How Much Does Garage Door Opener Installation Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does Garage Door Opener Installation Include?
A garage door opener automates your garage door with a motorized unit mounted on the ceiling. Modern openers include features like smartphone control, battery backup, quiet belt-drive operation, and smart home integration.
The national average cost for garage door opener installation is $450 installed. Most homeowners pay between $250 and $800, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Drive Type
Chain: $150-$300. Belt (quieter): $200-$400. Screw: $180-$350. Wall-mount (jackshaft): $300-$600
Installation
Replace existing (same rail): $100-$200 labor. New installation: $200-$400 labor
Features
Basic: $150-$250. Smart/Wi-Fi: $200-$350. Battery backup: add $50-$100. Camera: add $50-$100
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Drive type (chain, belt, screw, wall-mount)
- ✓Horsepower
- ✓Smart features
- ✓Existing wiring and rails
- ✓Number of remotes
- ✓Installation complexity
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Chain-drive openers ($150-$250) are the cheapest and most reliable — just louder than belt-drive
- 2.Install it yourself if you're handy — most openers come with comprehensive instructions and take 3-5 hours
- 3.Smart openers (Wi-Fi, app control) cost only $30-$80 more than basic models
- 4.Buy at Costco or during holiday sales for 15-25% off retail
📈 Garage Door Opener Installation Cost Trends (2020–2024)
Prices have increased +17.8% over the last 5 years
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $382 | — |
| 2021 | $398 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $424 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | $436 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $450 | +3.2% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Garage Door Opener Installation Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $205 | $369 | $656 |
| Alaska | $320 | $576 | $1,024 |
| Arizona | $238 | $428 | $760 |
| Arkansas | $200 | $360 | $640 |
| California | $338 | $608 | $1,080 |
| Colorado | $270 | $486 | $864 |
| Connecticut | $305 | $549 | $976 |
| Delaware | $263 | $473 | $840 |
| Florida | $245 | $441 | $784 |
| Georgia | $225 | $405 | $720 |
| Hawaii | $355 | $639 | $1,136 |
| Idaho | $230 | $414 | $736 |
| Illinois | $263 | $473 | $840 |
| Indiana | $220 | $396 | $704 |
| Iowa | $215 | $387 | $688 |
| Kansas | $213 | $383 | $680 |
| Kentucky | $210 | $378 | $672 |
| Louisiana | $218 | $392 | $696 |
| Maine | $255 | $459 | $816 |
| Maryland | $288 | $518 | $920 |
| Massachusetts | $325 | $585 | $1,040 |
| Michigan | $230 | $414 | $736 |
| Minnesota | $255 | $459 | $816 |
| Mississippi | $195 | $351 | $624 |
| Missouri | $218 | $392 | $696 |
| Montana | $238 | $428 | $760 |
| Nebraska | $220 | $396 | $704 |
| Nevada | $255 | $459 | $816 |
| New Hampshire | $280 | $504 | $896 |
| New Jersey | $313 | $563 | $1,000 |
| New Mexico | $225 | $405 | $720 |
| New York | $330 | $594 | $1,056 |
| North Carolina | $225 | $405 | $720 |
| North Dakota | $225 | $405 | $720 |
| Ohio | $225 | $405 | $720 |
| Oklahoma | $208 | $374 | $664 |
| Oregon | $275 | $495 | $880 |
| Pennsylvania | $255 | $459 | $816 |
| Rhode Island | $288 | $518 | $920 |
| South Carolina | $218 | $392 | $696 |
| South Dakota | $213 | $383 | $680 |
| Tennessee | $215 | $387 | $688 |
| Texas | $233 | $419 | $744 |
| Utah | $238 | $428 | $760 |
| Vermont | $270 | $486 | $864 |
| Virginia | $263 | $473 | $840 |
| Washington | $288 | $518 | $920 |
| West Virginia | $200 | $360 | $640 |
| Wisconsin | $235 | $423 | $752 |
| Wyoming | $230 | $414 | $736 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do garage door openers last?
Average lifespan is 10-15 years. Belt-drive motors tend to last slightly longer than chain-drive. Signs of failure include slow operation, excessive noise, intermittent function, and the opener not responding to remotes.
What horsepower garage door opener do I need?
Single car door (under 10 ft wide): 1/2 HP is sufficient. Double car door (16 ft): 3/4 HP recommended. Heavy or insulated doors: 1 HP or 1-1/4 HP. Most homeowners are fine with 1/2 HP for standard doors.
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