Storm door cost in Omaha, NE
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $320 – $880
- Per door
- $323 – $881
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #184
- 1 = most expensive
A storm door in Omaha, NE usually costs $320 to $880 for 1 door. That works out to about $323 to $881 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $50 less. Carpenters earn a median of $25.39 an hour in the Omaha area, 13% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Omaha, NE, standard level
$490 to $710
About $491 to $714 per door before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $280 | $440 |
| Labor | $210 | $270 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $490 | $710 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Omaha, NE
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $360 | $560 | 61% |
| Labor | $160 | $240 | $320 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $320 | $600 | $880 | 100% |
Where the Omaha price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, general maintenance and repair workers at 20%. Weighted together, Omaha wages are 0.91 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Omaha is at 94.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $390 nationally becomes $360 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.9: $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Omaha 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.
What local crews earn in Omaha
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 Omaha the blend is 0.91.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $25.39 an hour, 13% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.36 and $31.06 an hour. About 3,230 work in the metro. That is 64.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $24.85 an hour, which is 4% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.04 and $29.84 an hour. BLS counts 4,360 of them working in the area, 87.5 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 $40 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $20. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 6.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Omaha has 498,100 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 51st 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% | $22.36 | $25.39 | $31.06 | $29.12 | 0.87 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $22.04 | $24.85 | $29.84 | $23.84 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Omaha?
Jobs that often go together with storm door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Omaha wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−6%) and patio door lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,500 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $660 – $3,450 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: storm door pricing in Omaha
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Omaha. 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
$320 to $550
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$490 to $710
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$660 to $880
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $320 – $550 | $490 – $710 | $660 – $880 |
| front and back doors | $650 – $1,100 | $980 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $1,750 |
Omaha 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, Omaha Eppley Airfield (10 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 Omaha 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.
Omaha gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 27 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.4 inches. The station averages about 33 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 | 34 | 15 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 19 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 30 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 41 | 3.2 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 53 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 63 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 68 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 66 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 56 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 43 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 30 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 20 | 1.2 | Cold |
Is Omaha cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Omaha. Topeka is the lowest at about $590 (midpoint, 1 door), 155 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NEthis page | $320 – $880 | $600 | |
| Lincoln, NE55 miles | $320 – $870 | $590 | −2% |
| Sioux City, IA85 miles | $320 – $880 | $600 | level |
| Des Moines, IA120 miles | $340 – $920 | $630 | +5% |
| Topeka, KS155 miles | $320 – $870 | $590 | −2% |
| Sioux Falls, SD160 miles | $320 – $870 | $590 | −2% |
| Nebraska (statewide) | $320 – $870 | $590 | −2% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Omaha ranks #184 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Omaha is 2% above the Nebraska figure.
Elsewhere in Nebraska
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $320 – $870 | $590 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Omaha against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $320 – $880 | $600 | −1% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $350 – $940 | $650 | +7% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $360 – $960 | $660 | +10% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $370 – $1,000 | $680 | +13% |
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Storm door in Omaha: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Omaha?
For 1 door, expect $320 to $880 in the Omaha area. A standard-spec job lands at $490 to $710. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Omaha?
About $323 to $881 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 Omaha or Lincoln?
Lincoln is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $590, which is 2% less than Omaha ($600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Omaha?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $240 out of $600. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Omaha?
$650 to $1,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Omaha?
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 Omaha area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Omaha expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Nebraska?
Omaha is 2% above the Nebraska statewide estimate ($590 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nebraska; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Omaha?
The BLS median is $25.39 an hour in the Omaha area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.36 to $31.06.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Omaha?
For 1 door, basic work runs $320 to $550 and premium work $660 to $880. 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 Omaha?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Omaha
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.