Window replacement cost in Fresno, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,750 – $15,800
- Per window
- $473 – $1,576
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #46
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Fresno, plan on $4,750 to $15,800 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $473 to $1,576 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% higher than the national one. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.2).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Fresno, CA, standard level
$8,050 to $12,500
About $804 to $1,245 per window before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,700 | $9,200 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $8,050 | $12,500 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Fresno, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $7,450 | $11,800 | 73% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,800 | $3,950 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,750 | $10,200 | $15,800 | 100% |
Where the Fresno price comes from
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, Fresno wages are 1.05 times the national level. Labor makes up about 27% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fresno metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $7,450, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (102.2) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Fresno quotes can differ
Frame material
Vinyl windows run $350-$1,500 each installed, fiberglass $400-$2,000, composite $400-$2,300, and wood $800-$3,800 (HomeGuide).
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.
Climate in Fresno: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Fresno Yosemite Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Fresno (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Fresno gets about 11 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (2.2 inches in January). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 0.4 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 113 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 | 55 | 41 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 43 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 47 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 51 | 1.0 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 58 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 64 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 98 | 69 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 68 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 63 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 55 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 45 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 55 | 40 | 1.8 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Fresno
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fresno 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
$4,750 to $9,150
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$8,050 to $12,500
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$11,300 to $15,800
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,350 – $4,550 | $4,000 – $6,250 | $5,650 – $7,900 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,750 – $9,150 | $8,050 – $12,500 | $11,300 – $15,800 |
| average house (15 windows) | $7,100 – $13,700 | $12,100 – $18,700 | $17,000 – $23,600 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,800 – $22,900 | $20,100 – $31,100 | $28,400 – $39,400 |
Fresno labor market for windows
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 Fresno is 1.05 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.82 an hour, which is 5% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.08 and $37.25 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 3.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is about average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.52 an hour, which is 5% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.62 and $39.23 an hour. BLS counts 1,790 of them working in the area, 37.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.73 an hour, 4% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.67 and $30.15 an hour. About 3,590 work in the metro. That is 75.3 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 glaziers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($37.25 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $410. At the 25th percentile ($23.08) it shrinks by about $280. The total moves by 4.0% or 2.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 476,890 jobs in the Fresno area. That makes it the 53rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.31% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $23.08 | $28.82 | $37.25 | $27.44 | 1.05 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.62 | $30.52 | $39.23 | $29.12 | 1.05 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $20.67 | $24.73 | $30.15 | $23.84 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Fresno against nearby metros and the rest of California
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. San Jose is the priciest of the group at $11,100. Visalia is the cheapest at $10,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CAthis page | $4,750 – $15,800 | $10,200 | |
| Merced, CA60 miles | $4,900 – $16,200 | $10,600 | +3% |
| Visalia, CA65 miles | $4,700 – $15,700 | $10,200 | −1% |
| Modesto, CA85 miles | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +2% |
| San Jose, CA95 miles | $5,250 – $17,000 | $11,100 | +9% |
| Salinas, CA100 miles | $4,850 – $16,000 | $10,400 | +2% |
| California (statewide) | $4,950 – $16,400 | $10,700 | +4% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Fresno comes in at #46 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Fresno is 4% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $4,950 – $16,400 | $10,700 | +4% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $5,350 – $17,300 | $11,300 | +11% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $4,700 – $15,600 | $10,100 | −1% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $5,000 – $16,500 | $10,800 | +5% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $5,250 – $17,000 | $11,100 | +9% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,900 – $16,200 | $10,500 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Fresno's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fresno against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,800 | −4% |
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −14% |
| Omaha, NE | 498,100 jobs | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −12% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $4,400 – $14,700 | $9,550 | −7% |
Planning more than one job in Fresno?
Because every project leans on different trades, Fresno's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs +8% and storm door +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $630 – $6,300 | +5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,650 | +5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,050 – $27,100 | +8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $740 – $3,900 | +5% |
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Window replacement in Fresno: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Fresno?
For 10 windows, expect $4,750 to $15,800 in the Fresno area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,050 to $12,500. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Fresno?
About $473 to $1,576 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 Fresno or Merced?
Merced is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $10,600, which is 3% more than Fresno ($10,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fresno?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $2,800 out of $10,200. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Fresno?
$7,100 to $23,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Fresno?
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 Fresno area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fresno expensive for windows compared with the rest of California?
Fresno is 4% below the California statewide estimate ($10,700 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Fresno?
The BLS median is $28.82 an hour in the Fresno area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.08 to $37.25.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Fresno?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,750 to $9,150 and premium work $11,300 to $15,800. 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 Fresno?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. May 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 Fresno
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.