Window replacement cost in Springfield, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,950 – $15,900
- Per window
- $494 – $1,592
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #36
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Springfield, plan on $4,950 to $15,900 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $494 to $1,592 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% higher than the national one. Glaziers earn a median of $40.11 an hour in the Springfield area, 46% above the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Springfield, MA, standard level
$8,250 to $12,600
About $824 to $1,263 per window before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $8,500 |
| Labor | $3,000 | $4,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $8,250 | $12,600 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Springfield, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,850 | $6,850 | $10,900 | 66% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $3,550 | $5,000 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,950 | $10,400 | $15,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Springfield number
The wage side of the estimate leans on glaziers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $40.11 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Springfield is 1.34 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 34% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 97.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $6,850, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.1) and land at $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in Springfield
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield 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
$4,950 to $9,350
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$8,250 to $12,600
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$11,500 to $15,900
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,450 – $4,650 | $4,100 – $6,300 | $5,750 – $7,950 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,950 – $9,350 | $8,250 – $12,600 | $11,500 – $15,900 |
| average house (15 windows) | $7,400 – $14,000 | $12,400 – $18,900 | $17,300 – $23,900 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $12,400 – $23,300 | $20,600 – $31,600 | $28,800 – $39,800 |
Springfield labor market for windows
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 Springfield is 1.34 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $40.11 an hour, which is 46% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $30.40 and $43.75 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 4.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $36.31 an hour, which is 25% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.38 and $42.01 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 32.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.38 an hour, 6% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.66 and $30.54 an hour. About 1,950 work in the metro. That is 96.9 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 ($43.75 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $180. At the 25th percentile ($30.40) it shrinks by about $470. The total moves by 1.7% or 4.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 201,240 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 113th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $30.40 | $40.11 | $43.75 | $27.44 | 1.46 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $28.38 | $36.31 | $42.01 | $29.12 | 1.25 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $20.66 | $25.38 | $30.54 | $23.84 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.34 | |||||
Climate in Springfield: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Westfield Barnes Muni Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Springfield (9 of 12 months). 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.
Springfield 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.
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 | 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 |
Window replacement: what moves the price in Springfield
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.
Frame material
Vinyl windows run $350-$1,500 each installed, fiberglass $400-$2,000, composite $400-$2,300, and wood $800-$3,800 (HomeGuide).
Is Springfield cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Springfield. Waterbury is the lowest at about $9,750 (midpoint, 10 windows), 50 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MAthis page | $4,950 – $15,900 | $10,400 | |
| Amherst, MA15 miles | $5,100 – $16,300 | $10,700 | +2% |
| Hartford, CT30 miles | $4,700 – $15,300 | $10,000 | −4% |
| Pittsfield, MA35 miles | $4,600 – $15,200 | $9,900 | −5% |
| Worcester, MA40 miles | $4,850 – $15,700 | $10,300 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT50 miles | $4,550 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −7% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $5,250 – $16,700 | $11,000 | +5% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #36 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Springfield is 5% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $5,350 – $17,100 | $11,200 | +8% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $4,850 – $15,700 | $10,300 | −1% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $5,150 – $16,400 | $10,800 | +3% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $5,100 – $16,300 | $10,700 | +2% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $4,600 – $15,200 | $9,900 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,600 | +2% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,600 | +2% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −12% |
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | −7% |
Related projects, priced for Springfield
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +13% and front door +4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $650 – $6,800 | +13% |
| Front door | 1 door | $560 – $2,550 | +4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $380 – $1,000 | +7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,400 – $28,200 | +12% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $750 – $3,800 | +4% |
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Window replacement in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Springfield?
For 10 windows, expect $4,950 to $15,900 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,250 to $12,600. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Springfield?
About $494 to $1,592 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 Springfield or Amherst?
Amherst is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $10,700, which is 2% more than Springfield ($10,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $3,550 out of $10,400. Materials are 66% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Springfield?
$7,400 to $23,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Springfield?
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 Springfield area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for windows compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Springfield is 5% 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 Springfield?
The BLS median is $40.11 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.40 to $43.75.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Springfield?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,950 to $9,350 and premium work $11,500 to $15,900. 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 Springfield?
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 Springfield
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.