Window replacement cost in North Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,400 – $14,600
- Per window
- $441 – $1,461
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 2
North Dakota prices for windows: $4,400 to $14,600 for 10 windows, or $441 to $1,461 per window without the permit. The state midpoint is 2% below the national one. Local wages for glaziers are $29.71 an hour.
Inside North Dakota, the metros we cover range from $9,450 (Bismarck) to $9,600 (Fargo) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in North Dakota (statewide), standard level
$7,450 to $11,500
About $747 to $1,155 per window before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,350 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,450 | $11,500 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in North Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,800 | $10,800 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,750 | $3,850 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,400 | $9,500 | $14,600 | 100% |
North Dakota against its neighbors
North Dakota ranks 22 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. North Dakota sits at $9,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −6% |
| Minnesota | 270 miles away | $4,700 – $15,500 | $10,100 | +6% |
| Nebraska | 410 miles away | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −5% |
| Iowa | 450 miles away | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −2% |
| Wyoming | 500 miles away | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −2% |
Related projects, priced for North Dakota
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide North Dakota wages and prices. Against national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (−2%) and front door lowest (−4%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,200 – $24,500 | −3% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,550 | −4% |
Quality levels and sizes in North Dakota
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide North Dakota wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,400 to $8,500
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,450 to $11,500
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,500 to $14,600
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,200 – $4,250 | $3,750 – $5,750 | $5,250 – $7,300 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,400 – $8,500 | $7,450 – $11,500 | $10,500 – $14,600 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,600 – $12,700 | $11,200 – $17,300 | $15,800 – $21,900 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,000 – $21,200 | $18,700 – $28,900 | $26,300 – $36,500 |
Window replacement cost by metro in North Dakota
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,500, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,600 | +1% |
| Bismarck, ND | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −1% |
Window replacement: what moves the price in North Dakota
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.
What glaziers and the other trades earn in North Dakota
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 1.02 for North Dakota.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.71 an hour, which is 8% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $25.30 and $30.64 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the state, 1.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $27.83 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.47 and $30.55 an hour. BLS counts 2,360 of them working in the state, 55.0 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 $23.96 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.06 and $28.68 an hour. About 3,300 work in the state. That is 76.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for glaziers ($30.64 an hour) would add about $45 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.30) would take off about $210. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 429,430 jobs across North Dakota (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $25.30 | $29.71 | $30.64 | $27.44 | 1.08 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.47 | $27.83 | $30.55 | $29.12 | 0.96 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $20.06 | $23.96 | $28.68 | $23.84 | 1.01 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
North Dakota seasons and windows
Season matters for windows. For each North Dakota metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every North Dakota metro on the list has 7 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 19 inches a year in Bismarck to 24 in Fargo.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | 0 | 82 | 24 | 7: April through October |
| Bismarck | 2 | 85 | 19 | 7: April through October |
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Window replacement in North Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in North Dakota?
$4,400 to $14,600 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Dakota is cheapest for windows?
Bismarck at about $9,450 (midpoint, 10 windows). The priciest is Fargo at $9,600.
+Is windows cheaper in North Dakota than the US average?
It is 2% cheaper: $9,500 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Dakota?
About 29% ($2,750). Materials are 71%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.02x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in North Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $29.71 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.30 to $30.64.
+Where does North Dakota rank for windows costs?
22nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,500 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in North Dakota?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,400 to $8,500 and premium work $10,500 to $14,600. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Does the season matter for windows in North Dakota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the North Dakota metros we cover, Fargo has the most comfortable months (7 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 North Dakota
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.