Storm door cost in Milwaukee, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $350 – $940
- Per door
- $352 – $938
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #88
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a storm door in Milwaukee, plan on $350 to $940 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $352 to $938 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Milwaukee, WI, standard level
$530 to $760
About $527 to $762 per door before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $280 | $440 |
| Labor | $240 | $320 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $530 | $760 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Milwaukee, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $360 | $560 | 56% |
| Labor | $190 | $280 | $370 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $350 | $640 | $940 | 100% |
Why Milwaukee prices look the way they do
Labor is 44% 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 Milwaukee the blended ratio comes out at 1.07.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Milwaukee 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 (96.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Related projects, priced for Milwaukee
Because every project leans on different trades, Milwaukee's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +3% and front door −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,200 | +3% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $710 – $3,650 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,600 – $14,900 | level |
Milwaukee against nearby metros and the rest of Wisconsin
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Janesville is the priciest of the group at $680. Racine is the cheapest at $630.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WIthis page | $350 – $940 | $640 | |
| Racine, WI10 miles | $340 – $920 | $630 | −2% |
| Kenosha, WI20 miles | $370 – $1,000 | $680 | +6% |
| Sheboygan, WI55 miles | $350 – $940 | $650 | level |
| Janesville, WI65 miles | $380 – $990 | $680 | +6% |
| Rockford, IL70 miles | $370 – $970 | $670 | +4% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $350 – $930 | $640 | −1% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Milwaukee comes in at #88 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $820; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $530 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Milwaukee is 1% above the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $350 – $940 | $640 | level |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $340 – $920 | $630 | −2% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $350 – $930 | $640 | −1% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $400 – $1,050 | $720 | +11% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $340 – $910 | $630 | −3% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $340 – $910 | $620 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Milwaukee's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Milwaukee against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $340 – $930 | $640 | −1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $320 – $880 | $600 | −7% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $340 – $920 | $630 | −3% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $320 – $890 | $600 | −6% |
Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee is 1.07 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $30.73 an hour, which is 6% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.48 and $39.60 an hour. BLS counts 3,310 of them working in the area, 40.3 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 $27.08 an hour, 14% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.06 and $31.06 an hour. About 8,270 work in the metro. That is 100.8 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 ($39.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($26.48) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 9.9% or 4.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 820,780 jobs in the Milwaukee-Waukesha area. That makes it the 38th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.53% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $26.48 | $30.73 | $39.60 | $29.12 | 1.06 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $22.06 | $27.08 | $31.06 | $23.84 | 1.14 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: storm door pricing in Milwaukee
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Milwaukee 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
$350 to $590
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$530 to $760
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$700 to $940
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $350 – $590 | $530 – $760 | $700 – $940 |
| front and back doors | $700 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,500 | $1,400 – $1,900 |
Climate in Milwaukee: timing your storm door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Mt Mary College (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Milwaukee (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Milwaukee gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 40 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (4.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 2.7 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 30 | 14 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 17 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 44 | 26 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 56 | 36 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 48 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 58 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 63 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 62 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 53 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 42 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 30 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 21 | 1.7 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Milwaukee 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.
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Storm door in Milwaukee: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Milwaukee?
For 1 door, expect $350 to $940 in the Milwaukee area. A standard-spec job lands at $530 to $760. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Milwaukee?
About $352 to $938 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 Milwaukee or Racine?
Racine is 10 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $630, which is 2% less than Milwaukee ($640). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Milwaukee?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $280 out of $640. Materials are 56% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Milwaukee?
$700 to $1,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Milwaukee?
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 Milwaukee area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Milwaukee expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Milwaukee is 1% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($640 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Milwaukee?
The BLS median is $30.73 an hour in the Milwaukee area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.48 to $39.60.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Milwaukee?
For 1 door, basic work runs $350 to $590 and premium work $700 to $940. 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 Milwaukee?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. October 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 Milwaukee
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.