Window replacement cost in Springfield, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,550 – $14,800
- Per window
- $455 – $1,484
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #82
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for replacement windows in the Springfield area: $4,550 to $14,800 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 lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Springfield, IL, standard level
$7,650 to $11,800
About $764 to $1,175 per window before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,050 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,550 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,650 | $11,800 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Springfield, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 68% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $3,050 | $4,300 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,550 | $9,700 | $14,800 | 100% |
Why Springfield prices look the way they do
Labor is 32% 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 Springfield the blended ratio comes out at 1.15. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Springfield is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $6,650 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $0 to $0.
Data note: 50% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Springfield. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Springfield bid
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.
Frame material
Vinyl windows run $350-$1,500 each installed, fiberglass $400-$2,000, composite $400-$2,300, and wood $800-$3,800 (HomeGuide).
Springfield: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Springfield. 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
$4,550 to $8,650
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,650 to $11,800
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,700 to $14,800
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,250 – $4,350 | $3,800 – $5,900 | $5,350 – $7,400 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,550 – $8,650 | $7,650 – $11,800 | $10,700 – $14,800 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,800 – $13,000 | $11,500 – $17,600 | $16,100 – $22,300 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,400 – $21,700 | $19,100 – $29,400 | $26,800 – $37,100 |
Springfield against nearby metros and the rest of Illinois
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Springfield. Davenport is the lowest at about $9,350 (midpoint, 10 windows), 115 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, ILthis page | $4,550 – $14,800 | $9,700 | |
| Bloomington, IL65 miles | $4,550 – $14,800 | $9,650 | level |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $4,550 – $14,800 | $9,700 | level |
| Champaign, IL80 miles | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | −1% |
| St. Louis, MO85 miles | $4,700 – $15,400 | $10,100 | +4% |
| Davenport, IA115 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −4% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +8% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Springfield ranks #82 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Springfield is 8% below the Illinois figure.
Elsewhere in Illinois
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $5,000 – $16,500 | $10,800 | +11% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $4,550 – $14,800 | $9,700 | level |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | −1% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | −1% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $4,550 – $14,800 | $9,650 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −9% |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +8% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −2% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −9% |
Who does the work: Springfield 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 Springfield the blend is 1.15.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Springfield metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median: $29.73 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $27.53 and $47.25 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $37.01 an hour, 27% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.51 and $39.67 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 28.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.54 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.20 and $30.00 an hour. BLS counts 930 of them working in the area, 92.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $850 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 1.1% to 8.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Springfield has 100,810 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 203rd 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% | $27.53 | $29.73 | $47.25 | $27.44 | 1.08 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $26.51 | $37.01 | $39.67 | $29.12 | 1.27 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.20 | $23.54 | $30.00 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
The best months for windows in Springfield
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Springfield #2 (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Springfield are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Springfield gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.1 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and August are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 23 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 | 36 | 19 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 22 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 63 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 64 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 33 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 24 | 2.3 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Springfield?
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Springfield wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (+12%) and front door lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $610 – $6,350 | +6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $560 – $2,500 | +1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $380 – $990 | +5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,400 – $28,200 | +12% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $740 – $3,750 | +2% |
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Window replacement in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Springfield?
For 10 windows, expect $4,550 to $14,800 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,650 to $11,800. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Springfield?
About $455 to $1,484 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 Springfield or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,650, which is 0% less than Springfield ($9,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $3,050 out of $9,700. Materials are 68% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Springfield?
$6,800 to $22,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Springfield?
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 Springfield area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for windows compared with the rest of Illinois?
Springfield is 8% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($10,500 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Springfield?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $29.73 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.53 to $47.25.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Springfield?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,550 to $8,650 and premium work $10,700 to $14,800. 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 Springfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and August 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 Springfield
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.