Storm door cost in Minneapolis, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $390 – $1,050
- Per door
- $394 – $1,046
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #23
- 1 = most expensive
Minneapolis homeowners pay roughly $390 to $1,050 to install a storm door at 1 door, or $394 to $1,046 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Minneapolis is 11% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $35.61 an hour in the Minneapolis area, 22% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Minneapolis, MN, standard level
$590 to $850
About $590 to $851 per door before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $310 | $490 |
| Labor | $280 | $360 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $590 | $850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Minneapolis, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $180 | $400 | $620 | 55% |
| Labor | $210 | $320 | $430 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $390 | $720 | $1,050 | 100% |
What is behind the Minneapolis number
Labor is 45% of the midpoint bill here, against 40% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), general maintenance and repair workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Minneapolis the blended ratio comes out at 1.22.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Minneapolis metro is 103.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $400, compared with $390 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (104.8) and land at $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Minneapolis
Because every project leans on different trades, Minneapolis's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +12% and window replacement +8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,650 | +8% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $660 – $6,750 | +12% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $780 – $4,000 | +9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,100 | +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 Minneapolis is 1.22 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $35.61 an hour, which is 22% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.12 and $44.60 an hour. BLS counts 10,200 of them working in the area, 52.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $29.07 an hour, 22% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $23.50 and $35.05 an hour. About 18,090 work in the metro. That is 92.7 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 ($44.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($29.12) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 9.0% or 6.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,951,650 jobs in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. That makes it the 14th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $29.12 | $35.61 | $44.60 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $23.50 | $29.07 | $35.05 | $23.84 | 1.22 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.22 | |||||
How Minneapolis compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $620 to $720 across Minneapolis and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MNthis page | $390 – $1,050 | $720 | |
| St. Cloud, MN70 miles | $350 – $930 | $640 | −11% |
| Rochester, MN90 miles | $350 – $940 | $650 | −10% |
| Eau Claire, WI100 miles | $340 – $910 | $630 | −13% |
| La Crosse, WI145 miles | $340 – $910 | $620 | −13% |
| Duluth, MN160 miles | $350 – $930 | $640 | −11% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $370 – $990 | $680 | −6% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | −10% |
Across 300 US metros, Minneapolis comes in at #23 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $820; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $530 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Minneapolis is 6% above the Minnesota figure.
Other Minnesota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $350 – $930 | $640 | −11% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $350 – $940 | $650 | −10% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $350 – $930 | $640 | −11% |
Cities with a workforce like Minneapolis's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Minneapolis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $400 – $1,050 | $730 | +2% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $360 – $970 | $660 | −8% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $440 – $1,150 | $800 | +11% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $380 – $1,000 | $700 | −3% |
When to schedule storm door in Minneapolis
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Lower St Anthony Falls (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Minneapolis (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.
Minneapolis gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 22 | 8 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 27 | 12 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 24 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 36 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 49 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 59 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 62 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 41 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 40 | 27 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 27 | 15 | 1.3 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Minneapolis bid
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.
Permit
No permit fee is included in this estimate; storm doors rarely need one.
Pick a size, pick a tier: storm door pricing in Minneapolis
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Minneapolis 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
$390 to $660
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$590 to $850
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$790 to $1,050
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $390 – $660 | $590 – $850 | $790 – $1,050 |
| front and back doors | $790 – $1,300 | $1,200 – $1,700 | $1,550 – $2,100 |
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Storm door in Minneapolis: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Minneapolis?
For 1 door, expect $390 to $1,050 in the Minneapolis area. A standard-spec job lands at $590 to $850. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Minneapolis?
About $394 to $1,046 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 Minneapolis or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $640, which is 11% less than Minneapolis ($720). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Minneapolis?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $320 out of $720. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Minneapolis?
$790 to $2,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Minneapolis?
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 Minneapolis area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Minneapolis expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Minneapolis is 6% above the Minnesota statewide estimate ($680 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Minnesota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Minneapolis?
The BLS median is $35.61 an hour in the Minneapolis area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.12 to $44.60.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Minneapolis?
For 1 door, basic work runs $390 to $660 and premium work $790 to $1,050. 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 Minneapolis?
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.
Storm door near Minneapolis
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.