Window replacement cost in Oxnard, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,900 – $16,100
- Per window
- $488 – $1,613
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #28
- 1 = most expensive
Replacement windows in Oxnard, CA usually costs $4,900 to $16,100 for 10 windows. That works out to about $488 to $1,613 per window before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $750 more. Glaziers earn a median of $29.96 an hour in the Oxnard area, 9% above the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Oxnard, CA, standard level
$8,250 to $12,800
About $825 to $1,275 per window before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,700 | $9,200 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,550 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $8,250 | $12,800 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Oxnard, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $7,450 | $11,800 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $3,050 | $4,300 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,900 | $10,500 | $16,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Oxnard number
Labor is 29% of the midpoint bill here, against 27% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is glaziers (50%), carpenters (40%), general maintenance and repair workers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Oxnard the blended ratio comes out at 1.15.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Oxnard is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $7,450 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 110.5: $0 to $0.
Oxnard 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, Oxnard Ventura Co Ap (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Oxnard: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Oxnard gets about 13 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (3.3 inches in February). The station averages about 2 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 | 66 | 46 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 48 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 49 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 51 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 54 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 58 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 73 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 74 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 55 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 50 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 47 | 2.1 | Workable |
How Oxnard compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Oxnard. Visalia is the lowest at about $10,200 (midpoint, 10 windows), 130 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CAthis page | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | |
| Santa Maria, CA55 miles | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,600 | +1% |
| Los Angeles, CA55 miles | $4,950 – $16,400 | $10,700 | +2% |
| Bakersfield, CA70 miles | $4,800 – $16,000 | $10,400 | −1% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA105 miles | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | level |
| Visalia, CA130 miles | $4,700 – $15,700 | $10,200 | −3% |
| California (statewide) | $4,950 – $16,400 | $10,700 | +1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Oxnard ranks #28 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Oxnard is 1% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $4,950 – $16,400 | $10,700 | +2% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $5,350 – $17,300 | $11,300 | +8% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $4,700 – $15,600 | $10,100 | −3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $5,000 – $16,500 | $10,800 | +2% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $5,250 – $17,000 | $11,100 | +6% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,900 – $16,200 | $10,500 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oxnard against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | −8% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −11% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $4,800 – $16,000 | $10,400 | −1% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −10% |
Related projects, priced for Oxnard
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Oxnard wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (+13%) and garage door lowest (+9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $650 – $6,650 | +11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,700 | +9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $390 – $1,050 | +11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,500 – $28,500 | +13% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $770 – $4,000 | +9% |
Why two Oxnard 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.
Oxnard: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Oxnard. 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
$4,900 to $9,400
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$8,250 to $12,800
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$11,600 to $16,100
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,450 – $4,700 | $4,150 – $6,400 | $5,800 – $8,050 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,900 – $9,400 | $8,250 – $12,800 | $11,600 – $16,100 |
| average house (15 windows) | $7,300 – $14,100 | $12,400 – $19,100 | $17,400 – $24,200 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $12,200 – $23,400 | $20,600 – $31,900 | $29,100 – $40,300 |
What local crews earn in Oxnard
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 Oxnard the blend is 1.15.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $29.96 an hour, 9% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $25.29 and $37.84 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 5.6 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 $35.61 an hour, 22% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.47 and $40.40 an hour. About 2,050 work in the metro. That is 63.3 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 $26.24 an hour, which is 10% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.36 and $31.07 an hour. BLS counts 2,700 of them working in the area, 83.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $380 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $230. That is a swing of roughly 2.2% to 3.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura has 323,890 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 79th 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% | $25.29 | $29.96 | $37.84 | $27.44 | 1.09 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $29.47 | $35.61 | $40.40 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.36 | $26.24 | $31.07 | $23.84 | 1.10 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
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Window replacement in Oxnard: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Oxnard?
For 10 windows, expect $4,900 to $16,100 in the Oxnard area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,250 to $12,800. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Oxnard?
About $488 to $1,613 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 Oxnard or Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $10,600, which is 1% more than Oxnard ($10,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oxnard?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $3,050 out of $10,500. Materials are 71% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Oxnard?
$7,300 to $24,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Oxnard?
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 Oxnard area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oxnard expensive for windows compared with the rest of California?
Oxnard is 1% 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 Oxnard?
The BLS median is $29.96 an hour in the Oxnard area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.29 to $37.84.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Oxnard?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,900 to $9,400 and premium work $11,600 to $16,100. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Is there a bad season to replace windows in Oxnard?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Window replacement near Oxnard
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.