Storm door cost in Brownsville, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $270 – $780
- Per door
- $272 – $779
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −19%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #300
- 1 = most expensive
A storm door in Brownsville, TX usually costs $270 to $780 for 1 door. That works out to about $272 to $779 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $120 less. Carpenters earn a median of $17.13 an hour in the Brownsville area, 41% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Brownsville, TX, standard level
$420 to $630
About $424 to $627 per door before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $280 | $440 |
| Labor | $140 | $180 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $420 | $630 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Brownsville, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $360 | $560 | 69% |
| Labor | $110 | $160 | $220 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $270 | $530 | $780 | 100% |
Where the Brownsville 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, Brownsville wages are 0.62 times the national level. Labor makes up about 31% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Brownsville is at 93.8 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 86.0: $0 to $0.
Pick a size, pick a tier: storm door pricing in Brownsville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Brownsville. 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
$270 to $480
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$420 to $630
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$580 to $780
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $270 – $480 | $420 – $630 | $580 – $780 |
| front and back doors | $540 – $950 | $850 – $1,250 | $1,150 – $1,550 |
Brownsville 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, Brownsville (5 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 Brownsville are October through April: 7 of 12. Outside them, May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Brownsville gets about 27 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (5.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 1.1 and 1.0 inches. The station averages about 140 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 | 73 | 53 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 76 | 57 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 62 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 86 | 68 | 1.5 | Workable |
| May | 90 | 74 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 94 | 77 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 78 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 78 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 75 | 5.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 87 | 69 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 80 | 61 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 74 | 55 | 1.2 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Brownsville?
Jobs that often go together with storm door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Brownsville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−12%) and patio door lowest (−19%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $370 – $2,200 | −15% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $510 – $4,850 | −19% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $570 – $3,150 | −15% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,900 – $13,300 | −12% |
What local crews earn in Brownsville
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 Brownsville the blend is 0.62.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $17.13 an hour, 41% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $11.25 and $22.26 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 15.9 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 $17.66 an hour, which is 26% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $13.99 and $22.43 an hour. BLS counts 1,750 of them working in the area, 111.1 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 $35 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $40. That is a swing of roughly 8.1% to 7.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Brownsville-Harlingen has 157,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 151st 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% | $11.25 | $17.13 | $22.26 | $29.12 | 0.59 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $13.99 | $17.66 | $22.43 | $23.84 | 0.74 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.62 | |||||
Why two Brownsville quotes can differ
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.
Brownsville against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Brownsville. Laredo comes closest at about $550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, TXthis page | $270 – $780 | $530 | |
| McAllen, TX50 miles | $290 – $810 | $550 | +4% |
| Corpus Christi, TX125 miles | $300 – $840 | $570 | +9% |
| Laredo, TX160 miles | $290 – $810 | $550 | +4% |
| San Antonio, TX240 miles | $310 – $850 | $580 | +10% |
| Austin, TX285 miles | $310 – $860 | $590 | +12% |
| Texas (statewide) | $320 – $880 | $600 | +14% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | +24% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Brownsville ranks #300 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Brownsville is 12% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $330 – $910 | $620 | +18% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $320 – $900 | $610 | +16% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $310 – $860 | $590 | +12% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $310 – $850 | $580 | +10% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $290 – $810 | $550 | +5% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $290 – $810 | $550 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Brownsville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $360 – $990 | $680 | +29% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | +13% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $320 – $870 | $590 | +13% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | +12% |
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Storm door in Brownsville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Brownsville?
For 1 door, expect $270 to $780 in the Brownsville area. A standard-spec job lands at $420 to $630. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Brownsville?
About $272 to $779 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 Brownsville or McAllen?
McAllen is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $550, which is 4% more than Brownsville ($530). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Brownsville?
About 31% at the midpoint, or $160 out of $530. Materials are 69% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Brownsville?
$540 to $1,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Brownsville?
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 Brownsville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Brownsville expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Texas?
Brownsville is 12% below the Texas statewide estimate ($600 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Brownsville?
The BLS median is $17.13 an hour in the Brownsville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $11.25 to $22.26.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Brownsville?
For 1 door, basic work runs $270 to $480 and premium work $580 to $780. 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 Brownsville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. January and February 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 Brownsville
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.