Window replacement cost in Portland, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $5,050 – $16,500
- Per window
- $505 – $1,653
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #9
- 1 = most expensive
Portland homeowners pay roughly $5,050 to $16,500 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $505 to $1,653 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Portland is 11% higher. Glaziers earn a median of $35.51 an hour in the Portland area, 29% above the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Portland, OR, standard level
$8,500 to $13,100
About $850 to $1,309 per window before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,700 | $9,200 |
| Labor | $2,800 | $3,900 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $8,500 | $13,100 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Portland, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $7,450 | $11,800 | 69% |
| Labor | $2,000 | $3,350 | $4,700 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,050 | $10,800 | $16,500 | 100% |
Where the Portland 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 $35.51 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Portland is 1.25 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 31% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Portland metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $7,450, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.4) and land at $0 to $0.
When to schedule windows in Portland
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Portland Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Portland: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Portland gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (5.8 inches in December). The station averages about 15 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 36 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 37 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 40 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 44 | 2.9 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 49 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 54 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 59 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 59 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 54 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 47 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 41 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 36 | 5.8 | Workable |
Is Portland cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Olympia is the priciest of the group at $11,000. Bend is the cheapest at $10,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ORthis page | $5,050 – $16,500 | $10,800 | |
| Salem, OR50 miles | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,600 | −2% |
| Olympia, WA95 miles | $5,200 – $16,800 | $11,000 | +2% |
| Yakima, WA100 miles | $4,800 – $16,000 | $10,400 | −4% |
| Eugene, OR115 miles | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | −3% |
| Bend, OR125 miles | $4,750 – $15,800 | $10,200 | −5% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | −3% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −10% |
Across 300 US metros, Portland comes in at #9 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Portland is 3% above the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,600 | −2% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | −3% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $4,750 – $15,800 | $10,200 | −5% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $4,800 – $16,000 | $10,400 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Portland's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Portland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −17% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −13% |
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $4,700 – $15,400 | $10,100 | −7% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $5,250 – $17,000 | $11,100 | +3% |
Related projects, priced for Portland
Because every project leans on different trades, Portland's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +14% and front door +9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $670 – $6,850 | +14% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,700 | +9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,500 – $28,400 | +13% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $810 – $4,150 | +13% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Portland is 1.25 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $35.51 an hour, which is 29% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $26.66 and $48.76 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 3.2 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 $35.44 an hour, which is 22% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.53 and $49.78 an hour. BLS counts 9,210 of them working in the area, 76.2 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 $28.25 an hour, 18% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.80 and $33.18 an hour. About 8,860 work in the metro. That is 73.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the glaziers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($48.76 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $640. At the 25th percentile ($26.66) it shrinks by about $430. The total moves by 6.0% or 4.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,208,410 jobs in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area. That makes it the 25th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.78% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $26.66 | $35.51 | $48.76 | $27.44 | 1.29 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $28.53 | $35.44 | $49.78 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.80 | $28.25 | $33.18 | $23.84 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.25 | |||||
Window replacement: what moves the price in Portland
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).
Window type
Single-hung and picture windows are cheapest; bay and bow windows can reach $3,000-$8,000+.
Cost by quality level and size in Portland
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Portland wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$5,050 to $9,650
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$8,500 to $13,100
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$11,900 to $16,500
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,550 – $4,800 | $4,250 – $6,550 | $5,950 – $8,250 |
| small house (10 windows) | $5,050 – $9,650 | $8,500 – $13,100 | $11,900 – $16,500 |
| average house (15 windows) | $7,600 – $14,500 | $12,700 – $19,600 | $17,900 – $24,800 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $12,600 – $24,100 | $21,200 – $32,700 | $29,900 – $41,300 |
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Window replacement in Portland: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Portland?
For 10 windows, expect $5,050 to $16,500 in the Portland area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,500 to $13,100. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Portland?
About $505 to $1,653 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 Portland or Salem?
Salem is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $10,600, which is 2% less than Portland ($10,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Portland?
About 31% at the midpoint, or $3,350 out of $10,800. Materials are 69% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Portland?
$7,600 to $24,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Portland?
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 Portland area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Portland expensive for windows compared with the rest of Oregon?
Portland is 3% above the Oregon statewide estimate ($10,500 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Portland?
The BLS median is $35.51 an hour in the Portland area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.66 to $48.76.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Portland?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $5,050 to $9,650 and premium work $11,900 to $16,500. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Is there a bad season to replace windows in Portland?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Window replacement near Portland
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.