Window replacement cost in Bangor, ME
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,250 – $14,300
- Per window
- $424 – $1,427
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #164
- 1 = most expensive
Bangor homeowners pay roughly $4,250 to $14,300 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $424 to $1,427 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bangor is 5% lower. Glaziers earn a median of $22.97 an hour in the Bangor area, 16% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Bangor, ME, standard level
$7,250 to $11,300
About $725 to $1,126 per window before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $8,500 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,750 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,250 | $11,300 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Bangor, ME
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,850 | $6,900 | $10,900 | 74% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,350 | $3,350 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,250 | $9,250 | $14,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Bangor number
Labor is 26% 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 Bangor the blended ratio comes out at 0.89. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Maine statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bangor metro is 97.2 (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 (96.5) and land at $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 Bangor. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Bangor
Because every project leans on different trades, Bangor's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −3% and patio door −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,650 | −6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,200 | −4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,600 | −3% |
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 Bangor is 0.89 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bangor metro, so we used the Maine statewide median: $22.97 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.16 and $26.79 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $27.45 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.29 and $30.70 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 59.5 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 $22.58 an hour, 5% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.83 and $27.20 an hour. About 600 work in the metro. That is 83.0 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 ($26.79 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($22.16) it shrinks by about $40. The total moves by 2.0% or 0.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,270 jobs in the Bangor area. That makes it the 255th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $22.16 | $22.97 | $26.79 | $27.44 | 0.84 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.29 | $27.45 | $30.70 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $19.83 | $22.58 | $27.20 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Bangor
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bangor 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
$4,250 to $8,250
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,250 to $11,300
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,300 to $14,300
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,100 – $4,150 | $3,650 – $5,650 | $5,150 – $7,150 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,250 – $8,250 | $7,250 – $11,300 | $10,300 – $14,300 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,350 – $12,400 | $10,900 – $16,900 | $15,400 – $21,400 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,600 – $20,600 | $18,100 – $28,200 | $25,600 – $35,700 |
When to schedule windows in Bangor
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bangor Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Bangor (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Bangor gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 75 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, October and November (4.6 inches in October). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 28 | 9 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 31 | 11 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 21 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 53 | 32 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 43 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 53 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 59 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 49 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 38 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 17 | 3.7 | Cold |
Why two Bangor 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.
How Bangor compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 10 windows range from $9,250 to $11,200 across Bangor and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, MEthis page | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +2% |
| Burlington, VT220 miles | $4,550 – $14,900 | $9,750 | +5% |
| Manchester, NH230 miles | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | +4% |
| Boston, MA230 miles | $5,350 – $17,100 | $11,200 | +21% |
| Barnstable, MA265 miles | $5,150 – $16,400 | $10,800 | +16% |
| Maine (statewide) | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | +1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Bangor comes in at #164 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Bangor is 1% below the Maine figure.
Other Maine metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Bangor's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bangor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +3% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +1% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +13% |
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Window replacement in Bangor: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Bangor?
For 10 windows, expect $4,250 to $14,300 in the Bangor area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,250 to $11,300. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Bangor?
About $424 to $1,427 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 Bangor or Portland?
Portland is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,400, which is 2% more than Bangor ($9,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bangor?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $2,350 out of $9,250. Materials are 74% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Bangor?
$6,350 to $21,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Bangor?
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 Bangor area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bangor expensive for windows compared with the rest of Maine?
Bangor is 1% below the Maine statewide estimate ($9,350 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Maine; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Bangor?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.97 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.16 to $26.79.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Bangor?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,250 to $8,250 and premium work $10,300 to $14,300. 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 Bangor?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. July 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 Bangor
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.