Window replacement cost in Baltimore, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,600 – $15,400
- Per window
- $462 – $1,539
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #55
- 1 = most expensive
Replacement windows in Baltimore, MD usually costs $4,600 to $15,400 for 10 windows. That works out to about $462 to $1,539 per window before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 2% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 102.4).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Baltimore, MD, standard level
$7,850 to $12,200
About $785 to $1,216 per window before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,550 | $8,950 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,850 | $12,200 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Baltimore, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,000 | $7,250 | $11,500 | 72% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,750 | $3,900 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,600 | $10,000 | $15,400 | 100% |
Where the Baltimore price comes from
Labor is 28% 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 Baltimore the blended ratio comes out at 1.03.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Baltimore is at 102.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $7,250 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 104.5: $0 to $0.
What local crews earn in Baltimore
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 Baltimore the blend is 1.03.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.36 an hour, 3% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $22.85 and $31.09 an hour. About 690 work in the metro. That is 5.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $29.99 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.96 and $36.06 an hour. About 3,870 work in the metro. That is 28.5 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 $25.05 an hour, which is 5% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.16 and $29.93 an hour. BLS counts 11,250 of them working in the area, 82.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $270. That is a swing of roughly 2.7% to 1.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson has 1,356,680 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 22nd 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% | $22.85 | $28.36 | $31.09 | $27.44 | 1.03 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.96 | $29.99 | $36.06 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.16 | $25.05 | $29.93 | $23.84 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Baltimore
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Baltimore. 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
$4,600 to $8,950
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,850 to $12,200
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$11,100 to $15,400
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,300 – $4,450 | $3,950 – $6,100 | $5,550 – $7,700 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,600 – $8,950 | $7,850 – $12,200 | $11,100 – $15,400 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,950 – $13,400 | $11,800 – $18,200 | $16,600 – $23,100 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,600 – $22,300 | $19,600 – $30,400 | $27,700 – $38,500 |
Why two Baltimore 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.
Baltimore against nearby metros and the rest of Maryland
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $10,300. Dover is the cheapest at $9,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MDthis page | $4,600 – $15,400 | $10,000 | |
| York, PA45 miles | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | −1% |
| Lancaster, PA55 miles | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | −4% |
| Dover, DE60 miles | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −7% |
| Washington, DC60 miles | $4,750 – $15,800 | $10,300 | +3% |
| Lexington Park, MD70 miles | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | −2% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $4,650 – $15,400 | $10,000 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Baltimore ranks #55 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Baltimore is 0% below the Maryland figure.
Elsewhere in Maryland
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −6% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Baltimore against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −9% |
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $4,700 – $15,400 | $10,100 | +1% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −10% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −11% |
Planning more than one job in Baltimore?
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Baltimore wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (+3%) and vinyl siding lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $620 – $6,150 | +3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,550 | +3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $980 | +3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,550 – $25,600 | +2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $720 – $3,800 | +3% |
Baltimore weather and the window replacement calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Md Sci Ctr Baltimore (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Baltimore are February through June and August through December: 10 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F, and July has 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.
Baltimore gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (4.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 43 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 | 44 | 30 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 32 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 48 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 58 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 68 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 73 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 87 | 71 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 65 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 43 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 48 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
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Window replacement in Baltimore: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Baltimore?
For 10 windows, expect $4,600 to $15,400 in the Baltimore area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,850 to $12,200. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Baltimore?
About $462 to $1,539 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 Baltimore or York?
York is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,850, which is 1% less than Baltimore ($10,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Baltimore?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $2,750 out of $10,000. Materials are 72% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Baltimore?
$6,950 to $23,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Baltimore?
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 Baltimore area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Baltimore expensive for windows compared with the rest of Maryland?
Baltimore is 0% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($10,000 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Baltimore?
The BLS median is $28.36 an hour in the Baltimore area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.85 to $31.09.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Baltimore?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,600 to $8,950 and premium work $11,100 to $15,400. 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 Baltimore?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through December. February and November 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 Baltimore
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.