Storm door cost in Panama City, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $310 – $860
- Per door
- $311 – $863
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #238
- 1 = most expensive
Panama City homeowners pay roughly $310 to $860 to install a storm door at 1 door, or $311 to $863 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Panama City is 10% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.87 an hour in the Panama City area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Panama City, FL, standard level
$480 to $700
About $477 to $697 per door before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $290 | $450 |
| Labor | $190 | $240 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $480 | $700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Panama City, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $170 | $370 | $580 | 64% |
| Labor | $140 | $210 | $290 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $310 | $590 | $860 | 100% |
Why Panama City prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, general maintenance and repair workers at 20%. Weighted together, Panama City wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 36% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Panama City metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $370, compared with $390 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (97.3) and land at $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Panama City
Because every project leans on different trades, Panama City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −8% and patio door −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −11% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Panama City is 0.82 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $23.87 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.11 and $27.84 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 44.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $19.01 an hour, 20% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.51 and $23.92 an hour. About 1,580 work in the metro. That is 174.4 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 ($27.84 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $30. At the 25th percentile ($21.11) it shrinks by about $20. The total moves by 4.9% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 90,610 jobs in the Panama City-Panama City Beach area. That makes it the 218th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $21.11 | $23.87 | $27.84 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $16.51 | $19.01 | $23.92 | $23.84 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Why two Panama City quotes can differ
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.
Panama City against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Panama City. Dothan is the lowest at about $560 (midpoint, 1 door), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, FLthis page | $310 – $860 | $590 | |
| Crestview, FL50 miles | $310 – $870 | $590 | +1% |
| Dothan, AL70 miles | $300 – $830 | $560 | −4% |
| Tallahassee, FL80 miles | $310 – $860 | $580 | −1% |
| Pensacola, FL95 miles | $310 – $860 | $590 | level |
| Daphne, AL130 miles | $310 – $850 | $580 | −1% |
| Florida (statewide) | $320 – $880 | $600 | +3% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Panama City comes in at #238 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $820; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $530 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Panama City is 2% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $330 – $930 | $630 | +7% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $320 – $880 | $600 | +2% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $320 – $870 | $590 | +1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $320 – $880 | $600 | +2% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $320 – $880 | $600 | +3% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Panama City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Panama City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $390 – $1,050 | $720 | +23% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $310 – $860 | $580 | −1% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $380 – $1,000 | $700 | +19% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $350 – $970 | $660 | +13% |
When to schedule storm door in Panama City
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Panama City 5N (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Panama City (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Panama City gets about 61 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (7.4 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 67 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 | 64 | 43 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 46 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 52 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 58 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 66 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 73 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 75 | 7.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 75 | 7.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 71 | 7.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 61 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 73 | 50 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 67 | 45 | 4.3 | Workable |
Panama City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Panama City 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
$310 to $530
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$480 to $700
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$640 to $860
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $310 – $530 | $480 – $700 | $640 – $860 |
| front and back doors | $620 – $1,050 | $950 – $1,400 | $1,300 – $1,750 |
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Storm door in Panama City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Panama City?
For 1 door, expect $310 to $860 in the Panama City 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 Panama City?
About $311 to $863 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 Panama City or Crestview?
Crestview is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $590, which is 1% more than Panama City ($590). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Panama City?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $210 out of $590. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Panama City?
$620 to $1,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Panama City?
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 Panama City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Panama City expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Florida?
Panama City is 2% below the Florida statewide estimate ($600 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Panama City?
The BLS median is $23.87 an hour in the Panama City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.11 to $27.84.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Panama City?
For 1 door, basic work runs $310 to $530 and premium work $640 to $860. 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 Panama City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May 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.
Storm door near Panama City
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.