Window replacement cost in New Mexico
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,250 – $14,200
- Per window
- $423 – $1,418
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 3
What does it cost to replace windows in New Mexico? Plan on $4,250 to $14,200 for 10 windows. Wages (0.90x the US blend), materials (price index 96.1) and permit costs (92.2) put the state below the national midpoint by 6%.
Inside New Mexico, the metros we cover range from $9,100 (Las Cruces) to $9,200 (Albuquerque) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in New Mexico (statewide), standard level
$7,200 to $11,200
About $721 to $1,120 per window before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,400 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,200 | $11,200 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in New Mexico
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,800 | $10,800 | 74% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,400 | $3,350 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,250 | $9,200 | $14,200 | 100% |
Window replacement cost by metro in New Mexico
0 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | level |
| Santa Fe, NM | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | level |
| Las Cruces, NM | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −1% |
Other New Mexico jobs that often go with windows
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New Mexico wages and prices. Against national midpoints, storm door comes out highest (−3%) and vinyl siding lowest (−6%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,700 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,950 – $23,800 | −6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
New Mexico against its neighbors
New Mexico ranks 35 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. New Mexico sits at $9,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 340 miles away | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +7% |
| Arizona | 340 miles away | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | +2% |
| Wyoming | 460 miles away | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +1% |
| Utah | 520 miles away | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,250 | level |
| Oklahoma | 540 miles away | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −5% |
Quality levels and sizes in New Mexico
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New Mexico wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,250 to $8,200
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,200 to $11,200
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,200 to $14,200
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,100 – $4,100 | $3,600 – $5,600 | $5,100 – $7,100 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,250 – $8,200 | $7,200 – $11,200 | $10,200 – $14,200 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,350 – $12,300 | $10,800 – $16,800 | $15,300 – $21,300 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,600 – $20,500 | $18,000 – $28,000 | $25,500 – $35,500 |
Wages behind the New Mexico 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 0.90 for New Mexico.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.57 an hour, which is 18% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $18.73 and $23.26 an hour. BLS counts 380 of them working in the state, 4.4 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 $28.71 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.67 and $30.44 an hour. BLS counts 3,630 of them working in the state, 41.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.00 an hour, 8% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.71 and $27.34 an hour. About 9,320 work in the state. That is 107.0 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 ($23.26 an hour) would add about $35 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($18.73) would take off about $190. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 870,970 jobs across New Mexico (May 2025), which is 0.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $18.73 | $22.57 | $23.26 | $27.44 | 0.82 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.67 | $28.71 | $30.44 | $29.12 | 0.99 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.71 | $22.00 | $27.34 | $23.84 | 0.92 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Window replacement: what moves the price in New Mexico
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.
When New Mexico weather lets you replace
Season matters for windows. For each New Mexico metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Albuquerque has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New Mexico at 10 months (August through May); Las Cruces has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in Albuquerque to 13 inches in Santa Fe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 26 | 91 | 9 | 10: August through May |
| Las Cruces | 30 | 96 | 9 | 9: September through May |
| Santa Fe | 18 | 86 | 13 | 10: February through November |
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Window replacement in New Mexico: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in New Mexico?
$4,250 to $14,200 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Mexico can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Mexico is cheapest for windows?
Las Cruces at about $9,100 (midpoint, 10 windows). The priciest is Albuquerque at $9,200.
+Is windows cheaper in New Mexico than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $9,200 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Mexico?
About 26% ($2,400). Materials are 74%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.90x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in New Mexico?
The BLS statewide median is $22.57 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.73 to $23.26.
+Where does New Mexico rank for windows costs?
35th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,200 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in New Mexico?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,250 to $8,200 and premium work $10,200 to $14,200. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Does the season matter for windows in New Mexico?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New Mexico metros we cover, Albuquerque has the most comfortable months (10 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 New Mexico
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.