Window replacement cost in Minnesota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,700 – $15,500
- Per window
- $472 – $1,554
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 4
What does it cost to replace windows in Minnesota? Plan on $4,700 to $15,500 for 10 windows. Wages (1.13x the US blend), materials (price index 100.5) and permit costs (98.6) put the state above the national midpoint by 4%.
Inside Minnesota, the metros we cover range from $9,650 (St. Cloud) to $10,500 (Minneapolis) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Minnesota (statewide), standard level
$7,950 to $12,300
About $796 to $1,229 per window before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,450 | $8,800 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $3,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,950 | $12,300 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Minnesota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,950 | $7,100 | $11,300 | 70% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $3,000 | $4,250 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,700 | $10,100 | $15,500 | 100% |
Related projects, priced for Minnesota
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Minnesota wages and prices. Against national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (+8%) and front door lowest (+3%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $620 – $6,350 | +6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $530 – $2,550 | +3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $990 | +4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,050 – $27,100 | +8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $740 – $3,850 | +4% |
Quality levels and sizes in Minnesota
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Minnesota wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,700 to $9,050
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,950 to $12,300
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$11,200 to $15,500
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,350 – $4,500 | $4,000 – $6,150 | $5,600 – $7,750 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,700 – $9,050 | $7,950 – $12,300 | $11,200 – $15,500 |
| average house (15 windows) | $7,050 – $13,600 | $11,900 – $18,400 | $16,800 – $23,300 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,800 – $22,600 | $19,900 – $30,700 | $28,000 – $38,800 |
Window replacement: what moves the price in Minnesota
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.
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.
Wages behind the Minnesota number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.13 for Minnesota.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $31.79 an hour, which is 16% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $29.62 and $44.20 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the state, 1.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $31.22 an hour, which is 7% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.56 and $40.58 an hour. BLS counts 14,930 of them working in the state, 50.6 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 $28.46 an hour, 19% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.81 and $33.54 an hour. About 29,660 work in the state. That is 100.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for glaziers ($44.20 an hour) would add about $600 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($29.62) would take off about $110. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,949,820 jobs across Minnesota (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $29.62 | $31.79 | $44.20 | $27.44 | 1.16 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $26.56 | $31.22 | $40.58 | $29.12 | 1.07 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.81 | $28.46 | $33.54 | $23.84 | 1.19 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
How Minnesota compares with nearby states
Minnesota ranks 11 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for windows, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,600 and the cheapest Arkansas at $8,750, both for 10 windows at the midpoint. Minnesota sits at $10,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 240 miles away | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −8% |
| Wisconsin | 260 miles away | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −6% |
| North Dakota | 270 miles away | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −6% |
| South Dakota | 290 miles away | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −11% |
| Nebraska | 320 miles away | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −11% |
Window replacement cost by metro in Minnesota
1 of the 4 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $10,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 9%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (10 windows) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +4% |
| Rochester, MN | $4,550 – $14,900 | $9,700 | −4% |
| Duluth, MN | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,700 | −4% |
| St. Cloud, MN | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | −4% |
Weather windows across Minnesota
Season matters for windows. For each Minnesota metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Minnesota metro on the list has 7 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 28 inches a year in St. Cloud to 35 in Rochester.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 8 | 83 | 34 | 7: April through October |
| Duluth | 2 | 78 | 31 | 7: April through October |
| Rochester | 7 | 80 | 35 | 7: April through October |
| St. Cloud | 3 | 82 | 28 | 7: April through October |
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Window replacement in Minnesota: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Minnesota?
$4,700 to $15,500 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Minnesota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Minnesota is cheapest for windows?
St. Cloud at about $9,650 (midpoint, 10 windows). The priciest is Minneapolis at $10,500.
+Is windows cheaper in Minnesota than the US average?
It is 4% more expensive: $10,100 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Minnesota?
About 30% ($3,000). Materials are 70%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.13x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in Minnesota?
The BLS statewide median is $31.79 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.62 to $44.20.
+Where does Minnesota rank for windows costs?
11th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $10,100 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Minnesota?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,700 to $9,050 and premium work $11,200 to $15,500. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Does the season matter for windows in Minnesota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Minnesota metros we cover, Minneapolis has the most comfortable months (7 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Window replacement by city in Minnesota
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.