Window replacement cost in Denver, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,700 – $15,500
- Per window
- $468 – $1,547
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #51
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for replacement windows in the Denver area: $4,700 to $15,500 for 10 windows. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 3% higher than the US figure. Glaziers earn a median of $30.81 an hour in the Denver area, 12% above the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Denver, CO, standard level
$7,900 to $12,200
About $792 to $1,223 per window before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,450 | $8,850 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,900 | $12,200 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Denver, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,950 | $7,150 | $11,400 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,900 | $4,100 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,700 | $10,100 | $15,500 | 100% |
Why Denver prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on glaziers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.81 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Denver is 1.10 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 29% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Denver is at 101.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $7,150 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.8: $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Denver
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Denver wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (+5%) and garage door lowest (+3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $620 – $6,300 | +5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,550 | +3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $980 | +3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,650 – $26,000 | +3% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $720 – $3,800 | +3% |
Denver: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Denver. 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
$4,700 to $9,000
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,900 to $12,200
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$11,200 to $15,500
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,350 – $4,500 | $3,950 – $6,100 | $5,600 – $7,750 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,700 – $9,000 | $7,900 – $12,200 | $11,200 – $15,500 |
| average house (15 windows) | $7,000 – $13,500 | $11,900 – $18,300 | $16,700 – $23,200 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,700 – $22,500 | $19,800 – $30,600 | $27,900 – $38,700 |
Why two Denver 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.
Is Denver cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group. Pueblo is the cheapest at $9,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, COthis page | $4,700 – $15,500 | $10,100 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO45 miles | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −6% |
| Boulder, CO55 miles | $4,450 – $14,800 | $9,600 | −4% |
| Greeley, CO80 miles | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | −5% |
| Fort Collins, CO90 miles | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −5% |
| Pueblo, CO90 miles | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −6% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | −2% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Denver ranks #51 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Denver is 2% above the Colorado figure.
Elsewhere in Colorado
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −6% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $4,450 – $14,800 | $9,600 | −4% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −5% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | −5% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,600 | −5% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Denver against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | +7% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −3% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −10% |
The best months for windows in Denver
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Denver-Stapleton (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Denver are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Denver gets about 15 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 49 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, July and August (2.3 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and December are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 42 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 | 47 | 18 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 48 | 19 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 27 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 34 | 1.7 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 43 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 53 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 59 | 2.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 57 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 48 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 36 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 18 | 0.5 | Workable |
Who does the work: Denver trade wages
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 Denver the blend is 1.10.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $30.81 an hour, 12% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $27.91 and $37.29 an hour. About 1,230 work in the metro. That is 7.6 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 $31.21 an hour, 7% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.70 and $36.14 an hour. About 7,250 work in the metro. That is 45.0 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 $25.21 an hour, which is 6% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.64 and $30.83 an hour. BLS counts 11,510 of them working in the area, 71.5 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 $310 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $140. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 3.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Denver-Aurora-Centennial has 1,609,350 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 17th 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% | $27.91 | $30.81 | $37.29 | $27.44 | 1.12 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $27.70 | $31.21 | $36.14 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.64 | $25.21 | $30.83 | $23.84 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
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Window replacement in Denver: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Denver?
For 10 windows, expect $4,700 to $15,500 in the Denver area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,900 to $12,200. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Denver?
About $468 to $1,547 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 Denver or Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,500, which is 6% less than Denver ($10,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Denver?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $2,900 out of $10,100. Materials are 71% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Denver?
$7,000 to $23,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Denver?
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 Denver area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Denver expensive for windows compared with the rest of Colorado?
Denver is 2% above the Colorado statewide estimate ($9,850 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Denver?
The BLS median is $30.81 an hour in the Denver area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.91 to $37.29.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Denver?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,700 to $9,000 and premium work $11,200 to $15,500. 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 Denver?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. January and December 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 Denver
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.