Storm door cost in Eugene, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $360 – $990
- Per door
- $364 – $990
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #50
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a storm door in Eugene, plan on $360 to $990 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $364 to $990 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% higher than the national one. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Eugene, OR, standard level
$550 to $800
About $552 to $802 per door before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $320 | $500 |
| Labor | $230 | $310 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $550 | $800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Eugene, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $180 | $410 | $630 | 60% |
| Labor | $180 | $270 | $360 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $360 | $680 | $990 | 100% |
Why Eugene prices look the way they do
Labor is 40% 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 Eugene the blended ratio comes out at 1.03.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Eugene metro is 105.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $410, compared with $390 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Eugene labor market for storm door
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 Eugene is 1.03 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $30.09 an hour, which is 3% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.05 an hour. BLS counts 710 of them working in the area, 45.0 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 $23.67 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.54 and $28.44 an hour. About 1,600 work in the metro. That is 101.5 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 ($35.05 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $35. At the 25th percentile ($24.10) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 5.3% or 6.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 157,710 jobs in the Eugene-Springfield area. That makes it the 150th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $24.10 | $30.09 | $35.05 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.54 | $23.67 | $28.44 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
How Eugene compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Portland is the priciest of the group at $730. Medford is the cheapest at $660.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, ORthis page | $360 – $990 | $680 | |
| Salem, OR65 miles | $360 – $980 | $670 | −1% |
| Bend, OR100 miles | $370 – $990 | $680 | level |
| Medford, OR105 miles | $350 – $970 | $660 | −2% |
| Portland, OR115 miles | $400 – $1,050 | $730 | +7% |
| Yakima, WA205 miles | $360 – $990 | $680 | level |
| Oregon (statewide) | $370 – $1,000 | $680 | +1% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Eugene comes in at #50 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $820; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $530 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Eugene is 1% below the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $400 – $1,050 | $730 | +7% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $360 – $980 | $670 | −1% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $370 – $990 | $680 | level |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $350 – $970 | $660 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Eugene's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Eugene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $320 – $870 | $590 | −12% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $270 – $780 | $530 | −22% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $330 – $890 | $610 | −10% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | −13% |
Related projects, priced for Eugene
Because every project leans on different trades, Eugene's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs +7% and front door +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,600 | +5% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $640 – $6,450 | +7% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $760 – $3,950 | +7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $16,100 | +7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Eugene
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Eugene 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
$360 to $610
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$550 to $800
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$740 to $990
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $360 – $610 | $550 – $800 | $740 – $990 |
| front and back doors | $730 – $1,250 | $1,100 – $1,600 | $1,500 – $2,000 |
Climate in Eugene: timing your storm door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Eugene Mahlon Sweet Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Eugene: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Eugene gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (7.2 inches in December). 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 | 48 | 35 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 35 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 37 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 48 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 52 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 52 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 42 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 38 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 34 | 7.2 | Workable |
Storm door: what moves the price in Eugene
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.
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Storm door in Eugene: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Eugene?
For 1 door, expect $360 to $990 in the Eugene area. A standard-spec job lands at $550 to $800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Eugene?
About $364 to $990 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 Eugene or Salem?
Salem is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $670, which is 1% less than Eugene ($680). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Eugene?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $270 out of $680. Materials are 60% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Eugene?
$730 to $2,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Eugene?
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 Eugene area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Eugene expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Oregon?
Eugene is 1% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($680 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Eugene?
The BLS median is $30.09 an hour in the Eugene area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.10 to $35.05.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Eugene?
For 1 door, basic work runs $360 to $610 and premium work $740 to $990. Basic means: basic mid-view door with a standard screen. Premium means: low-E full-view or ventilating door.
+Is there a bad season to install a storm door in Eugene?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Storm door near Eugene
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.