Patio door cost in Vermont
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $600 – $6,050
- Per door
- $599 – $6,061
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $3,300
- Metros covered
- 1
Across Vermont, a patio door costs about $600 to $6,050 for 1 door. Statewide, that midpoint is 1% above the US figure of $3,300. Carpenters earn a median $30.00 an hour in Vermont (US: $29.12).
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Vermont (statewide), standard level
$2,250 to $4,400
About $2,237 to $4,422 per door before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $2,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,250 | $4,400 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Vermont
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 50% |
| Labor | $210 | $1,700 | $3,150 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $600 | $3,350 | $6,050 | 100% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Vermont
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 1.05 for Vermont.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $30.00 an hour, which is 3% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.12 and $30.97 an hour. BLS counts 3,080 of them working in the state, 101.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 30%) the local median is $29.04 an hour, which is 6% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $24.00 and $29.91 an hour. BLS counts 110 of them working in the state, 3.6 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 $26.69 an hour, 12% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $23.02 and $30.00 an hour. About 2,610 work in the state. That is 85.9 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 ($30.97 an hour) would add about $30 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.12) would take off about $160. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 303,890 jobs across Vermont (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $25.12 | $30.00 | $30.97 | $29.12 | 1.03 | state |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $24.00 | $29.04 | $29.91 | $27.44 | 1.06 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $23.02 | $26.69 | $30.00 | $23.84 | 1.12 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in Vermont
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Vermont wages and prices. Against national midpoints, storm door comes out highest (level) and front door lowest (−1%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,900 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,450 | −1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,100 | level |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,650 | −1% |
Vermont seasons and patio door
Season matters for patio door. For each Vermont metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Burlington has 8 comfortable months (April through November), with about 38 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 13 | 82 | 38 | 8: April through November |
Vermont metro-by-metro prices
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | $600 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +1% |
Quality levels and sizes in Vermont
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Vermont wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$600 to $2,800
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,250 to $4,400
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,900 to $6,050
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $600 – $2,800 | $2,250 – $4,400 | $3,900 – $6,050 |
| two doors | $1,200 – $5,550 | $4,450 – $8,850 | $7,750 – $12,100 |
Patio door: what moves the price in Vermont
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.
Vermont against its neighbors
Vermont ranks 15 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. Vermont sits at $3,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 140 miles away | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −1% |
| Maine | 150 miles away | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | −4% |
| Massachusetts | 180 miles away | $670 – $7,150 | $3,900 | +17% |
| Connecticut | 220 miles away | $610 – $6,200 | $3,400 | +2% |
| Rhode Island | 220 miles away | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −1% |
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Patio door in Vermont: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Vermont?
$600 to $6,050 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Vermont can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Vermont is cheapest for patio door?
Burlington at about $3,350 (midpoint, 1 door).
+Is patio door cheaper in Vermont than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $3,350 against $3,300 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Vermont?
About 50% ($1,700). Materials are 50%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.05x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Vermont?
The BLS statewide median is $30.00 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.12 to $30.97.
+Where does Vermont rank for patio door costs?
15th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,350 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Vermont?
For 1 door, basic work runs $600 to $2,800 and premium work $3,900 to $6,050. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+Does the season matter for patio door in Vermont?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Vermont metros we cover, Burlington has the most comfortable months (8 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 Vermont
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.