Window replacement cost in Bridgeport, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,550 – $15,100
- Per window
- $457 – $1,506
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #68
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Bridgeport, plan on $4,550 to $15,100 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $457 to $1,506 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Glaziers earn a median of $30.91 an hour in the Bridgeport area, 13% above the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Bridgeport, CT, standard level
$7,700 to $11,900
About $772 to $1,192 per window before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $8,500 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,700 | $11,900 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Bridgeport, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,850 | $6,900 | $10,900 | 70% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,900 | $4,100 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,550 | $9,800 | $15,100 | 100% |
Why Bridgeport prices look the way they do
Labor is 30% 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 Bridgeport the blended ratio comes out at 1.10.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bridgeport metro is 97.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $6,900, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (106.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Bridgeport bid
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.
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+.
Bridgeport against nearby metros and the rest of Connecticut
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. New York is the priciest of the group at $11,100. Waterbury is the cheapest at $9,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CTthis page | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,800 | |
| Waterbury, CT25 miles | $4,550 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −1% |
| New Haven, CT30 miles | $4,600 – $15,100 | $9,850 | level |
| Poughkeepsie, NY40 miles | $4,900 – $16,400 | $10,700 | +9% |
| New York, NY40 miles | $5,150 – $17,000 | $11,100 | +13% |
| Hartford, CT55 miles | $4,700 – $15,300 | $10,000 | +2% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $4,600 – $15,100 | $9,800 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Bridgeport comes in at #68 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Bridgeport is 0% below the Connecticut figure.
Other Connecticut metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $4,700 – $15,300 | $10,000 | +2% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $4,600 – $15,100 | $9,850 | level |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $4,550 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −1% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $4,550 – $15,000 | $9,800 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Bridgeport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bridgeport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | −6% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −4% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $4,750 – $15,300 | $10,000 | +2% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −7% |
Bridgeport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bridgeport 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
$4,550 to $8,750
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 – $8,750 | $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 |
Climate in Bridgeport: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Bridgeport (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Bridgeport gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 34 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and August (4.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, July and November are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 38 | 24 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 26 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 32 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 42 | 4.2 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 62 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 68 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 67 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 60 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 38 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 30 | 4.0 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Bridgeport
Because every project leans on different trades, Bridgeport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs +5% and front door level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $610 – $6,150 | +3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,500 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,850 – $26,500 | +5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $720 – $3,750 | +2% |
Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport is 1.10 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.91 an hour, which is 13% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.97 and $41.63 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 3.5 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 $30.39 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.19 and $37.89 an hour. BLS counts 1,100 of them working in the area, 27.2 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 $27.64 an hour, 16% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.65 and $33.70 an hour. About 2,410 work in the metro. That is 59.6 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 ($41.63 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $520. At the 25th percentile ($23.97) it shrinks by about $340. The total moves by 5.3% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 404,180 jobs in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury area. That makes it the 63rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $23.97 | $30.91 | $41.63 | $27.44 | 1.13 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $27.19 | $30.39 | $37.89 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.65 | $27.64 | $33.70 | $23.84 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
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Window replacement in Bridgeport: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Bridgeport?
For 10 windows, expect $4,550 to $15,100 in the Bridgeport area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,700 to $11,900. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Bridgeport?
About $457 to $1,506 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 Bridgeport or Waterbury?
Waterbury is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,750, which is 1% less than Bridgeport ($9,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bridgeport?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $2,900 out of $9,800. Materials are 70% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Bridgeport?
$6,850 to $22,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Bridgeport?
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 Bridgeport area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bridgeport expensive for windows compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Bridgeport is 0% below the Connecticut statewide estimate ($9,800 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Bridgeport?
The BLS median is $30.91 an hour in the Bridgeport area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.97 to $41.63.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Bridgeport?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,550 to $8,750 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.
+When is the best time to replace windows in Bridgeport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. July 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 Bridgeport
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.