Patio door cost in Salt Lake City, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $580 – $5,800
- Per door
- $580 – $5,803
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #131
- 1 = most expensive
A patio door in Salt Lake City, UT usually costs $580 to $5,800 for 1 door. That works out to about $580 to $5,803 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $110 less. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.4).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Salt Lake City, UT, standard level
$2,150 to $4,250
About $2,147 to $4,236 per door before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $1,000 | $2,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,150 | $4,250 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Salt Lake City, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 51% |
| Labor | $190 | $1,550 | $2,900 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $580 | $3,200 | $5,800 | 100% |
Where the Salt Lake City price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.78 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Salt Lake City is 0.97 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 49% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Salt Lake City is at 96.4 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 100.9: $0 to $0.
What local crews earn in Salt Lake City
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 Salt Lake City the blend is 0.97.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.78 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.83 and $31.00 an hour. About 6,420 work in the metro. That is 77.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Glaziers (47-2121), 30% of the weighting: a median of $24.75 an hour, 10% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $29.32 an hour. About 640 work in the metro. That is 7.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $25.31 an hour, which is 6% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.55 and $31.02 an hour. BLS counts 6,590 of them working in the area, 79.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $75 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 6.1% to 2.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Salt Lake City-Murray has 826,210 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 37th 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% | $22.83 | $28.78 | $31.00 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $23.20 | $24.75 | $29.32 | $27.44 | 0.90 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.55 | $25.31 | $31.02 | $23.84 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Why two Salt Lake City quotes can differ
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.
Salt Lake City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Salt Lake City. 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
$580 to $2,650
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,150 to $4,250
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,700 to $5,800
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $580 – $2,650 | $2,150 – $4,250 | $3,700 – $5,800 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,350 | $4,300 – $8,450 | $7,450 – $11,600 |
What nearby projects cost in Salt Lake City
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Salt Lake City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, storm door comes out highest (−2%) and window replacement lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,450 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $930 | −2% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,400 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −2% |
How Salt Lake City compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Salt Lake City. St. George is the lowest at about $2,950 (midpoint, 1 door), 230 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UTthis page | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | |
| Provo, UT60 miles | $570 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −3% |
| Ogden, UT70 miles | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −6% |
| Logan, UT110 miles | $560 – $5,500 | $3,000 | −5% |
| Idaho Falls, ID210 miles | $570 – $5,700 | $3,100 | −2% |
| St. George, UT230 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −7% |
| Utah (statewide) | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −4% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Salt Lake City ranks #131 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Salt Lake City is 4% above the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $570 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −3% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −6% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −7% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $560 – $5,500 | $3,000 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salt Lake City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +1% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $600 – $6,200 | $3,400 | +6% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $660 – $6,700 | $3,700 | +15% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −6% |
Salt Lake City 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, Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City are February through June and September through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Salt Lake City gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 52 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (2.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.9 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 62 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 | 39 | 24 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 29 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 36 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 42 | 2.2 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 50 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 59 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 68 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 67 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 81 | 56 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 33 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 1.4 | Cold |
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Patio door in Salt Lake City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Salt Lake City?
For 1 door, expect $580 to $5,800 in the Salt Lake City area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,150 to $4,250. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Salt Lake City?
About $580 to $5,803 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 Salt Lake City or Provo?
Provo is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,100, which is 3% less than Salt Lake City ($3,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salt Lake City?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $1,550 out of $3,200. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Salt Lake City?
$1,150 to $11,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Salt Lake City?
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 Salt Lake City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salt Lake City expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Utah?
Salt Lake City is 4% above the Utah statewide estimate ($3,050 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Salt Lake City?
The BLS median is $28.78 an hour in the Salt Lake City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.83 to $31.00.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Salt Lake City?
For 1 door, basic work runs $580 to $2,650 and premium work $3,700 to $5,800. 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 Salt Lake City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. June and September 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 Salt Lake City
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.