Window replacement cost in Honolulu, HI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $5,550 – $18,000
- Per window
- $554 – $1,796
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +21%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #1
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Honolulu, plan on $5,550 to $18,000 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $554 to $1,796 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 21% higher than the national one. Glaziers earn a median of $38.92 an hour in the Honolulu area, 42% above the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Honolulu, HI, standard level
$9,250 to $14,200
About $927 to $1,424 per window before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,050 | $9,750 |
| Labor | $3,200 | $4,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $9,250 | $14,200 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Honolulu, HI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $7,900 | $12,600 | 67% |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,850 | $5,400 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,550 | $11,800 | $18,000 | 100% |
Where the Honolulu price comes from
Labor is 33% 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 Honolulu the blended ratio comes out at 1.44.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Honolulu metro is 111.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $7,900, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (111.0) and land at $0 to $0.
Honolulu 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 Honolulu is 1.44 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $38.92 an hour, which is 42% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $30.06 and $49.48 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 4.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $45.34 an hour, which is 56% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $33.49 and $55.04 an hour. BLS counts 3,120 of them working in the area, 69.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $26.58 an hour, 11% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.52 and $33.14 an hour. About 5,120 work in the metro. That is 114.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the glaziers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($49.48 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $510. At the 25th percentile ($30.06) it shrinks by about $430. The total moves by 4.4% or 3.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 446,380 jobs in the Urban Honolulu area. That makes it the 56th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.29% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $30.06 | $38.92 | $49.48 | $27.44 | 1.42 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $33.49 | $45.34 | $55.04 | $29.12 | 1.56 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.52 | $26.58 | $33.14 | $23.84 | 1.11 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.44 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Honolulu 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+.
How Honolulu compares
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Honolulu is the priciest of the group. Santa Cruz is the cheapest at $10,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HIthis page | $5,550 – $18,000 | $11,800 | |
| Kahului, HI110 miles | $5,450 – $17,700 | $11,600 | −1% |
| Santa Rosa, CA2395 miles | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,600 | −10% |
| Santa Cruz, CA2415 miles | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | −11% |
| San Francisco, CA2415 miles | $5,350 – $17,300 | $11,300 | −4% |
| Napa, CA2425 miles | $5,000 – $16,400 | $10,700 | −9% |
| Hawaii (statewide) | $5,450 – $17,800 | $11,600 | −1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −17% |
Across 300 US metros, Honolulu comes in at #1 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Honolulu is 1% above the Hawaii figure.
Other Hawaii metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $5,450 – $17,700 | $11,600 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Honolulu's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Honolulu against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $4,400 – $14,700 | $9,550 | −19% |
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,900 | −24% |
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −25% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | −22% |
What nearby projects cost in Honolulu
Because every project leans on different trades, Honolulu's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs +35% and front door +22%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $740 – $7,750 | +29% |
| Front door | 1 door | $670 – $3,000 | +22% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $450 – $1,200 | +26% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $11,300 – $34,000 | +35% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $890 – $4,500 | +22% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Honolulu
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Honolulu 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
$5,550 to $10,500
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$9,250 to $14,200
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$13,000 to $18,000
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,750 – $5,250 | $4,650 – $7,100 | $6,500 – $9,000 |
| small house (10 windows) | $5,550 – $10,500 | $9,250 – $14,200 | $13,000 – $18,000 |
| average house (15 windows) | $8,300 – $15,800 | $13,900 – $21,400 | $19,500 – $26,900 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $13,800 – $26,300 | $23,200 – $35,600 | $32,500 – $44,900 |
Climate in Honolulu: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Honolulu Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Honolulu: 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.
Honolulu gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, November and December (2.4 inches in March). The station averages about 32 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 | 81 | 67 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 81 | 67 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 68 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 70 | 0.8 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 72 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 74 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 75 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 76 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 88 | 75 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 87 | 74 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 84 | 72 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 82 | 69 | 2.2 | Workable |
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Window replacement in Honolulu: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Honolulu?
For 10 windows, expect $5,550 to $18,000 in the Honolulu area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,250 to $14,200. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Honolulu?
About $554 to $1,796 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 Honolulu or Kahului?
Kahului is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $11,600, which is 1% less than Honolulu ($11,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Honolulu?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $3,850 out of $11,800. Materials are 67% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Honolulu?
$8,300 to $26,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Honolulu?
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 Honolulu area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Honolulu expensive for windows compared with the rest of Hawaii?
Honolulu is 1% above the Hawaii statewide estimate ($11,600 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Hawaii; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Honolulu?
The BLS median is $38.92 an hour in the Honolulu area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.06 to $49.48.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Honolulu?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $5,550 to $10,500 and premium work $13,000 to $18,000. 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 Honolulu?
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 Honolulu
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.