Window replacement cost in Tucson, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,150 – $14,000
- Per window
- $414 – $1,398
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #212
- 1 = most expensive
Tucson homeowners pay roughly $4,150 to $14,000 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $414 to $1,398 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Tucson is 7% lower. Glaziers earn a median of $23.28 an hour in the Tucson area, 15% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Tucson, AZ, standard level
$7,100 to $11,000
About $709 to $1,103 per window before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,400 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,100 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Tucson, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,800 | $10,800 | 75% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,250 | $3,150 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,050 | $14,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Tucson number
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, Tucson wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 25% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Tucson metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $6,800, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Tucson quotes can differ
Window type
Single-hung and picture windows are cheapest; bay and bow windows can reach $3,000-$8,000+.
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.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Tucson is 0.84 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.28 an hour, which is 15% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $18.56 and $27.08 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 4.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.61 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.31 and $28.94 an hour. BLS counts 1,380 of them working in the area, 35.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.92 an hour, 8% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.59 and $25.66 an hour. About 5,210 work in the metro. That is 133.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the glaziers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.08 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $180. At the 25th percentile ($18.56) it shrinks by about $230. The total moves by 2.0% or 2.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 389,630 jobs in the Tucson area. That makes it the 68th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.25% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $18.56 | $23.28 | $27.08 | $27.44 | 0.85 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.31 | $23.61 | $28.94 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.59 | $21.92 | $25.66 | $23.84 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
How Tucson compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 10 windows range from $9,050 to $10,500 across Tucson and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZthis page | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | |
| Phoenix, AZ75 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +4% |
| Yuma, AZ130 miles | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +2% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ180 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +3% |
| El Centro, CA215 miles | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +16% |
| Flagstaff, AZ255 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +4% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | +3% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Tucson comes in at #212 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Tucson is 3% below the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +3% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +2% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +4% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Tucson's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tucson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +4% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +9% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +1% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +4% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Tucson
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Tucson 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 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,150 to $8,050
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,100 to $11,000
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,000 to $14,000
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,050 – $4,050 | $3,550 – $5,500 | $5,000 – $7,000 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,150 – $8,050 | $7,100 – $11,000 | $10,000 – $14,000 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,200 – $12,100 | $10,600 – $16,500 | $15,100 – $21,000 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,300 – $20,200 | $17,700 – $27,600 | $25,100 – $34,900 |
Related projects, priced for Tucson
Because every project leans on different trades, Tucson's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −7% and patio door −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
When to schedule windows in Tucson
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Tucson 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 Tucson (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tucson gets about 11 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (2.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 158 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 | 67 | 41 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 69 | 43 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 76 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 92 | 62 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 101 | 71 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 76 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 99 | 75 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 95 | 70 | 1.3 | Hot |
| Oct | 86 | 59 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 75 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 41 | 1.0 | Workable |
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Window replacement in Tucson: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Tucson?
For 10 windows, expect $4,150 to $14,000 in the Tucson area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,100 to $11,000. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Tucson?
About $414 to $1,398 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 Tucson or Phoenix?
Phoenix is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,400, which is 4% more than Tucson ($9,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tucson?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $9,050. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Tucson?
$6,200 to $21,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Tucson?
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 Tucson area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tucson expensive for windows compared with the rest of Arizona?
Tucson is 3% below 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 Tucson?
The BLS median is $23.28 an hour in the Tucson area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.56 to $27.08.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Tucson?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,050 and premium work $10,000 to $14,000. 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 Tucson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. April 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.
Window replacement near Tucson
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.