Window replacement cost in Pennsylvania
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,500 – $15,000
- Per window
- $449 – $1,495
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 12
What does it cost to replace windows in Pennsylvania? Plan on $4,500 to $15,000 for 10 windows. Wages (1.01x the US blend), materials (price index 99.4) and permit costs (97.6) put the state below the national midpoint by 0%.
Inside Pennsylvania, the metros we cover range from $9,450 (Erie) to $9,850 (York) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Pennsylvania (statewide), standard level
$7,650 to $11,800
About $763 to $1,181 per window before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,400 | $8,700 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,650 | $11,800 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Pennsylvania
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,900 | $7,050 | $11,200 | 72% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,700 | $3,750 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,500 | $9,700 | $15,000 | 100% |
Related projects, priced for Pennsylvania
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Pennsylvania wages and prices. Against national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (level) and storm door lowest (−1%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $5,950 | level |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,100 | level |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | −1% |
Wages behind the Pennsylvania number
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 1.01 for Pennsylvania.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.27 an hour, which is 3% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $22.50 and $34.17 an hour. BLS counts 1,510 of them working in the state, 2.5 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 $28.54 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $35.92 an hour. BLS counts 30,630 of them working in the state, 50.5 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 $23.70 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.99 and $29.70 an hour. About 55,590 work in the state. That is 91.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for glaziers ($34.17 an hour) would add about $290 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.50) would take off about $280. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 6,064,600 jobs across Pennsylvania (May 2025), which is 3.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $22.50 | $28.27 | $34.17 | $27.44 | 1.03 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.01 | $28.54 | $35.92 | $29.12 | 0.98 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $19.99 | $23.70 | $29.70 | $23.84 | 0.99 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Window replacement: what moves the price in Pennsylvania
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.
Which Pennsylvania city is cheapest for windows?
3 of the 12 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 5%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| York, PA | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | +2% |
| Scranton, PA | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +1% |
| Allentown, PA | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +1% |
| Altoona, PA | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | level |
| Reading, PA | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | level |
| State College, PA | $4,450 – $14,900 | $9,700 | level |
| Philadelphia, PA | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | −1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $4,450 – $14,900 | $9,650 | −1% |
| Chambersburg, PA | $4,450 – $14,900 | $9,650 | −1% |
| Harrisburg, PA | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | −1% |
| Lancaster, PA | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | −1% |
| Erie, PA | $4,300 – $14,600 | $9,450 | −3% |
Pennsylvania versus the states around it
Pennsylvania ranks 16 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. Pennsylvania sits at $9,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 70 miles away | $4,650 – $15,400 | $10,000 | +3% |
| Delaware | 100 miles away | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −3% |
| New Jersey | 100 miles away | $4,950 – $16,400 | $10,700 | +10% |
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $5,050 – $16,500 | $10,800 | +11% |
| New York | 140 miles away | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,600 | +9% |
Pennsylvania seasons and windows
Season matters for windows. For each Pennsylvania metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Philadelphia has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Pennsylvania at 11 months (February through December); Erie has the shortest at 8 (April through November). Rainfall runs from 39 inches a year in Scranton to 47 inches in Allentown.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 27 | 88 | 45 | 11: February through December |
| Pittsburgh | 22 | 83 | 41 | 9: March through November |
| Allentown | 22 | 86 | 47 | 9: March through November |
| Harrisburg | 22 | 85 | 45 | 9: March through November |
| Scranton | 20 | 85 | 39 | 9: March through November |
| Lancaster | 22 | 87 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| York | 21 | 88 | 46 | 11: February through December |
| Reading | 23 | 87 | 45 | 9: March through November |
| Erie | 21 | 81 | 43 | 8: April through November |
| State College | 21 | 81 | 42 | 9: March through November |
| Chambersburg | 23 | 85 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| Altoona | 19 | 81 | 45 | 9: March through November |
Quality levels and sizes in Pennsylvania
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Pennsylvania wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,500 to $8,700
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,650 to $11,800
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,800 to $15,000
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,250 – $4,350 | $3,800 – $5,900 | $5,400 – $7,500 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,500 – $8,700 | $7,650 – $11,800 | $10,800 – $15,000 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,750 – $13,000 | $11,400 – $17,700 | $16,200 – $22,400 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,200 – $21,700 | $19,100 – $29,500 | $26,900 – $37,400 |
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Window replacement in Pennsylvania: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Pennsylvania?
$4,500 to $15,000 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Pennsylvania can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Pennsylvania is cheapest for windows?
Erie at about $9,450 (midpoint, 10 windows). The priciest is York at $9,850.
+Is windows cheaper in Pennsylvania than the US average?
It is 0% cheaper: $9,700 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Pennsylvania?
About 28% ($2,700). Materials are 72%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.01x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in Pennsylvania?
The BLS statewide median is $28.27 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.50 to $34.17.
+Where does Pennsylvania rank for windows costs?
16th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,700 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Pennsylvania?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,500 to $8,700 and premium work $10,800 to $15,000. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Does the season matter for windows in Pennsylvania?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Pennsylvania metros we cover, Philadelphia has the most comfortable months (11 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 Pennsylvania
- York, PA$9,850 midpoint
- Scranton, PA$9,850 midpoint
- Allentown, PA$9,850 midpoint
- Altoona, PA$9,750 midpoint
- Reading, PA$9,750 midpoint
- State College, PA$9,700 midpoint
- Philadelphia, PA$9,650 midpoint
- Pittsburgh, PA$9,650 midpoint
- Chambersburg, PA$9,650 midpoint
- Harrisburg, PA$9,600 midpoint
- Lancaster, PA$9,600 midpoint
- Erie, PA$9,450 midpoint
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.