Storm door cost in McAllen, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $290 – $810
- Per door
- $287 – $808
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −16%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #298
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a storm door in McAllen, plan on $290 to $810 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $287 to $808 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 16% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $19.97 an hour in the McAllen area, 31% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in McAllen, TX, standard level
$440 to $650
About $443 to $652 per door before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $280 | $440 |
| Labor | $160 | $210 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $440 | $650 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in McAllen, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $360 | $560 | 66% |
| Labor | $120 | $180 | $250 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $290 | $550 | $810 | 100% |
Where the McAllen 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, McAllen wages are 0.70 times the national level. Labor makes up about 34% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the McAllen metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $360, compared with $390 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (85.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in McAllen
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for McAllen 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
$290 to $500
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$440 to $650
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$600 to $810
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $290 – $500 | $440 – $650 | $600 – $810 |
| front and back doors | $570 – $990 | $890 – $1,300 | $1,200 – $1,600 |
McAllen 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 McAllen is 0.70 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $19.97 an hour, which is 31% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $21.94 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 10.4 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 $18.21 an hour, 24% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $14.70 and $22.82 an hour. About 2,110 work in the metro. That is 71.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($21.94 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $15. At the 25th percentile ($17.40) it shrinks by about $20. The total moves by 2.6% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 296,700 jobs in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area. That makes it the 86th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.19% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $17.40 | $19.97 | $21.94 | $29.12 | 0.69 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $14.70 | $18.21 | $22.82 | $23.84 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.70 | |||||
Climate in McAllen: timing your storm door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Mcallen Miller Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in McAllen (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
McAllen gets about 22 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.6 inches in September). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 177 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 | 73 | 53 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 77 | 57 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 83 | 63 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 88 | 68 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 93 | 74 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Jun | 97 | 78 | 3.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 99 | 79 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 100 | 79 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 94 | 76 | 4.6 | Hot |
| Oct | 89 | 69 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 80 | 60 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 74 | 54 | 1.1 | Workable |
Storm door: what moves the price in McAllen
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.
Related projects, priced for McAllen
Because every project leans on different trades, McAllen's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −11% and patio door −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $400 – $2,200 | −13% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $520 – $5,050 | −16% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $590 – $3,250 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
Is McAllen cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than McAllen. Brownsville is the lowest at about $530 (midpoint, 1 door), 50 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen, TXthis page | $290 – $810 | $550 | |
| Brownsville, TX50 miles | $270 – $780 | $530 | −4% |
| Corpus Christi, TX115 miles | $300 – $840 | $570 | +4% |
| Laredo, TX120 miles | $290 – $810 | $550 | level |
| San Antonio, TX210 miles | $310 – $850 | $580 | +6% |
| Austin, TX270 miles | $310 – $860 | $590 | +8% |
| Texas (statewide) | $320 – $880 | $600 | +9% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | +19% |
Across 300 US metros, McAllen comes in at #298 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $820; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $530 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, McAllen is 9% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $330 – $910 | $620 | +13% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $320 – $900 | $610 | +12% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $310 – $860 | $590 | +8% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $310 – $850 | $580 | +6% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $290 – $810 | $550 | +1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $300 – $840 | $570 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like McAllen's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is McAllen against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $360 – $960 | $660 | +21% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $350 – $920 | $640 | +16% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $330 – $890 | $610 | +11% |
| Stockton, CA | 289,660 jobs | $390 – $1,050 | $710 | +30% |
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Storm door in McAllen: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in McAllen?
For 1 door, expect $290 to $810 in the McAllen area. A standard-spec job lands at $440 to $650. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in McAllen?
About $287 to $808 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 McAllen or Brownsville?
Brownsville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $530, which is 4% less than McAllen ($550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in McAllen?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $180 out of $550. Materials are 66% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in McAllen?
$570 to $1,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in McAllen?
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 McAllen area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is McAllen expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Texas?
McAllen is 9% 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 McAllen?
The BLS median is $19.97 an hour in the McAllen area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.40 to $21.94.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in McAllen?
For 1 door, basic work runs $290 to $500 and premium work $600 to $810. 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 McAllen?
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 McAllen
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.