Window replacement cost in Salem, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,950 – $16,300
- Per window
- $495 – $1,630
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #18
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Salem, plan on $4,950 to $16,300 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $495 to $1,630 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% higher than the national one. Glaziers earn a median of $37.70 an hour in the Salem area, 37% above the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Salem, OR, standard level
$8,350 to $12,900
About $836 to $1,289 per window before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,700 | $9,200 |
| Labor | $2,650 | $3,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $8,350 | $12,900 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Salem, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $7,450 | $11,800 | 70% |
| Labor | $1,900 | $3,150 | $4,450 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,950 | $10,600 | $16,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Salem number
Labor is 30% 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 Salem the blended ratio comes out at 1.19.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Salem metro is 105.3 (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 (103.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Salem: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Salem 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
$4,950 to $9,500
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$8,350 to $12,900
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$11,800 to $16,300
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,500 – $4,750 | $4,200 – $6,450 | $5,900 – $8,150 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,950 – $9,500 | $8,350 – $12,900 | $11,800 – $16,300 |
| average house (15 windows) | $7,450 – $14,200 | $12,500 – $19,300 | $17,600 – $24,400 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $12,400 – $23,700 | $20,900 – $32,200 | $29,400 – $40,700 |
Salem labor market for windows
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 Salem is 1.19 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $37.70 an hour, which is 37% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $27.41 and $52.91 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 8.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $28.71 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.19 and $36.75 an hour. BLS counts 1,720 of them working in the area, 91.2 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 $25.52 an hour, 7% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.92 and $30.10 an hour. About 1,640 work in the metro. That is 86.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the glaziers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($52.91 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $740. At the 25th percentile ($27.41) it shrinks by about $500. The total moves by 7.0% or 4.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 188,620 jobs in the Salem area. That makes it the 122nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $27.41 | $37.70 | $52.91 | $27.44 | 1.37 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.19 | $28.71 | $36.75 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.92 | $25.52 | $30.10 | $23.84 | 1.07 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.19 | |||||
Salem against nearby metros and the rest of Oregon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, ORthis page | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,600 | |
| Portland, OR50 miles | $5,050 – $16,500 | $10,800 | +2% |
| Eugene, OR65 miles | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | −1% |
| Bend, OR110 miles | $4,750 – $15,800 | $10,200 | −4% |
| Olympia, WA140 miles | $5,200 – $16,800 | $11,000 | +4% |
| Yakima, WA150 miles | $4,800 – $16,000 | $10,400 | −2% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | −1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Salem comes in at #18 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Salem is 1% above the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $5,050 – $16,500 | $10,800 | +2% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | −1% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $4,750 – $15,800 | $10,200 | −4% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $4,800 – $16,000 | $10,400 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Salem's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salem against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola, FL | 190,480 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −15% |
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $4,850 – $16,000 | $10,400 | −2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −15% |
| Tallahassee, FL | 186,160 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $8,950 | −16% |
Why two Salem quotes can differ
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.
Climate in Salem: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Salem Mcnary Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Salem: 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.
Salem gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (7.0 inches in December). The station averages about 18 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 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 36 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 38 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 46 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 51 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 55 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 55 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 51 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 39 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 7.0 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Salem
Because every project leans on different trades, Salem's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +8% and storm door +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $640 – $6,500 | +8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,600 | +4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $980 | +3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,800 – $26,300 | +4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $760 – $3,950 | +7% |
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Window replacement in Salem: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Salem?
For 10 windows, expect $4,950 to $16,300 in the Salem area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,350 to $12,900. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Salem?
About $495 to $1,630 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 Salem or Portland?
Portland is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $10,800, which is 2% more than Salem ($10,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salem?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $3,150 out of $10,600. Materials are 70% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Salem?
$7,450 to $24,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Salem?
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 Salem area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salem expensive for windows compared with the rest of Oregon?
Salem is 1% 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 Salem?
The BLS median is $37.70 an hour in the Salem area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.41 to $52.91.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Salem?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,950 to $9,500 and premium work $11,800 to $16,300. 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 Salem?
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 Salem
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.