Window replacement cost in Phoenix, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,350 – $14,400
- Per window
- $435 – $1,443
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #130
- 1 = most expensive
Replacement windows in Phoenix, AZ usually costs $4,350 to $14,400 for 10 windows. That works out to about $435 to $1,443 per window before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $360 less. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.0).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Phoenix, AZ, standard level
$7,400 to $11,400
About $738 to $1,141 per window before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,150 | $8,300 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,400 | $11,400 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Phoenix, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,750 | $10,700 | 72% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,650 | $3,750 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,350 | $9,400 | $14,400 | 100% |
Why Phoenix prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: glaziers at 50%, carpenters at 40%, general maintenance and repair workers at 10%. Weighted together, Phoenix wages are 1.00 times the national level. Labor makes up about 28% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Phoenix is at 95.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $6,750 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.3: $0 to $0.
Phoenix against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. El Centro is the priciest of the group at $10,500. Tucson is the cheapest at $9,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZthis page | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | |
| Tucson, AZ75 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ105 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | level |
| Yuma, AZ110 miles | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | −2% |
| Flagstaff, AZ185 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | level |
| El Centro, CA190 miles | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +12% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Phoenix ranks #130 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Phoenix is 0% above the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | level |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | −2% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | level |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Phoenix against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $5,350 – $17,100 | $11,200 | +19% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $5,350 – $17,300 | $11,300 | +21% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $4,300 – $14,700 | $9,550 | +1% |
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $5,050 – $16,500 | $10,800 | +15% |
Phoenix weather and the window replacement calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Phoenix Deer Valley Muni Ap (10 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 Phoenix 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.
Phoenix gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (1.2 inches in February). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 159 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 | 65 | 44 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 46 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 75 | 51 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 57 | 0.3 | Workable |
| May | 92 | 65 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 102 | 73 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 104 | 81 | 0.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 103 | 81 | 1.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 98 | 75 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 86 | 63 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 74 | 51 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 0.8 | Workable |
What local crews earn in Phoenix
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 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 Phoenix the blend is 1.00.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $27.49 an hour, in line with the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.63 and $29.00 an hour. About 2,000 work in the metro. That is 8.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $29.00 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.36 and $35.30 an hour. About 12,710 work in the metro. That is 53.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.52 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.29 and $29.98 an hour. BLS counts 26,350 of them working in the area, 110.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $75 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $190. That is a swing of roughly 2.0% to 0.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler has 2,375,760 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 11th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $23.63 | $27.49 | $29.00 | $27.44 | 1.00 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.36 | $29.00 | $35.30 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $20.29 | $23.52 | $29.98 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Phoenix
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Phoenix. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from a few windows (5 windows) to whole house (25 windows).
Basic
$4,350 to $8,400
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,400 to $11,400
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,400 to $14,400
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,200 – $4,200 | $3,700 – $5,700 | $5,200 – $7,200 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,350 – $8,400 | $7,400 – $11,400 | $10,400 – $14,400 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,550 – $12,600 | $11,100 – $17,100 | $15,600 – $21,600 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,900 – $21,000 | $18,400 – $28,500 | $26,000 – $36,100 |
Related projects, priced for Phoenix
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Phoenix wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (−3%) and front door lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,100 – $24,300 | −4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,550 | −3% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Phoenix bid
Count
Replacing 10 to 15 windows runs $4,500-$22,500; at 25 windows it is $11,250-$37,500.
Permit
Window permits are $50-$200 each, or $400-$600 total for a multi-window job, and are often only needed when you change the opening (HomeGuide). No permit fee is included here because many cities do not ask for one on same-size replacements.
Frame material
Vinyl windows run $350-$1,500 each installed, fiberglass $400-$2,000, composite $400-$2,300, and wood $800-$3,800 (HomeGuide).
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Window replacement in Phoenix: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Phoenix?
For 10 windows, expect $4,350 to $14,400 in the Phoenix area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,400 to $11,400. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Phoenix?
About $435 to $1,443 per window for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $450 to $1,500.
+Is windows cheaper in Phoenix or Tucson?
Tucson is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,050, which is 4% less than Phoenix ($9,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Phoenix?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $2,650 out of $9,400. Materials are 72% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Phoenix?
$6,550 to $21,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Phoenix?
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 Phoenix area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Phoenix expensive for windows compared with the rest of Arizona?
Phoenix is 0% above the Arizona statewide estimate ($9,350 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Phoenix?
The BLS median is $27.49 an hour in the Phoenix area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.63 to $29.00.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Phoenix?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,350 to $8,400 and premium work $10,400 to $14,400. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+When is the best time to replace windows in Phoenix?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. April and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Window replacement near Phoenix
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 Window Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (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 = 65% of the low installed price and 75% of the high one, from HomeGuide's statement that the window unit is 65-75% of replacement cost.