Storm door cost in Tucson, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $310 – $870
- Per door
- $314 – $869
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #221
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a storm door in the Tucson area: $310 to $870 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 9% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.61 an hour in the Tucson area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Tucson, AZ, standard level
$480 to $700
About $481 to $702 per door before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $290 | $450 |
| Labor | $190 | $250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $480 | $700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Tucson, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $170 | $370 | $580 | 63% |
| Labor | $150 | $220 | $290 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $310 | $590 | $870 | 100% |
What is behind the Tucson number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, general maintenance and repair workers at 20%. Weighted together, Tucson wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tucson is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $390 nationally becomes $370 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.9: $0 to $0.
Tucson: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tucson. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from one storm door to front and back doors.
Basic
$310 to $540
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$480 to $700
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$650 to $870
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $310 – $540 | $480 – $700 | $650 – $870 |
| front and back doors | $630 – $1,050 | $960 – $1,400 | $1,300 – $1,750 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Tucson bid
Door style
A mid-view door is $350-$700 installed, a full-view door $425-$950, and a low-E full-view door $475-$1,000 (HomeGuide).
Replacing versus new
Replacing an old storm door runs $400-$1,050 because the old door has to come off.
Screens and features
Self-storing and retractable screens, ventilating glass and security features all raise the price.
The best months for storm door in Tucson
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Tucson Intl Ap (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 Tucson are October through April: 7 of 12. Outside them, May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tucson gets about 11 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (2.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 158 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 | 67 | 41 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 69 | 43 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 76 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 92 | 62 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 101 | 71 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 76 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 99 | 75 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 95 | 70 | 1.3 | Hot |
| Oct | 86 | 59 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 75 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 41 | 1.0 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Tucson
Jobs that often go together with storm door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tucson wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−7%) and patio door lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
Who does the work: Tucson trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 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 Tucson the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.61 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.31 and $28.94 an hour. About 1,380 work in the metro. That is 35.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $21.92 an hour, which is 8% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.59 and $25.66 an hour. BLS counts 5,210 of them working in the area, 133.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $40 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $10. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 6.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tucson has 389,630 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 68th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.31 | $23.61 | $28.94 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.59 | $21.92 | $25.66 | $23.84 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Tucson against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. El Centro is the priciest of the group at $720. Yuma is the cheapest at $580.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZthis page | $310 – $870 | $590 | |
| Phoenix, AZ75 miles | $340 – $920 | $630 | +6% |
| Yuma, AZ130 miles | $310 – $860 | $580 | −1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ180 miles | $330 – $900 | $620 | +4% |
| El Centro, CA215 miles | $390 – $1,050 | $720 | +21% |
| Flagstaff, AZ255 miles | $330 – $900 | $620 | +4% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $340 – $910 | $620 | +5% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tucson ranks #221 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tucson is 5% below the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $340 – $920 | $630 | +6% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $330 – $900 | $620 | +4% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $310 – $860 | $580 | −1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $330 – $900 | $620 | +4% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $310 – $860 | $580 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tucson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $320 – $880 | $600 | +1% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $350 – $950 | $650 | +10% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $320 – $880 | $600 | +1% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $330 – $900 | $620 | +5% |
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Storm door in Tucson: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Tucson?
For 1 door, expect $310 to $870 in the Tucson area. A standard-spec job lands at $480 to $700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Tucson?
About $314 to $869 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $350 to $950.
+Is storm door cheaper in Tucson or Phoenix?
Phoenix is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $630, which is 6% more than Tucson ($590). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tucson?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $220 out of $590. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Tucson?
$630 to $1,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Tucson?
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 Tucson area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tucson expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Arizona?
Tucson is 5% below the Arizona statewide estimate ($620 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Tucson?
The BLS median is $23.61 an hour in the Tucson area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.31 to $28.94.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Tucson?
For 1 door, basic work runs $310 to $540 and premium work $650 to $870. Basic means: basic mid-view door with a standard screen. Premium means: low-E full-view or ventilating door.
+When is the best time to install a storm door in Tucson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. April and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Storm door near Tucson
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 Storm Door Installation Cost? (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 are HomeGuide's door-alone price ($175-$600). Labor is the remainder, which matches its $175-$350 installation figure.