Patio door cost in Wausau, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $560 – $5,600
- Per door
- $562 – $5,620
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #169
- 1 = most expensive
Wausau homeowners pay roughly $560 to $5,600 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $562 to $5,620 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Wausau is 6% lower. 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 Wausau, WI, standard level
$2,100 to $4,100
About $2,079 to $4,102 per door before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $970 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,100 | $4,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Wausau, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 52% |
| Labor | $190 | $1,500 | $2,800 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $560 | $3,100 | $5,600 | 100% |
Where the Wausau price comes from
Labor is 48% 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 Wausau the blended ratio comes out at 0.94.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Wausau 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 (92.7) 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 Wausau. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Wausau bid
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).
When to schedule patio door in Wausau
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Wausau Dwtn Ap (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 Wausau (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.
Wausau gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 64 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 23 | 7 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 27 | 10 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 21 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 32 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 45 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 55 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 59 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 57 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 70 | 49 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 40 | 25 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Dec | 28 | 14 | 1.5 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Wausau
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Wausau 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
$560 to $2,600
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,100 to $4,100
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,600 to $5,600
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $560 – $2,600 | $2,100 – $4,100 | $3,600 – $5,600 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $5,150 | $4,150 – $8,200 | $7,200 – $11,200 |
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 Wausau is 0.94 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.03 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $29.66 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the area, 53.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Wausau 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 $26.76 an hour, 12% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.61 and $30.68 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 119.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.66 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($23.14) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 6.0% or 0.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 69,530 jobs in the Wausau area. That makes it the 261st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.14 | $24.03 | $29.66 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $24.52 | $30.00 | $44.10 | $27.44 | 1.09 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.61 | $26.76 | $30.68 | $23.84 | 1.12 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Wausau
Because every project leans on different trades, Wausau's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −5% and wood deck −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −8% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,500 | −5% |
How Wausau compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Oshkosh is the priciest of the group at $3,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WIthis page | $560 – $5,600 | $3,100 | |
| Eau Claire, WI75 miles | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +4% |
| Oshkosh, WI80 miles | $630 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +18% |
| Appleton, WI80 miles | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +7% |
| Green Bay, WI90 miles | $580 – $5,950 | $3,250 | +6% |
| La Crosse, WI105 miles | $580 – $5,850 | $3,250 | +4% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +6% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Wausau comes in at #169 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Wausau is 6% below the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $600 – $6,200 | $3,400 | +10% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $610 – $6,350 | $3,500 | +13% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $580 – $5,950 | $3,250 | +6% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +7% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $630 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +18% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Wausau's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wausau against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $610 – $6,400 | $3,500 | +13% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −3% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $610 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +9% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $590 – $5,850 | $3,250 | +4% |
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Patio door in Wausau: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Wausau?
For 1 door, expect $560 to $5,600 in the Wausau area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $4,100. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Wausau?
About $562 to $5,620 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 Wausau or Eau Claire?
Eau Claire is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,250, which is 4% more than Wausau ($3,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wausau?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $1,500 out of $3,100. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Wausau?
$1,100 to $11,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Wausau?
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 Wausau area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wausau expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Wausau is 6% 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 Wausau?
The BLS median is $24.03 an hour in the Wausau area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.14 to $29.66.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Wausau?
For 1 door, basic work runs $560 to $2,600 and premium work $3,600 to $5,600. 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 Wausau?
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 Wausau
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.