Storm door cost in Ohio
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $340 – $920
- Per door
- $342 – $919
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $650
- Metros covered
- 8
Across Ohio, a storm door costs about $340 to $920 for 1 door. Statewide, that midpoint is 3% below the US figure of $650. Carpenters earn a median $29.24 an hour in Ohio (US: $29.12).
Inside Ohio, the metros we cover range from $610 (Youngstown) to $650 (Columbus) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Ohio (statewide), standard level
$520 to $750
About $515 to $746 per door before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $280 | $440 |
| Labor | $230 | $300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $520 | $750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Ohio
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $360 | $560 | 58% |
| Labor | $180 | $270 | $360 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $340 | $630 | $920 | 100% |
Ohio metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $630, and the top-to-bottom gap is 6%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $350 – $940 | $650 | +3% |
| Toledo, OH | $350 – $920 | $640 | +1% |
| Cincinnati, OH | $340 – $920 | $630 | level |
| Akron, OH | $340 – $920 | $630 | level |
| Cleveland, OH | $340 – $920 | $630 | level |
| Dayton, OH | $330 – $900 | $620 | −2% |
| Canton, OH | $330 – $900 | $610 | −3% |
| Youngstown, OH | $330 – $890 | $610 | −3% |
How Ohio compares with nearby states
Ohio ranks 27 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for storm door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $790 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $570, both for 1 door at the midpoint. Ohio sits at $630. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 130 miles away | $310 – $860 | $580 | −7% |
| Michigan | 180 miles away | $340 – $930 | $640 | +1% |
| Indiana | 180 miles away | $350 – $930 | $640 | +2% |
| Kentucky | 210 miles away | $320 – $890 | $600 | −4% |
| Illinois | 280 miles away | $400 – $1,050 | $740 | +17% |
Wages behind the Ohio number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.02 for Ohio.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.24 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.42 and $36.47 an hour. BLS counts 18,450 of them working in the state, 33.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $25.68 an hour, 8% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.17 and $30.65 an hour. About 64,770 work in the state. That is 116.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($36.47 an hour) would add about $50 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.42) would take off about $40. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 5,550,180 jobs across Ohio (May 2025), which is 3.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.42 | $29.24 | $36.47 | $29.12 | 1.00 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.17 | $25.68 | $30.65 | $23.84 | 1.08 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Weather windows across Ohio
Season matters for storm door. For each Ohio metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Cincinnati has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Ohio at 11 months (February through December); Youngstown has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 32 inches a year in Toledo to 43 inches in Cincinnati.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 22 | 85 | 42 | 9: March through November |
| Cincinnati | 24 | 87 | 43 | 11: February through December |
| Cleveland | 24 | 81 | 33 | 9: March through November |
| Dayton | 20 | 87 | 42 | 9: March through November |
| Akron | 21 | 85 | 33 | 9: March through November |
| Toledo | 20 | 85 | 32 | 9: March through November |
| Canton | 20 | 84 | 42 | 9: March through November |
| Youngstown | 19 | 83 | 41 | 9: March through November |
Quality levels and sizes in Ohio
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Ohio wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$340 to $570
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$520 to $750
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$690 to $920
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $340 – $570 | $520 – $750 | $690 – $920 |
| front and back doors | $680 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,500 | $1,400 – $1,850 |
Storm door: what moves the price in Ohio
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.
Permit
No permit fee is included in this estimate; storm doors rarely need one.
Other Ohio jobs that often go with storm door
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Ohio wages and prices. Against national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (−2%) and front door lowest (−4%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,900 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,550 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
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Storm door in Ohio: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Ohio?
$340 to $920 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Ohio can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Ohio is cheapest for storm door?
Youngstown at about $610 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Columbus at $650.
+Is storm door cheaper in Ohio than the US average?
It is 3% cheaper: $630 against $650 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Ohio?
About 42% ($270). Materials are 58%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.02x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Ohio?
The BLS statewide median is $29.24 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.42 to $36.47.
+Where does Ohio rank for storm door costs?
27th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $630 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Ohio?
For 1 door, basic work runs $340 to $570 and premium work $690 to $920. Basic means: basic mid-view door with a standard screen. Premium means: low-E full-view or ventilating door.
+Does the season matter for storm door in Ohio?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Ohio metros we cover, Cincinnati has the most comfortable months (11 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Storm door by city in Ohio
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.