Window replacement cost in Dayton, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,350 – $14,400
- Per window
- $437 – $1,441
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #132
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for replacement windows in the Dayton area: $4,350 to $14,400 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 4% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Dayton, OH, standard level
$7,400 to $11,400
About $738 to $1,140 per window before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,050 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,400 | $11,400 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Dayton, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,750 | $3,900 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,350 | $9,400 | $14,400 | 100% |
Where the Dayton price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on glaziers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.04 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Dayton is 1.03 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 29% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Dayton is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $6,650 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Dayton 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 Dayton the blend is 1.03.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $30.04 an hour, 9% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.56 and $35.34 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 3.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.04 an hour, 4% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.03 and $31.60 an hour. About 950 work in the metro. That is 25.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.38 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.32 and $30.89 an hour. BLS counts 3,670 of them working in the area, 98.5 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 $260 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $310. That is a swing of roughly 3.4% to 2.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek has 372,660 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 70th 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% | $23.56 | $30.04 | $35.34 | $27.44 | 1.09 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.03 | $28.04 | $31.60 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $20.32 | $24.38 | $30.89 | $23.84 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Dayton
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Dayton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (−2%) and front door lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,800 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,500 | −5% |
The best months for windows in Dayton
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Dayton Mcd (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 Dayton 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.
Dayton gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 12 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (4.5 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.0 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 39 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 | 36 | 20 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 23 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 51 | 31 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 41 | 4.5 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 53 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 62 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 66 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 64 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 56 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 33 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 26 | 3.1 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Dayton
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Dayton. 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
$4,350 to $8,400
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,400 to $11,400
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,400 to $14,400
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,200 – $4,200 | $3,700 – $5,700 | $5,200 – $7,200 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,350 – $8,400 | $7,400 – $11,400 | $10,400 – $14,400 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,550 – $12,600 | $11,100 – $17,100 | $15,600 – $21,600 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,900 – $21,000 | $18,500 – $28,500 | $26,000 – $36,000 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Dayton bid
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.
How Dayton compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Dayton. Lexington is the lowest at about $9,100 (midpoint, 10 windows), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OHthis page | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | |
| Cincinnati, OH55 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | level |
| Columbus, OH70 miles | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +1% |
| Fort Wayne, IN100 miles | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,400 | level |
| Indianapolis, IN105 miles | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +2% |
| Lexington, KY120 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −3% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Dayton ranks #132 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Dayton is 0% below the Ohio figure.
Elsewhere in Ohio
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +1% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | level |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | level |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | level |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | level |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dayton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +5% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $4,100 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −4% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −4% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −7% |
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Window replacement in Dayton: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Dayton?
For 10 windows, expect $4,350 to $14,400 in the Dayton area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,400 to $11,400. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Dayton?
About $437 to $1,441 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 Dayton or Cincinnati?
Cincinnati is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,400, which is 0% more than Dayton ($9,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dayton?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $2,750 out of $9,400. Materials are 71% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Dayton?
$6,550 to $21,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Dayton?
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 Dayton area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dayton expensive for windows compared with the rest of Ohio?
Dayton is 0% below the Ohio statewide estimate ($9,400 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Dayton?
The BLS median is $30.04 an hour in the Dayton area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.56 to $35.34.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Dayton?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,350 to $8,400 and premium work $10,400 to $14,400. 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 Dayton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. September 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 Dayton
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.