Window replacement cost in Amherst, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $5,100 – $16,300
- Per window
- $509 – $1,627
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #15
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for replacement windows in the Amherst area: $5,100 to $16,300 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 runs 10% higher than the US figure. Glaziers earn a median of $48.47 an hour in the Amherst area, 77% above the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Amherst, MA, standard level
$8,450 to $12,900
About $844 to $1,292 per window before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $8,500 |
| Labor | $3,200 | $4,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $8,450 | $12,900 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Amherst, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,850 | $6,850 | $10,900 | 64% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,800 | $5,350 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,100 | $10,700 | $16,300 | 100% |
Why Amherst prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on glaziers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $48.47 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Amherst is 1.43 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 36% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Amherst is at 97.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $6,850 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.2: $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 Amherst. The wage table below marks each row.
Who does the work: Amherst 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 Amherst the blend is 1.43.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Amherst metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $48.47 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $35.77 and $52.67 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $32.13 an hour, 10% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.62 and $41.93 an hour. About 350 work in the metro. That is 53.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.83 an hour, which is 4% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.70 and $29.64 an hour. BLS counts 1,140 of them working in the area, 173.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $620. That is a swing of roughly 5.8% to 1.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Amherst Town-Northampton has 65,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 273rd 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% | $35.77 | $48.47 | $52.67 | $27.44 | 1.77 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $28.62 | $32.13 | $41.93 | $29.12 | 1.10 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $20.70 | $24.83 | $29.64 | $23.84 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.43 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Amherst
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Amherst. 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
$5,100 to $9,550
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$8,450 to $12,900
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$11,800 to $16,300
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,550 – $4,800 | $4,200 – $6,450 | $5,900 – $8,150 |
| small house (10 windows) | $5,100 – $9,550 | $8,450 – $12,900 | $11,800 – $16,300 |
| average house (15 windows) | $7,650 – $14,300 | $12,700 – $19,400 | $17,700 – $24,400 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $12,700 – $23,900 | $21,100 – $32,300 | $29,500 – $40,700 |
Is Amherst cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Amherst is the priciest of the group. Waterbury is the cheapest at $9,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst, MAthis page | $5,100 – $16,300 | $10,700 | |
| Springfield, MA15 miles | $4,950 – $15,900 | $10,400 | −2% |
| Pittsfield, MA30 miles | $4,600 – $15,200 | $9,900 | −7% |
| Worcester, MA35 miles | $4,850 – $15,700 | $10,300 | −4% |
| Hartford, CT45 miles | $4,700 – $15,300 | $10,000 | −6% |
| Waterbury, CT60 miles | $4,550 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −9% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $5,250 – $16,700 | $11,000 | +3% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Amherst ranks #15 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Amherst is 3% below the Massachusetts figure.
Elsewhere in Massachusetts
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $5,350 – $17,100 | $11,200 | +5% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $4,850 – $15,700 | $10,300 | −4% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $4,950 – $15,900 | $10,400 | −2% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $5,150 – $16,400 | $10,800 | +1% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $4,600 – $15,200 | $9,900 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Amherst against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | −12% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,400 | −12% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,200 | −14% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | −2% |
Why two Amherst quotes can differ
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.
Related projects, priced for Amherst
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Amherst wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (+13%) and front door lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $650 – $6,800 | +13% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,500 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,900 – $26,800 | +6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $720 – $3,750 | +1% |
The best months for windows in Amherst
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Westfield Barnes Muni Ap (15 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 Amherst 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.
Amherst gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.7 inches in October). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 35 | 16 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 38 | 17 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 26 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 35 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 55 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 51 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 39 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 30 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 22 | 3.6 | Cold |
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Window replacement in Amherst: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Amherst?
For 10 windows, expect $5,100 to $16,300 in the Amherst area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,450 to $12,900. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Amherst?
About $509 to $1,627 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 Amherst or Springfield?
Springfield is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $10,400, which is 2% less than Amherst ($10,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Amherst?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $3,800 out of $10,700. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Amherst?
$7,650 to $24,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Amherst?
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 Amherst area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Amherst expensive for windows compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Amherst is 3% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($11,000 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Amherst?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $48.47 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $35.77 to $52.67.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Amherst?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $5,100 to $9,550 and premium work $11,800 to $16,300. 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 Amherst?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Amherst
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.