Window replacement cost in Indiana
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,450 – $14,700
- Per window
- $444 – $1,466
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 8
Indiana prices for windows: $4,450 to $14,700 for 10 windows, or $444 to $1,466 per window without the permit. The state midpoint is 2% below the national one. Local wages for glaziers are $28.95 an hour.
Inside Indiana, the metros we cover range from $9,400 (Terre Haute) to $9,550 (Indianapolis) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Indiana (statewide), standard level
$7,500 to $11,600
About $750 to $1,159 per window before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,350 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,500 | $11,600 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Indiana
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,750 | $10,700 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,800 | $3,900 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,450 | $9,550 | $14,700 | 100% |
Weather windows across Indiana
Season matters for windows. For each Indiana metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Evansville has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Indiana at 11 months (February through December); Terre Haute has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 35 inches a year in Elkhart to 49 inches in Bloomington.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 21 | 85 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| Fort Wayne | 18 | 84 | 39 | 9: March through November |
| Evansville | 26 | 89 | 48 | 11: February through December |
| South Bend | 17 | 83 | 39 | 9: March through November |
| Elkhart | 18 | 83 | 35 | 9: March through November |
| Lafayette | 18 | 84 | 37 | 9: March through November |
| Bloomington | 21 | 85 | 49 | 9: March through November |
| Terre Haute | 21 | 86 | 41 | 9: March through November |
Related projects, priced for Indiana
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Indiana wages and prices. Against national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (level) and front door lowest (−2%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $6,000 | level |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,200 | level |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −2% |
Quality levels and sizes in Indiana
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Indiana wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,450 to $8,550
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,500 to $11,600
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,600 to $14,700
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,200 – $4,250 | $3,750 – $5,800 | $5,300 – $7,350 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,450 – $8,550 | $7,500 – $11,600 | $10,600 – $14,700 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,650 – $12,800 | $11,300 – $17,400 | $15,900 – $22,000 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,100 – $21,300 | $18,800 – $29,000 | $26,400 – $36,600 |
What glaziers and the other trades earn in Indiana
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.04 for Indiana.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.95 an hour, which is 6% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $33.66 an hour. BLS counts 1,270 of them working in the state, 4.0 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 $30.23 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.01 and $36.95 an hour. BLS counts 15,240 of them working in the state, 47.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.99 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.02 and $29.80 an hour. About 34,480 work in the state. That is 107.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for glaziers ($33.66 an hour) would add about $230 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.21) would take off about $280. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,201,220 jobs across Indiana (May 2025), which is 2.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $23.21 | $28.95 | $33.66 | $27.44 | 1.06 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.01 | $30.23 | $36.95 | $29.12 | 1.04 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $20.02 | $23.99 | $29.80 | $23.84 | 1.01 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Window replacement: what moves the price in Indiana
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.
Indiana versus the states around it
Indiana ranks 20 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. Indiana sits at $9,550. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 140 miles away | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −4% |
| Illinois | 140 miles away | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +10% |
| Ohio | 180 miles away | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | −2% |
| Michigan | 220 miles away | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −2% |
| Wisconsin | 260 miles away | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | level |
Indiana metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,550, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | level |
| Elkhart, IN | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | level |
| Lafayette, IN | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −1% |
| Evansville, IN | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,500 | −1% |
| South Bend, IN | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −1% |
| Bloomington, IN | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,400 | −1% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,400 | −1% |
| Terre Haute, IN | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | −1% |
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Window replacement in Indiana: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Indiana?
$4,450 to $14,700 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Indiana can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Indiana is cheapest for windows?
Terre Haute at about $9,400 (midpoint, 10 windows). The priciest is Indianapolis at $9,550.
+Is windows cheaper in Indiana than the US average?
It is 2% cheaper: $9,550 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Indiana?
About 29% ($2,800). Materials are 71%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.04x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in Indiana?
The BLS statewide median is $28.95 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.21 to $33.66.
+Where does Indiana rank for windows costs?
20th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,550 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Indiana?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,450 to $8,550 and premium work $10,600 to $14,700. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Does the season matter for windows in Indiana?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Indiana metros we cover, Evansville has the most comfortable months (11 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 Indiana
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.