Window replacement cost in Missouri
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,300 – $14,400
- Per window
- $431 – $1,440
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 6
Across Missouri, replacement windows costs about $4,300 to $14,400 for 10 windows. Statewide, that midpoint is 4% below the US figure of $9,750. Glaziers earn a median $24.73 an hour in Missouri (US: $27.44).
Inside Missouri, the metros we cover range from $9,000 (Joplin) to $10,100 (St. Louis) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Missouri (statewide), standard level
$7,350 to $11,400
About $734 to $1,137 per window before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,450 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,350 | $11,400 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Missouri
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,800 | $10,800 | 73% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,550 | $3,550 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,300 | $9,350 | $14,400 | 100% |
Related projects, priced for Missouri
Each project weights the trades differently, so Missouri's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, vinyl siding is +1% and patio door −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,800 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,450 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $930 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,500 – $25,600 | +1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −3% |
Which Missouri city is cheapest for windows?
1 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,350, and the top-to-bottom gap is 12%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $4,700 – $15,400 | $10,100 | +8% |
| Kansas City, MO | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | level |
| Jefferson City, MO | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −2% |
| Columbia, MO | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −3% |
| Springfield, MO | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −3% |
| Joplin, MO | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −4% |
Wages behind the Missouri number
Missouri's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.95 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $24.73 an hour, 10% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $17.98 and $34.46 an hour. About 630 work in the state. That is 2.1 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 $29.25 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.85 and $38.74 an hour. About 14,410 work in the state. That is 49.1 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 $23.26 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.19 and $29.54 an hour. BLS counts 31,180 of them working in the state, 106.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for glaziers ($34.46 an hour) would add about $470 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($17.98) would take off about $330. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,936,050 jobs across Missouri (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% | $17.98 | $24.73 | $34.46 | $27.44 | 0.90 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.85 | $29.25 | $38.74 | $29.12 | 1.00 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $19.19 | $23.26 | $29.54 | $23.84 | 0.98 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Missouri prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from a few windows (5 windows) to whole house (25 windows).
Basic
$4,300 to $8,350
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,350 to $11,400
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,400 to $14,400
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,150 – $4,150 | $3,650 – $5,700 | $5,200 – $7,200 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,300 – $8,350 | $7,350 – $11,400 | $10,400 – $14,400 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,450 – $12,500 | $11,000 – $17,100 | $15,500 – $21,600 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,800 – $20,900 | $18,300 – $28,400 | $25,900 – $36,000 |
Missouri versus the states around it
Missouri ranks 30 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. Missouri sits at $9,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 220 miles away | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −1% |
| Arkansas | 230 miles away | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −6% |
| Kansas | 250 miles away | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −4% |
| Nebraska | 270 miles away | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −4% |
| Illinois | 310 miles away | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +12% |
Why two Missouri 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.
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.
Weather windows across Missouri
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Missouri is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Springfield has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Missouri at 11 months (February through December); Kansas City has the shortest at 9 (February through June and August through November). Rainfall runs from 38 inches a year in Kansas City to 47 inches in Springfield.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 25 | 90 | 44 | 10: February through June and August through December |
| Kansas City | 22 | 90 | 38 | 9: February through June and August through November |
| Springfield | 23 | 88 | 47 | 11: February through December |
| Columbia | 23 | 89 | 45 | 10: February through November |
| Joplin | 25 | 90 | 46 | 10: September through June |
| Jefferson City | 23 | 89 | 40 | 11: February through December |
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Window replacement in Missouri: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Missouri?
$4,300 to $14,400 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Missouri can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Missouri is cheapest for windows?
Joplin at about $9,000 (midpoint, 10 windows). The priciest is St. Louis at $10,100.
+Is windows cheaper in Missouri than the US average?
It is 4% cheaper: $9,350 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Missouri?
About 27% ($2,550). Materials are 73%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.95x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in Missouri?
The BLS statewide median is $24.73 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.98 to $34.46.
+Where does Missouri rank for windows costs?
30th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,350 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Missouri?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,300 to $8,350 and premium work $10,400 to $14,400. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Does the season matter for windows in Missouri?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Missouri metros we cover, Springfield has the most comfortable months (11 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 Missouri
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.