Window replacement cost in Albany, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,400 – $14,700
- Per window
- $438 – $1,470
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #104
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for replacement windows in the Albany area: $4,400 to $14,700 for 10 windows. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Glaziers earn a median of $23.48 an hour in the Albany area, 14% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Albany, NY, standard level
$7,450 to $11,600
About $747 to $1,160 per window before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,400 | $8,700 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,900 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,450 | $11,600 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Albany, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,900 | $7,050 | $11,200 | 74% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,450 | $3,500 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,400 | $9,550 | $14,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Albany number
Labor is 26% of the midpoint bill here, against 27% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is glaziers (50%), carpenters (40%), general maintenance and repair workers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Albany the blended ratio comes out at 0.93.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Albany is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $7,050 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 99.6: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Albany trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Albany the blend is 0.93.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.48 an hour, 14% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $22.79 and $29.94 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 2.4 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 $29.19 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $36.71 an hour. About 2,000 work in the metro. That is 44.5 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 $23.79 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.64 and $29.71 an hour. BLS counts 4,970 of them working in the area, 110.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $310 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $35. That is a swing of roughly 0.4% to 3.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Albany-Schenectady-Troy has 449,410 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 55th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $22.79 | $23.48 | $29.94 | $27.44 | 0.86 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $25.00 | $29.19 | $36.71 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $20.64 | $23.79 | $29.71 | $23.84 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
The best months for windows in Albany
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Albany Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Albany are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Albany gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 59 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and October (4.5 inches in July). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 10 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 16 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 36 | 18 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 26 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 62 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 61 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 53 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 23 | 3.3 | Cold |
Window replacement: what moves the price in Albany
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.
Frame material
Vinyl windows run $350-$1,500 each installed, fiberglass $400-$2,000, composite $400-$2,300, and wood $800-$3,800 (HomeGuide).
What nearby projects cost in Albany
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Albany wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (+2%) and patio door lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $5,850 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,500 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,600 – $25,700 | +2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $710 – $3,750 | +1% |
Is Albany cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Albany. Utica comes closest at about $9,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NYthis page | $4,400 – $14,700 | $9,550 | |
| Pittsfield, MA45 miles | $4,600 – $15,200 | $9,900 | +4% |
| Kingston, NY60 miles | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +3% |
| Amherst, MA70 miles | $5,100 – $16,300 | $10,700 | +12% |
| Utica, NY75 miles | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,800 | +3% |
| Springfield, MA80 miles | $4,950 – $15,900 | $10,400 | +9% |
| New York (statewide) | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,600 | +11% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Albany ranks #104 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Albany is 10% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $5,150 – $17,000 | $11,100 | +16% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +3% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,800 | +3% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,800 | +3% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $4,900 – $16,400 | $10,700 | +12% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,800 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albany against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −8% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $5,550 – $18,000 | $11,800 | +23% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $4,750 – $15,800 | $10,200 | +7% |
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,900 | −7% |
Albany: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Albany. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from a few windows (5 windows) to whole house (25 windows).
Basic
$4,400 to $8,500
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,450 to $11,600
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,600 to $14,700
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,200 – $4,250 | $3,750 – $5,800 | $5,300 – $7,350 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,400 – $8,500 | $7,450 – $11,600 | $10,600 – $14,700 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,550 – $12,800 | $11,200 – $17,400 | $15,900 – $22,000 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,900 – $21,300 | $18,700 – $29,000 | $26,400 – $36,700 |
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Window replacement in Albany: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Albany?
For 10 windows, expect $4,400 to $14,700 in the Albany area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,450 to $11,600. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Albany?
About $438 to $1,470 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 Albany or Pittsfield?
Pittsfield is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,900, which is 4% more than Albany ($9,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albany?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $2,450 out of $9,550. Materials are 74% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Albany?
$6,550 to $22,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Albany?
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 Albany area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albany expensive for windows compared with the rest of New York?
Albany is 10% below the New York statewide estimate ($10,600 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Albany?
The BLS median is $23.48 an hour in the Albany area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.79 to $29.94.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Albany?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,400 to $8,500 and premium work $10,600 to $14,700. 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 Albany?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Albany
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.