Patio door cost in Green Bay, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $580 – $5,950
- Per door
- $584 – $5,941
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #100
- 1 = most expensive
Green Bay homeowners pay roughly $580 to $5,950 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $584 to $5,941 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Green Bay is almost level. 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 Green Bay, WI, standard level
$2,200 to $4,350
About $2,191 to $4,334 per door before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $2,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,200 | $4,350 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Green Bay, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 49% |
| Labor | $210 | $1,650 | $3,150 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $580 | $3,250 | $5,950 | 100% |
Why Green Bay prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Green Bay is 1.04 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 51% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Green Bay 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 (93.1) 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 Green Bay. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Green Bay
Because every project leans on different trades, Green Bay's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −2% and front door −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −2% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,400 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,600 | −2% |
Green Bay 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. Muskegon is the cheapest at $2,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WIthis page | $580 – $5,950 | $3,250 | |
| Appleton, WI20 miles | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +1% |
| Oshkosh, WI45 miles | $630 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +12% |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $590 – $6,050 | $3,300 | +2% |
| Wausau, WI90 miles | $560 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −5% |
| Muskegon, MI105 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −9% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Green Bay comes in at #100 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Green Bay is 1% below the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $600 – $6,200 | $3,400 | +4% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $610 – $6,350 | $3,500 | +7% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +1% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $630 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +12% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −1% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,250 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Green Bay's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Green Bay against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −1% |
| Naples, FL | 173,880 jobs | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −6% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $660 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +12% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | −11% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Green Bay
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Green Bay 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
$580 to $2,750
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,200 to $4,350
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,800 to $5,950
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $580 – $2,750 | $2,200 – $4,350 | $3,800 – $5,950 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,450 | $4,400 – $8,650 | $7,600 – $11,900 |
When to schedule patio door in Green Bay
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Green Bay (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Green Bay (7 of 12 months). 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.
Green Bay gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 56 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.1 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 26 | 11 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 29 | 13 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 24 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 35 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 56 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 58 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 50 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 40 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 44 | 29 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 31 | 18 | 1.8 | Cold |
Patio door: what moves the price in Green Bay
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).
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 Green Bay is 1.04 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.00 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.46 and $36.01 an hour. BLS counts 860 of them working in the area, 49.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Green Bay 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.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.92 an hour, 17% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.27 and $31.45 an hour. About 1,910 work in the metro. That is 109.4 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 ($36.01 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($23.46) it shrinks by about $180. The total moves by 7.1% or 5.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 174,550 jobs in the Green Bay area. That makes it the 133rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.46 | $29.00 | $36.01 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $24.52 | $30.00 | $44.10 | $27.44 | 1.09 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.27 | $27.92 | $31.45 | $23.84 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
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Patio door in Green Bay: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Green Bay?
For 1 door, expect $580 to $5,950 in the Green Bay area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,200 to $4,350. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Green Bay?
About $584 to $5,941 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 Green Bay or Appleton?
Appleton is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,300, which is 1% more than Green Bay ($3,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Green Bay?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $1,650 out of $3,250. Materials are 49% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Green Bay?
$1,150 to $11,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Green Bay?
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 Green Bay area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Green Bay expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Green Bay is 1% below 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 Green Bay?
The BLS median is $29.00 an hour in the Green Bay area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.46 to $36.01.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Green Bay?
For 1 door, basic work runs $580 to $2,750 and premium work $3,800 to $5,950. 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 Green Bay?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April 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 Green Bay
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.