Window replacement cost in Bismarck, ND
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,400 – $14,500
- Per window
- $438 – $1,452
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #117
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for replacement windows in the Bismarck area: $4,400 to $14,500 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 runs 3% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.7).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Bismarck, ND, standard level
$7,400 to $11,500
About $742 to $1,148 per window before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,350 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,400 | $11,500 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Bismarck, ND
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,800 | $10,800 | 72% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,650 | $3,750 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,400 | $9,450 | $14,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Bismarck number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: glaziers at 50%, carpenters at 40%, general maintenance and repair workers at 10%. Weighted together, Bismarck wages are 1.00 times the national level. Labor makes up about 28% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the North Dakota statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bismarck is at 95.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $6,800 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.0: $0 to $0.
Data note: 50% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Bismarck. The wage table below marks each row.
Window replacement: what moves the price in Bismarck
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.
How Bismarck compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 10 windows range from $8,950 to $9,650 across Bismarck and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, NDthis page | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | |
| Fargo, ND190 miles | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,600 | +1% |
| Rapid City, SD210 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −5% |
| Sioux Falls, SD305 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −5% |
| St. Cloud, MN325 miles | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | +2% |
| Sioux City, IA380 miles | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | −3% |
| North Dakota (statewide) | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bismarck ranks #117 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bismarck is 1% below the North Dakota figure.
Elsewhere in North Dakota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,600 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bismarck against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +11% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +4% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −1% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $4,550 – $14,900 | $9,750 | +3% |
The best months for windows in Bismarck
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bismarck (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 Bismarck are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Bismarck gets about 19 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 51 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (3.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 1.3 and 1.4 inches. The station averages about 21 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 | 23 | 2 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 28 | 7 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 19 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 56 | 30 | 1.3 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 42 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 53 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 56 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 46 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 57 | 33 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 41 | 19 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 28 | 8 | 0.6 | Cold |
Who does the work: Bismarck 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 Bismarck the blend is 1.00.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bismarck metro, so we used the North Dakota statewide median: $29.71 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $25.30 and $30.64 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $26.28 an hour, 10% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.75 and $30.71 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 71.6 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 $23.59 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.01 and $27.59 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 63.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $45 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 2.3% to 0.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bismarck has 71,270 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 258th 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% | $25.30 | $29.71 | $30.64 | $27.44 | 1.08 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.75 | $26.28 | $30.71 | $29.12 | 0.90 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $19.01 | $23.59 | $27.59 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Bismarck
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bismarck. 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 $8,450
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,400 to $11,500
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,500 to $14,500
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,200 – $4,200 | $3,700 – $5,750 | $5,250 – $7,250 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,400 – $8,450 | $7,400 – $11,500 | $10,500 – $14,500 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,550 – $12,700 | $11,100 – $17,200 | $15,700 – $21,800 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,900 – $21,100 | $18,500 – $28,700 | $26,200 – $36,300 |
Related projects, priced for Bismarck
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bismarck wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (−4%) and storm door lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,750 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $470 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,200 | −4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −5% |
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Window replacement in Bismarck: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Bismarck?
For 10 windows, expect $4,400 to $14,500 in the Bismarck area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,400 to $11,500. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Bismarck?
About $438 to $1,452 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 Bismarck or Fargo?
Fargo is 190 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,600, which is 1% more than Bismarck ($9,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bismarck?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $2,650 out of $9,450. Materials are 72% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Bismarck?
$6,550 to $21,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Bismarck?
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 Bismarck area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bismarck expensive for windows compared with the rest of North Dakota?
Bismarck is 1% below the North Dakota statewide estimate ($9,500 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in North Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Bismarck?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $29.71 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.30 to $30.64.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Bismarck?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,400 to $8,450 and premium work $10,500 to $14,500. 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 Bismarck?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April and October 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 Bismarck
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.