Window replacement cost in Nebraska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,150 – $13,900
- Per window
- $413 – $1,386
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 2
Across Nebraska, replacement windows costs about $4,150 to $13,900 for 10 windows. Statewide, that midpoint is 8% below the US figure of $9,750. Glaziers earn a median $24.13 an hour in Nebraska (US: $27.44).
Inside Nebraska, the metros we cover range from $8,950 (Lincoln) to $9,050 (Omaha) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Nebraska (statewide), standard level
$7,050 to $10,900
About $705 to $1,094 per window before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,250 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,050 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Nebraska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,600 | 74% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,350 | $3,300 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,000 | $13,900 | 100% |
Basic, standard or premium: Nebraska 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
$4,150 to $8,000
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,050 to $10,900
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,950 to $13,900
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,050 – $4,000 | $3,500 – $5,450 | $5,000 – $6,950 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,150 – $8,000 | $7,050 – $10,900 | $9,950 – $13,900 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,200 – $12,000 | $10,600 – $16,400 | $15,000 – $20,800 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,300 – $20,100 | $17,600 – $27,400 | $24,900 – $34,700 |
Nebraska metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,000, and the top-to-bottom gap is 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,050 | +1% |
| Lincoln, NE | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
When Nebraska weather lets you replace
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Nebraska 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.
Every Nebraska metro on the list has 9 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 29 inches a year in Lincoln to 32 in Omaha.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 15 | 88 | 32 | 9: March through November |
| Lincoln | 14 | 89 | 29 | 9: March through November |
How Nebraska compares with nearby states
Nebraska ranks 45 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. Nebraska sits at $9,000. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 190 miles away | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +3% |
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Kansas | 220 miles away | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,000 | level |
| Missouri | 270 miles away | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | +4% |
| Minnesota | 320 miles away | $4,700 – $15,500 | $10,100 | +13% |
Why two Nebraska 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.
Wages behind the Nebraska number
Nebraska'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 0.87 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $24.13 an hour, 12% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $20.53 and $31.86 an hour. About 440 work in the state. That is 4.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.19 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.77 and $30.09 an hour. About 5,710 work in the state. That is 55.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.38 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.36 and $29.20 an hour. BLS counts 9,850 of them working in the state, 96.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for glaziers ($31.86 an hour) would add about $380 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.53) would take off about $170. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,024,370 jobs across Nebraska (May 2025), which is 0.7% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $20.53 | $24.13 | $31.86 | $27.44 | 0.88 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.77 | $24.19 | $30.09 | $29.12 | 0.83 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.36 | $24.38 | $29.20 | $23.84 | 1.02 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Nebraska
Each project weights the trades differently, so Nebraska's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, garage door is −7% and patio door −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,200 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −7% |
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Window replacement in Nebraska: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Nebraska?
$4,150 to $13,900 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Nebraska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Nebraska is cheapest for windows?
Lincoln at about $8,950 (midpoint, 10 windows). The priciest is Omaha at $9,050.
+Is windows cheaper in Nebraska than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $9,000 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Nebraska?
About 26% ($2,350). Materials are 74%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.87x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in Nebraska?
The BLS statewide median is $24.13 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.53 to $31.86.
+Where does Nebraska rank for windows costs?
45th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,000 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Nebraska?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,000 and premium work $9,950 to $13,900. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Does the season matter for windows in Nebraska?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Nebraska metros we cover, Omaha has the most comfortable months (9 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 Nebraska
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.