Patio door cost in Appleton, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $590 – $6,000
- Per door
- $588 – $6,002
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #93
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a patio door in the Appleton area: $590 to $6,000 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 lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Appleton, WI, standard level
$2,200 to $4,400
About $2,212 to $4,378 per door before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $2,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,200 | $4,400 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Appleton, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 48% |
| Labor | $210 | $1,700 | $3,200 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $590 | $3,300 | $6,000 | 100% |
Where the Appleton 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, Appleton wages are 1.06 times the national level. Labor makes up about 52% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Appleton is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,700 nationally becomes $1,600 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.4: $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 Appleton. The wage table below marks each row.
Appleton against nearby metros and the rest of Wisconsin
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Oshkosh is the priciest of the group at $3,650. Wausau is the cheapest at $3,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WIthis page | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | |
| Oshkosh, WI20 miles | $630 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +11% |
| Green Bay, WI20 miles | $580 – $5,950 | $3,250 | −1% |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $590 – $6,050 | $3,300 | +1% |
| Wausau, WI80 miles | $560 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −6% |
| Milwaukee, WI100 miles | $600 – $6,200 | $3,400 | +3% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | level |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Appleton ranks #93 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Appleton is 0% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $600 – $6,200 | $3,400 | +3% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $610 – $6,350 | $3,500 | +6% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $580 – $5,950 | $3,250 | −1% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $630 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +11% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −2% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,250 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Appleton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $590 – $6,050 | $3,350 | +1% |
| Amarillo, TX | 123,930 jobs | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −13% |
| Crestview, FL | 125,050 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −10% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $600 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +2% |
Who does the work: Appleton 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 Appleton the blend is 1.06.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $30.04 an hour, 3% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.40 and $40.83 an hour. About 700 work in the metro. That is 56.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Appleton metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $30.00 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.52 and $44.10 an hour.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.61 an hour, which is 16% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.28 and $30.79 an hour. BLS counts 1,340 of them working in the area, 107.9 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 $360 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $190. That is a swing of roughly 5.6% to 10.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Appleton has 124,230 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 174th 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% | $24.40 | $30.04 | $40.83 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $24.52 | $30.00 | $44.10 | $27.44 | 1.09 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.28 | $27.61 | $30.79 | $23.84 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Patio door: what moves the price in Appleton
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.
Appleton: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Appleton. 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
$590 to $2,750
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,200 to $4,400
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,850 to $6,000
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $590 – $2,750 | $2,200 – $4,400 | $3,850 – $6,000 |
| two doors | $1,200 – $5,500 | $4,400 – $8,750 | $7,650 – $12,000 |
The best months for patio door in Appleton
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Appleton (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 Appleton are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Appleton gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 49 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.2 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 25 | 10 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 29 | 12 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 22 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 34 | 3.2 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 46 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 57 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 61 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 39 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 43 | 28 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Dec | 31 | 17 | 1.8 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Appleton
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Appleton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, wood deck comes out highest (level) and front door lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −1% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,100 | level |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −3% |
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Patio door in Appleton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Appleton?
For 1 door, expect $590 to $6,000 in the Appleton area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,200 to $4,400. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Appleton?
About $588 to $6,002 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 Appleton or Oshkosh?
Oshkosh is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,650, which is 11% more than Appleton ($3,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Appleton?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $1,700 out of $3,300. Materials are 48% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Appleton?
$1,200 to $12,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Appleton?
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 Appleton area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Appleton expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Appleton is 0% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($3,300 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Appleton?
The BLS median is $30.04 an hour in the Appleton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.40 to $40.83.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Appleton?
For 1 door, basic work runs $590 to $2,750 and premium work $3,850 to $6,000. 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 Appleton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. September and October 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 Appleton
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.