 8: October through May |
| El Paso | 35 | 96 | 9 | 9: September through May |
| McAllen | 53 | 99 | 22 | 7: October through April |
| Corpus Christi | 52 | 92 | 35 | 8: October through May |
| Lubbock | 30 | 93 | 19 | 9: September through May |
| Beaumont | 43 | 92 | 65 | 9: September through May |
| Brownsville | 53 | 95 | 27 | 7: October through April |
| Killeen | 36 | 96 | 35 | 8: October through May |
| College Station | 41 | 95 | 42 | 8: October through May |
| Waco | 36 | 97 | 36 | 8: October through May |
| Amarillo | 25 | 93 | 20 | 9: September through May |
| Midland | 33 | 96 | 14 | 9: September through May |
| Longview | 36 | 95 | 51 | 8: October through May |
| Tyler | 39 | 93 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| Laredo | 47 | 100 | 20 | 7: October through April |
| Odessa | 32 | 94 | 12 | 9: September through May |
| Abilene | 34 | 96 | 25 | 9: September through May |
| Texarkana | 33 | 93 | 52 | 10: September through June |
How Texas compares with nearby states
Texas ranks 41 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for patio door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $4,100 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $2,850, both for 1 door at the midpoint. Texas sits at $3,000. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 330 miles away | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −5% |
| Louisiana | 360 miles away | $540 – $5,300 | $2,900 | −2% |
| Arkansas | 390 miles away | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −4% |
| Mississippi | 450 miles away | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −5% |
| Kansas | 490 miles away | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | +2% |
If you are planning more than one job in Texas
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Texas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−6%) and wood deck lowest (−9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,400 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
Patio door: what moves the price in Texas
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.
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Texas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Texas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$560 to $2,500
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,000 to $3,950
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 – $3,950 | $3,500 – $5,450 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $5,000 | $4,050 – $7,950 | $6,950 – $10,900 |
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Patio door in Texas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Texas?
$560 to $5,450 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Texas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Texas is cheapest for patio door?
Laredo at about $2,650 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Midland at $3,100.
+Is patio door cheaper in Texas than the US average?
It is 9% cheaper: $3,000 against $3,300 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Texas?
About 44% ($1,350). Materials are 56%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.83x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Texas?
The BLS statewide median is $23.51 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.48 to $27.78.
+Where does Texas rank for patio door costs?
41st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,000 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Texas?
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.
+Does the season matter for patio door in Texas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Texas metros we cover, Texarkana has the most comfortable months (10 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Patio door by city in Texas
- Midland, TX$3,100 midpoint
- Dallas, TX$3,100 midpoint
- Beaumont, TX$3,050 midpoint
- Houston, TX$3,050 midpoint
- Odessa, TX$3,000 midpoint
- Austin, TX$2,950 midpoint
- San Antonio, TX$2,900 midpoint
- Waco, TX$2,900 midpoint
- Corpus Christi, TX$2,900 midpoint
- Killeen, TX$2,900 midpoint
- College Station, TX$2,850 midpoint
- Amarillo, TX$2,850 midpoint
- Longview, TX$2,800 midpoint
- Abilene, TX$2,800 midpoint
- Texarkana, TX$2,800 midpoint
- Tyler, TX$2,800 midpoint
- McAllen, TX$2,800 midpoint
- Lubbock, TX$2,750 midpoint
- El Paso, TX$2,700 midpoint
- Brownsville, TX$2,700 midpoint
- Laredo, TX$2,650 midpoint
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.