Patio door cost in Olympia, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $670 – $6,850
- Per door
- $666 – $6,836
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +14%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #13
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a patio door in the Olympia area: $670 to $6,850 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 14% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $30.41 an hour in the Olympia area, 4% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Olympia, WA, standard level
$2,500 to $5,000
About $2,517 to $4,985 per door before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $2,350 |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,500 | $5,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Olympia, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $1,800 | $3,150 | 48% |
| Labor | $250 | $1,950 | $3,700 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $670 | $3,750 | $6,850 | 100% |
What is behind the Olympia number
Labor is 52% 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 Olympia the blended ratio comes out at 1.23.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Olympia is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,700 nationally becomes $1,800 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.7: $0 to $0.
The best months for patio door in Olympia
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Olympia Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Olympia: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Olympia gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (8.2 inches in November). The station averages about 7 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 | 46 | 33 | 7.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 32 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 54 | 35 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 43 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 71 | 47 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 78 | 51 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 51 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 46 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 41 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 36 | 8.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 33 | 7.8 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Olympia
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Olympia. 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
$670 to $3,150
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,500 to $5,000
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$4,350 to $6,850
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $670 – $3,150 | $2,500 – $5,000 | $4,350 – $6,850 |
| two doors | $1,350 – $6,250 | $5,050 – $9,950 | $8,750 – $13,700 |
Olympia against nearby metros and the rest of Washington
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $3,800. Yakima is the cheapest at $3,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WAthis page | $670 – $6,850 | $3,750 | |
| Bremerton, WA50 miles | $640 – $6,500 | $3,550 | −5% |
| Seattle, WA60 miles | $670 – $6,950 | $3,800 | +2% |
| Portland, OR95 miles | $670 – $6,850 | $3,750 | level |
| Yakima, WA105 miles | $640 – $6,400 | $3,500 | −6% |
| Bellingham, WA140 miles | $660 – $6,700 | $3,700 | −2% |
| Washington (statewide) | $660 – $6,750 | $3,700 | −1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Olympia ranks #13 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Olympia is 1% above the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $670 – $6,950 | $3,800 | +2% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $620 – $6,200 | $3,400 | −9% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $640 – $6,400 | $3,500 | −6% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $640 – $6,400 | $3,500 | −6% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $640 – $6,500 | $3,550 | −5% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $660 – $6,700 | $3,700 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Olympia against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | −22% |
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −23% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −14% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $640 – $6,400 | $3,500 | −6% |
Who does the work: Olympia trade wages
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 Olympia the blend is 1.23.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $30.41 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.58 and $36.82 an hour. About 800 work in the metro. That is 61.4 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 $44.17 an hour, 61% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $28.50 and $58.89 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 5.4 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 $28.36 an hour, which is 19% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.93 and $34.20 an hour. BLS counts 1,130 of them working in the area, 86.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $210 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 5.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater has 130,300 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 167th 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% | $28.58 | $30.41 | $36.82 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $28.50 | $44.17 | $58.89 | $27.44 | 1.61 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.93 | $28.36 | $34.20 | $23.84 | 1.19 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.23 | |||||
Patio door: what moves the price in Olympia
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).
New opening versus replacement
Cutting a new opening in a wall adds framing, header and finish work compared with a like-for-like swap.
Related projects, priced for Olympia
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Olympia wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (+13%) and front door lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,200 – $16,800 | +13% |
| Front door | 1 door | $530 – $2,650 | +5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,950 – $16,000 | +5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $770 – $4,000 | +9% |
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Patio door in Olympia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Olympia?
For 1 door, expect $670 to $6,850 in the Olympia area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,500 to $5,000. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Olympia?
About $666 to $6,836 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 Olympia or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,550, which is 5% less than Olympia ($3,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Olympia?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $1,950 out of $3,750. Materials are 48% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Olympia?
$1,350 to $13,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Olympia?
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 Olympia area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Olympia expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Washington?
Olympia is 1% above the Washington statewide estimate ($3,700 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Olympia?
The BLS median is $30.41 an hour in the Olympia area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.58 to $36.82.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Olympia?
For 1 door, basic work runs $670 to $3,150 and premium work $4,350 to $6,850. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+Is there a bad season to install a patio door in Olympia?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Patio door near Olympia
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.