Patio door cost in College Station, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $540 – $5,200
- Per door
- $535 – $5,212
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #275
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a patio door in College Station, plan on $540 to $5,200 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $535 to $5,212 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 13% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $22.58 an hour in the College Station area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in College Station, TX, standard level
$1,950 to $3,800
About $1,938 to $3,809 per door before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $830 | $1,750 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in College Station, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 55% |
| Labor | $160 | $1,300 | $2,400 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $540 | $2,850 | $5,200 | 100% |
Where the College Station price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, glaziers at 30%, general maintenance and repair workers at 10%. Weighted together, College Station wages are 0.80 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the College Station metro is 93.8 (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 (91.0) 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 College Station. The wage table below marks each row.
How College Station compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Houston is the priciest of the group at $3,050. Tyler is the cheapest at $2,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station, TXthis page | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | |
| Waco, TX75 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +1% |
| Austin, TX75 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | +3% |
| Killeen, TX85 miles | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | level |
| Houston, TX95 miles | $570 – $5,550 | $3,050 | +6% |
| Tyler, TX135 miles | $530 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −3% |
| Texas (statewide) | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +4% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, College Station comes in at #275 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, College Station is 4% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $580 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +8% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $570 – $5,550 | $3,050 | +6% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | +3% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $540 – $5,300 | $2,900 | +2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $520 – $4,950 | $2,700 | −5% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like College Station's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is College Station against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | +10% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +13% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +14% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | +1% |
College Station 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 College Station is 0.80 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.58 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.77 and $26.89 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 12.7 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 College Station metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.95 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.67 and $26.49 an hour.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $19.96 an hour, 16% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.68 and $24.62 an hour. About 1,490 work in the metro. That is 111.2 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 ($26.89 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($20.77) it shrinks by about $60. The total moves by 4.9% or 2.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 134,040 jobs in the College Station-Bryan area. That makes it the 164th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $20.77 | $22.58 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $18.67 | $22.95 | $26.49 | $27.44 | 0.84 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $16.68 | $19.96 | $24.62 | $23.84 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Climate in College Station: timing your patio door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for College Stn (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in College Station (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
College Station gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.9 inches in October). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 117 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 | 62 | 41 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 45 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 52 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 58 | 2.9 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 66 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 73 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 75 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 75 | 3.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 70 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 82 | 60 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 50 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 43 | 3.7 | Workable |
Patio door: what moves the price in College Station
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.
College Station: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for College Station 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
$540 to $2,400
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$1,950 to $3,800
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,350 to $5,200
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $540 – $2,400 | $1,950 – $3,800 | $3,350 – $5,200 |
| two doors | $1,050 – $4,800 | $3,900 – $7,600 | $6,700 – $10,400 |
What nearby projects cost in College Station
Because every project leans on different trades, College Station's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −10% and wood deck −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $420 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,550 – $13,100 | −13% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $610 – $3,300 | −11% |
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Patio door in College Station: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in College Station?
For 1 door, expect $540 to $5,200 in the College Station area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $3,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in College Station?
About $535 to $5,212 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 College Station or Waco?
Waco is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,900, which is 1% more than College Station ($2,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in College Station?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,300 out of $2,850. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in College Station?
$1,050 to $10,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in College Station?
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 College Station area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is College Station expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Texas?
College Station is 4% below the Texas statewide estimate ($3,000 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in College Station?
The BLS median is $22.58 an hour in the College Station area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.77 to $26.89.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in College Station?
For 1 door, basic work runs $540 to $2,400 and premium work $3,350 to $5,200. 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 College Station?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and April 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 College Station
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.