Storm door cost in Hagerstown, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $330 – $910
- Per door
- $333 – $907
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #148
- 1 = most expensive
A storm door in Hagerstown, MD usually costs $330 to $910 for 1 door. That works out to about $333 to $907 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $30 less. Carpenters earn a median of $27.21 an hour in the Hagerstown area, 7% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Hagerstown, MD, standard level
$510 to $740
About $505 to $735 per door before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $290 | $460 |
| Labor | $210 | $280 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $510 | $740 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Hagerstown, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $170 | $370 | $580 | 60% |
| Labor | $160 | $250 | $330 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $330 | $620 | $910 | 100% |
Why Hagerstown 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, Hagerstown wages are 0.94 times the national level. Labor makes up about 40% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Hagerstown is at 96.4 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 94.2: $0 to $0.
Hagerstown weather and the storm door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Hagerstown 1 E (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Hagerstown are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Hagerstown gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, May and September (4.8 inches in September). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 32 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 | 40 | 22 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 44 | 25 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 32 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 65 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 45 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 34 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 27 | 3.7 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Hagerstown
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 Hagerstown the blend is 0.94.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $27.21 an hour, 7% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.80 an hour. About 350 work in the metro. That is 32.7 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 $22.94 an hour, which is 4% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.77 and $29.15 an hour. BLS counts 1,060 of them working in the area, 98.9 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 $20 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $45. That is a swing of roughly 6.9% to 3.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Hagerstown-Martinsburg has 107,170 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 195th 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% | $21.25 | $27.21 | $29.80 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $17.77 | $22.94 | $29.15 | $23.84 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
How Hagerstown compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Hagerstown. Winchester is the lowest at about $600 (midpoint, 1 door), 30 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MDthis page | $330 – $910 | $620 | |
| Chambersburg, PA30 miles | $330 – $910 | $620 | level |
| Winchester, VA30 miles | $320 – $880 | $600 | −3% |
| Washington, DC55 miles | $360 – $990 | $680 | +9% |
| Altoona, PA65 miles | $340 – $930 | $640 | +3% |
| York, PA70 miles | $360 – $960 | $660 | +6% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $360 – $980 | $670 | +8% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Hagerstown ranks #148 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Hagerstown is 7% below the Maryland figure.
Elsewhere in Maryland
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $360 – $980 | $670 | +8% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $360 – $960 | $660 | +6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hagerstown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $330 – $890 | $610 | −2% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $360 – $950 | $650 | +5% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $370 – $990 | $680 | +10% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $350 – $930 | $640 | +3% |
Planning more than one job in Hagerstown?
Jobs that often go together with storm door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Hagerstown wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−4%) and patio door lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $470 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,750 | −4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
Cost by quality level and size in Hagerstown
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Hagerstown. 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
$330 to $560
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$510 to $740
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$680 to $910
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $330 – $560 | $510 – $740 | $680 – $910 |
| front and back doors | $670 – $1,150 | $1,000 – $1,450 | $1,350 – $1,800 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Hagerstown 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.
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Storm door in Hagerstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Hagerstown?
For 1 door, expect $330 to $910 in the Hagerstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $510 to $740. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Hagerstown?
About $333 to $907 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 Hagerstown or Chambersburg?
Chambersburg is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $620, which is 0% less than Hagerstown ($620). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hagerstown?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $250 out of $620. Materials are 60% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Hagerstown?
$670 to $1,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Hagerstown?
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 Hagerstown area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hagerstown expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Maryland?
Hagerstown is 7% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($670 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Hagerstown?
The BLS median is $27.21 an hour in the Hagerstown area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.25 to $29.80.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Hagerstown?
For 1 door, basic work runs $330 to $560 and premium work $680 to $910. 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 Hagerstown?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. October 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 Hagerstown
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.