Patio door cost in Waco, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $540 – $5,250
- Per door
- $538 – $5,257
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #262
- 1 = most expensive
Waco homeowners pay roughly $540 to $5,250 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $538 to $5,257 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Waco is 12% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.76 an hour in the Waco area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Waco, TX, standard level
$1,950 to $3,850
About $1,954 to $3,842 per door before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $850 | $1,750 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Waco, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 55% |
| Labor | $160 | $1,300 | $2,450 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $540 | $2,900 | $5,250 | 100% |
Where the Waco 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 Waco the blended ratio comes out at 0.81.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Waco 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 (92.5) 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 Waco. The wage table below marks each row.
When to schedule patio door in Waco
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Waco Rgnl Ap (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 Waco (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Waco gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 115 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 | 59 | 36 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 40 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 55 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 71 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 97 | 74 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 74 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 67 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 81 | 56 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 46 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 2.9 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Waco
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Waco 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 $2,450
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$1,950 to $3,850
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,350 to $5,250
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $540 – $2,450 | $1,950 – $3,850 | $3,350 – $5,250 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $4,850 | $3,900 – $7,700 | $6,750 – $10,500 |
Related projects, priced for Waco
Because every project leans on different trades, Waco's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −9% and wood deck −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,550 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −10% |
Waco against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Dallas is the priciest of the group at $3,100. Tyler is the cheapest at $2,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TXthis page | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | |
| Killeen, TX40 miles | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | −1% |
| College Station, TX75 miles | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −1% |
| Dallas, TX90 miles | $580 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +7% |
| Austin, TX95 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | +2% |
| Tyler, TX130 miles | $530 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −3% |
| Texas (statewide) | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +3% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Waco comes in at #262 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Waco is 3% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $580 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +7% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $570 – $5,550 | $3,050 | +5% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | +2% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $540 – $5,300 | $2,900 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $520 – $4,950 | $2,700 | −6% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Waco's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Waco against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $670 – $6,850 | $3,750 | +29% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $640 – $6,400 | $3,500 | +21% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | +1% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $590 – $6,050 | $3,350 | +15% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Waco is 0.81 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.76 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.96 and $25.45 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 32.3 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 Waco 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 $22.65 an hour, 5% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.07 and $28.24 an hour. About 1,380 work in the metro. That is 106.3 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 ($25.45 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $90. At the 25th percentile ($19.96) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 3.1% or 3.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 129,860 jobs in the Waco area. That makes it the 168th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $19.96 | $22.76 | $25.45 | $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% | $18.07 | $22.65 | $28.24 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Patio door: what moves the price in Waco
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).
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Patio door in Waco: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Waco?
For 1 door, expect $540 to $5,250 in the Waco area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $3,850. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Waco?
About $538 to $5,257 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 Waco or Killeen?
Killeen is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,900, which is 1% less than Waco ($2,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Waco?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,300 out of $2,900. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Waco?
$1,100 to $10,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Waco?
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 Waco area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Waco expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Texas?
Waco is 3% 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 Waco?
The BLS median is $22.76 an hour in the Waco area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.96 to $25.45.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Waco?
For 1 door, basic work runs $540 to $2,450 and premium work $3,350 to $5,250. 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 Waco?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. January and February 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 Waco
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.