Window replacement cost in Wichita, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,050 – $13,700
- Per window
- $406 – $1,369
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #261
- 1 = most expensive
Wichita homeowners pay roughly $4,050 to $13,700 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $406 to $1,369 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Wichita is 9% lower. Glaziers earn a median of $21.89 an hour in the Wichita area, 20% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Wichita, KS, standard level
$6,950 to $10,800
About $695 to $1,080 per window before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,250 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,550 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,950 | $10,800 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Wichita, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,600 | 75% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,200 | $3,100 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,050 | $8,850 | $13,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Wichita number
The wage side of the estimate leans on glaziers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $21.89 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Wichita is 0.83 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 25% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Wichita metro is 94.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $6,650, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Wichita: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Wichita 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
$4,050 to $7,900
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$6,950 to $10,800
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,850 to $13,700
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,050 – $3,950 | $3,450 – $5,400 | $4,900 – $6,850 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,050 – $7,900 | $6,950 – $10,800 | $9,850 – $13,700 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,100 – $11,900 | $10,400 – $16,200 | $14,800 – $20,500 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,100 – $19,800 | $17,400 – $27,000 | $24,600 – $34,200 |
When to schedule windows in Wichita
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Wichita (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and September through December are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Wichita (9 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F; July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Wichita gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 1.2 and 1.2 inches. The station averages about 65 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 | 44 | 23 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 49 | 26 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 36 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 45 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 56 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 70 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 69 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 83 | 60 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 47 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 35 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 25 | 1.2 | Workable |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Wichita is 0.83 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $21.89 an hour, which is 20% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $19.30 and $26.74 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 4.2 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 $24.49 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $29.66 an hour. BLS counts 1,210 of them working in the area, 39.2 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 $22.67 an hour, 5% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.57 and $26.23 an hour. About 2,740 work in the metro. That is 88.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the glaziers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.74 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $240. At the 25th percentile ($19.30) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 2.7% or 1.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 308,570 jobs in the Wichita area. That makes it the 82nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.20% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $19.30 | $21.89 | $26.74 | $27.44 | 0.80 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.49 | $24.49 | $29.66 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.57 | $22.67 | $26.23 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Wichita
Because every project leans on different trades, Wichita's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −7% and patio door −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,350 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,500 | −11% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −7% |
Is Wichita cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Kansas City is the priciest of the group at $9,350. Tulsa is the cheapest at $8,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KSthis page | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −1% |
| Topeka, KS125 miles | $4,100 – $13,700 | $8,900 | level |
| Oklahoma City, OK155 miles | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −1% |
| Joplin, MO155 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | +1% |
| Kansas City, MO175 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | +5% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,000 | +2% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Wichita comes in at #261 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Wichita is 2% below the Kansas figure.
Other Kansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $4,100 – $13,700 | $8,900 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Wichita's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wichita against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +7% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +2% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | +5% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +4% |
Why two Wichita quotes can differ
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.
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Window replacement in Wichita: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Wichita?
For 10 windows, expect $4,050 to $13,700 in the Wichita area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,950 to $10,800. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Wichita?
About $406 to $1,369 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 Wichita or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,800, which is 1% less than Wichita ($8,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wichita?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $8,850. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Wichita?
$6,100 to $20,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Wichita?
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 Wichita area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wichita expensive for windows compared with the rest of Kansas?
Wichita is 2% below the Kansas statewide estimate ($9,000 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Wichita?
The BLS median is $21.89 an hour in the Wichita area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.30 to $26.74.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Wichita?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,050 to $7,900 and premium work $9,850 to $13,700. 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 Wichita?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through December. February 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 Wichita
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.