Window replacement cost in Worcester, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,850 – $15,700
- Per window
- $486 – $1,573
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #43
- 1 = most expensive
Replacement windows in Worcester, MA usually costs $4,850 to $15,700 for 10 windows. That works out to about $486 to $1,573 per window before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $550 more. Glaziers earn a median of $37.90 an hour in the Worcester area, 38% above the US median of $27.44.
Estimate your window replacement cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 10 windows in Worcester, MA, standard level
$8,100 to $12,500
About $812 to $1,247 per window before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $8,500 |
| Labor | $2,850 | $4,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $8,100 | $12,500 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Worcester, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,850 | $6,850 | $10,900 | 67% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $3,400 | $4,800 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,850 | $10,300 | $15,700 | 100% |
Where the Worcester price comes from
Labor is 33% 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 Worcester the blended ratio comes out at 1.28.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Worcester 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 102.5: $0 to $0.
Worcester 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, Worcester Rgnl Ap (5 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 Worcester are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Worcester gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 73 inches of snow. The wettest months are September, October and December (4.8 inches in October). Inside the workable window, May and July are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.9 inches. The station averages about 3 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 | 32 | 17 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 19 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 43 | 26 | 4.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 56 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 47 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 56 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 62 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 61 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 53 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 33 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 23 | 4.3 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Worcester?
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Worcester wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (+11%) and front door lowest (+3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $640 – $6,650 | +11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $550 – $2,550 | +3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $380 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,300 – $27,800 | +11% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $740 – $3,800 | +4% |
Why two Worcester quotes can differ
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).
Window type
Single-hung and picture windows are cheapest; bay and bow windows can reach $3,000-$8,000+.
What local crews earn in Worcester
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 Worcester the blend is 1.28.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $37.90 an hour, 38% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $32.77 and $47.42 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 2.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $35.10 an hour, 21% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.63 and $43.40 an hour. About 1,590 work in the metro. That is 45.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $26.52 an hour, which is 11% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.80 and $31.09 an hour. BLS counts 2,760 of them working in the area, 78.9 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 $460 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $250. That is a swing of roughly 2.4% to 4.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Worcester has 349,880 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 73rd 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% | $32.77 | $37.90 | $47.42 | $27.44 | 1.38 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $28.63 | $35.10 | $43.40 | $29.12 | 1.21 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.80 | $26.52 | $31.09 | $23.84 | 1.11 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.28 | |||||
Is Worcester cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $11,200. Manchester is the cheapest at $9,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MAthis page | $4,850 – $15,700 | $10,300 | |
| Amherst, MA35 miles | $5,100 – $16,300 | $10,700 | +4% |
| Springfield, MA40 miles | $4,950 – $15,900 | $10,400 | +1% |
| Manchester, NH45 miles | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | −6% |
| Boston, MA50 miles | $5,350 – $17,100 | $11,200 | +9% |
| Hartford, CT55 miles | $4,700 – $15,300 | $10,000 | −3% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $5,250 – $16,700 | $11,000 | +7% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Worcester ranks #43 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Worcester is 6% 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 | +9% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $4,950 – $15,900 | $10,400 | +1% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $5,150 – $16,400 | $10,800 | +5% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $5,100 – $16,300 | $10,700 | +4% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $4,600 – $15,200 | $9,900 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Worcester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −15% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −11% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $4,100 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −12% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −12% |
Cost by quality level and size in Worcester
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Worcester. 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
$4,850 to $9,200
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$8,100 to $12,500
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$11,400 to $15,700
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,450 – $4,600 | $4,050 – $6,250 | $5,700 – $7,850 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,850 – $9,200 | $8,100 – $12,500 | $11,400 – $15,700 |
| average house (15 windows) | $7,300 – $13,800 | $12,200 – $18,700 | $17,100 – $23,600 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $12,200 – $23,000 | $20,300 – $31,200 | $28,500 – $39,300 |
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $8,100 to $12,500 for Worcester, MA is attached.
A detailed PDF report of this estimate, $9
Multi-page report for Worcester, MA: low, typical and high cost, a line-item breakdown of materials and labor by trade, permit notes, the best months to schedule, a quote comparison sheet, red flags, questions for contractors, checklists and every source. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Window replacement in Worcester: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Worcester?
For 10 windows, expect $4,850 to $15,700 in the Worcester area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,100 to $12,500. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Worcester?
About $486 to $1,573 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 Worcester or Amherst?
Amherst is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $10,700, which is 4% more than Worcester ($10,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Worcester?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $3,400 out of $10,300. Materials are 67% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Worcester?
$7,300 to $23,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Worcester?
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 Worcester area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Worcester expensive for windows compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Worcester is 6% 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 Worcester?
The BLS median is $37.90 an hour in the Worcester area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $32.77 to $47.42.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Worcester?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,850 to $9,200 and premium work $11,400 to $15,700. 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 Worcester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. May and July 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 Worcester
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.