Window replacement cost in New York
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,950 – $16,300
- Per window
- $493 – $1,632
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 9
Across New York, replacement windows costs about $4,950 to $16,300 for 10 windows. Statewide, that midpoint is 9% above the US figure of $9,750. Glaziers earn a median $29.69 an hour in New York (US: $27.44).
Inside New York, the metros we cover range from $9,550 (Albany) to $11,100 (New York) 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 York (statewide), standard level
$8,350 to $12,900
About $834 to $1,290 per window before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,800 | $9,400 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $8,350 | $12,900 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in New York
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $7,600 | $12,100 | 72% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $3,050 | $4,250 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,950 | $10,600 | $16,300 | 100% |
New York seasons and windows
Season matters for windows. For each New York metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
New York has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New York at 9 months (March through November); Binghamton has the shortest at 8 (April through November). Rainfall runs from 35 inches a year in Rochester to 51 inches in Kingston.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | 85 | 50 | 9: March through November |
| Buffalo | 19 | 80 | 41 | 8: April through November |
| Rochester | 19 | 83 | 35 | 8: April through November |
| Albany | 16 | 84 | 41 | 9: March through November |
| Syracuse | 17 | 82 | 40 | 8: April through November |
| Poughkeepsie | 19 | 83 | 47 | 9: March through November |
| Utica | 14 | 81 | 44 | 8: April through November |
| Binghamton | 16 | 78 | 42 | 8: April through November |
| Kingston | 11 | 86 | 51 | 9: March through November |
New York versus the states around it
New York ranks 7 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 York sits at $10,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $4,600 – $15,100 | $9,800 | −8% |
| New Jersey | 100 miles away | $4,950 – $16,400 | $10,700 | level |
| Pennsylvania | 140 miles away | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,700 | −8% |
| Delaware | 150 miles away | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −11% |
| Rhode Island | 160 miles away | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | −9% |
Related projects, priced for New York
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New York wages and prices. Against national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (+13%) and front door lowest (+10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $660 – $6,700 | +11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,750 | +10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,500 – $28,500 | +13% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $790 – $4,100 | +11% |
Quality levels and sizes in New York
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New York wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,950 to $9,500
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$8,350 to $12,900
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$11,800 to $16,300
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,450 – $4,750 | $4,150 – $6,450 | $5,900 – $8,150 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,950 – $9,500 | $8,350 – $12,900 | $11,800 – $16,300 |
| average house (15 windows) | $7,400 – $14,200 | $12,500 – $19,400 | $17,600 – $24,500 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $12,300 – $23,700 | $20,900 – $32,300 | $29,400 – $40,800 |
What glaziers and the other trades earn in New York
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 1.14 for New York.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.69 an hour, which is 8% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $24.76 and $37.17 an hour. BLS counts 3,400 of them working in the state, 3.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is about average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $34.77 an hour, which is 19% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.56 and $43.18 an hour. BLS counts 40,630 of them working in the state, 41.9 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 $27.79 an hour, 17% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.92 and $33.48 an hour. About 119,650 work in the state. That is 123.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for glaziers ($37.17 an hour) would add about $360 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.76) would take off about $240. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 9,688,000 jobs across New York (May 2025), which is 6.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $24.76 | $29.69 | $37.17 | $27.44 | 1.08 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $27.56 | $34.77 | $43.18 | $29.12 | 1.19 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.92 | $27.79 | $33.48 | $23.84 | 1.17 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
Window replacement: what moves the price in New York
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.
Window replacement cost by metro in New York
1 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $10,600, and the top-to-bottom gap is 16%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $5,150 – $17,000 | $11,100 | +4% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | $4,900 – $16,400 | $10,700 | level |
| Binghamton, NY | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | −7% |
| Buffalo, NY | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | −7% |
| Kingston, NY | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | −7% |
| Utica, NY | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,800 | −8% |
| Syracuse, NY | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,800 | −8% |
| Rochester, NY | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,800 | −8% |
| Albany, NY | $4,400 – $14,700 | $9,550 | −10% |
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Window replacement in New York: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in New York?
$4,950 to $16,300 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New York can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New York is cheapest for windows?
Albany at about $9,550 (midpoint, 10 windows). The priciest is New York at $11,100.
+Is windows cheaper in New York than the US average?
It is 9% more expensive: $10,600 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New York?
About 28% ($3,050). Materials are 72%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.14x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in New York?
The BLS statewide median is $29.69 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.76 to $37.17.
+Where does New York rank for windows costs?
7th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $10,600 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in New York?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,950 to $9,500 and premium work $11,800 to $16,300. 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 York?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New York metros we cover, New York 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 New York
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.