Window replacement cost in Colorado
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,550 – $15,100
- Per window
- $456 – $1,510
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 7
Across Colorado, replacement windows costs about $4,550 to $15,100 for 10 windows. Statewide, that midpoint is 1% above the US figure of $9,750. Glaziers earn a median $29.97 an hour in Colorado (US: $27.44).
Inside Colorado, the metros we cover range from $9,450 (Pueblo) to $10,100 (Denver) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Colorado (statewide), standard level
$7,700 to $11,900
About $772 to $1,194 per window before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,350 | $8,650 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,700 | $11,900 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Colorado
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,900 | $7,000 | $11,100 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,850 | $4,000 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,550 | $9,850 | $15,100 | 100% |
Basic, standard or premium: Colorado prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from a few windows (5 windows) to whole house (25 windows).
Basic
$4,550 to $8,800
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,700 to $11,900
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,900 to $15,100
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,300 – $4,400 | $3,850 – $5,950 | $5,450 – $7,550 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,550 – $8,800 | $7,700 – $11,900 | $10,900 – $15,100 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,850 – $13,200 | $11,600 – $17,900 | $16,300 – $22,600 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,400 – $21,900 | $19,300 – $29,800 | $27,200 – $37,700 |
If you are planning more than one job in Colorado
Each project weights the trades differently, so Colorado's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, patio door is +2% and front door level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $610 – $6,100 | +2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,500 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $960 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,300 | level |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | level |
What glaziers and the other trades earn in Colorado
Colorado's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.06 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $29.97 an hour, 9% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $26.93 and $35.68 an hour. About 2,040 work in the state. That is 7.1 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 $30.21 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.97 and $35.78 an hour. About 12,740 work in the state. That is 44.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.65 an hour, which is 3% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.92 and $30.15 an hour. BLS counts 22,960 of them working in the state, 79.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for glaziers ($35.68 an hour) would add about $280 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($26.93) would take off about $150. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,873,900 jobs across Colorado (May 2025), which is 1.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $26.93 | $29.97 | $35.68 | $27.44 | 1.09 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.97 | $30.21 | $35.78 | $29.12 | 1.04 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.92 | $24.65 | $30.15 | $23.84 | 1.03 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Colorado metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,850, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (10 windows) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $4,700 – $15,500 | $10,100 | +2% |
| Boulder, CO | $4,450 – $14,800 | $9,600 | −2% |
| Grand Junction, CO | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,600 | −3% |
| Greeley, CO | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | −3% |
| Fort Collins, CO | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −3% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −4% |
| Pueblo, CO | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −4% |
When Colorado weather lets you replace
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Colorado is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Colorado Springs has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Colorado at 12 months; Grand Junction has the shortest at 8 (February through June and September through November). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in Grand Junction to 21 inches in Boulder.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 18 | 90 | 15 | 11: August through June |
| Colorado Springs | 19 | 87 | 16 | 12: all year |
| Boulder | 22 | 88 | 21 | 12: all year |
| Fort Collins | 18 | 87 | 16 | 11: January through November |
| Greeley | 18 | 92 | 15 | 9: February through June and August through November |
| Grand Junction | 17 | 95 | 9 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Pueblo | 15 | 93 | 12 | 10: September through June |
How Colorado compares with nearby states
Colorado ranks 13 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for windows, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,600 and the cheapest Arkansas at $8,750, both for 10 windows at the midpoint. Colorado sits at $9,850. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 120 miles away | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −5% |
| New Mexico | 340 miles away | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | −6% |
| Utah | 410 miles away | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,250 | −6% |
| South Dakota | 440 miles away | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −9% |
| Kansas | 450 miles away | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −8% |
Why two Colorado 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.
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.
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Window replacement in Colorado: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Colorado?
$4,550 to $15,100 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Colorado can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Colorado is cheapest for windows?
Pueblo at about $9,450 (midpoint, 10 windows). The priciest is Denver at $10,100.
+Is windows cheaper in Colorado than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $9,850 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Colorado?
About 29% ($2,850). Materials are 71%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.06x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in Colorado?
The BLS statewide median is $29.97 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.93 to $35.68.
+Where does Colorado rank for windows costs?
13th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,850 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Colorado?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,550 to $8,800 and premium work $10,900 to $15,100. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Does the season matter for windows in Colorado?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Colorado metros we cover, Colorado Springs has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Window replacement by city in Colorado
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.