Window replacement cost in Billings, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,250 – $14,300
- Per window
- $426 – $1,425
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #165
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Billings, plan on $4,250 to $14,300 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $426 to $1,425 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.0).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Billings, MT, standard level
$7,250 to $11,300
About $726 to $1,125 per window before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,400 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,250 | $11,300 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Billings, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,800 | $10,800 | 73% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,450 | $3,450 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,250 | $9,250 | $14,300 | 100% |
Where the Billings price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on glaziers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.85 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Billings is 0.92 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 27% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Billings metro is 96.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $6,800, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.5) and land at $0 to $0.
Billings: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Billings 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
$4,250 to $8,250
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,250 to $11,300
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,300 to $14,300
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,150 – $4,150 | $3,650 – $5,650 | $5,150 – $7,150 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,250 – $8,250 | $7,250 – $11,300 | $10,300 – $14,300 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,400 – $12,400 | $10,900 – $16,900 | $15,400 – $21,400 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,600 – $20,600 | $18,100 – $28,100 | $25,600 – $35,600 |
Why two Billings 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.
What nearby projects cost in Billings
Because every project leans on different trades, Billings's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −2% and patio door −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,700 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,700 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −2% |
Climate in Billings: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Billings Logan Intl Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Billings (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.
Billings gets about 14 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 57 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and November are the driest, at 0.9 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 32 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 | 36 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 20 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 27 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 35 | 1.7 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 44 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 52 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 59 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 58 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 49 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 37 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 27 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 19 | 0.6 | Cold |
Billings 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 Billings is 0.92 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.85 an hour, which is 13% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.22 and $29.37 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 10.7 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 $28.34 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.84 and $30.83 an hour. BLS counts 530 of them working in the area, 56.5 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 $23.00 an hour, 4% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $27.70 an hour. About 850 work in the metro. That is 90.6 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 ($29.37 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $270. At the 25th percentile ($23.22) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 2.9% or 0.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 93,800 jobs in the Billings area. That makes it the 213th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $23.22 | $23.85 | $29.37 | $27.44 | 0.87 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.84 | $28.34 | $30.83 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.55 | $23.00 | $27.70 | $23.84 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
How Billings compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 10 windows range from $8,950 to $9,400 across Billings and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MTthis page | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | |
| Bozeman, MT115 miles | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID225 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +1% |
| Missoula, MT275 miles | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,250 | level |
| Logan, UT300 miles | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,200 | −1% |
| Rapid City, SD305 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −3% |
| Montana (statewide) | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,250 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Billings comes in at #165 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Billings is 0% above the Montana figure.
Other Montana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +1% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,250 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Billings's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Billings against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $5,150 – $16,400 | $10,800 | +16% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −2% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −5% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $4,650 – $15,100 | $9,900 | +7% |
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Window replacement in Billings: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Billings?
For 10 windows, expect $4,250 to $14,300 in the Billings area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,250 to $11,300. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Billings?
About $426 to $1,425 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 Billings or Bozeman?
Bozeman is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,300, which is 1% more than Billings ($9,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Billings?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $2,450 out of $9,250. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Billings?
$6,400 to $21,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Billings?
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 Billings area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Billings expensive for windows compared with the rest of Montana?
Billings is 0% above the Montana statewide estimate ($9,250 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Montana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Billings?
The BLS median is $23.85 an hour in the Billings area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.22 to $29.37.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Billings?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,250 to $8,250 and premium work $10,300 to $14,300. 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 Billings?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. August 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 Billings
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.