Window replacement cost in Erie, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,300 – $14,600
- Per window
- $431 – $1,458
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #119
- 1 = most expensive
Replacement windows in Erie, PA usually costs $4,300 to $14,600 for 10 windows. That works out to about $431 to $1,458 per window before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $310 less. Glaziers earn a median of $21.88 an hour in the Erie area, 20% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Erie, PA, standard level
$7,400 to $11,500
About $739 to $1,150 per window before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,450 | $8,800 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,400 | $11,500 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Erie, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,950 | $7,150 | $11,300 | 76% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,300 | $3,250 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,300 | $9,450 | $14,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Erie number
The wage side of the estimate leans on glaziers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $21.88 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Erie is 0.87 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 24% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Erie is at 100.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $7,150 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.0: $0 to $0.
Related projects, priced for Erie
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Erie wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−1%) and patio door lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,700 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $930 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,300 – $24,800 | −1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,650 | −1% |
Window replacement: what moves the price in Erie
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.
Frame material
Vinyl windows run $350-$1,500 each installed, fiberglass $400-$2,000, composite $400-$2,300, and wood $800-$3,800 (HomeGuide).
Cost by quality level and size in Erie
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Erie. 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
$4,300 to $8,400
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 $14,600
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,150 – $4,200 | $3,700 – $5,750 | $5,250 – $7,300 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,300 – $8,400 | $7,400 – $11,500 | $10,500 – $14,600 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,450 – $12,600 | $11,100 – $17,200 | $15,700 – $21,900 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,800 – $21,000 | $18,500 – $28,700 | $26,200 – $36,400 |
How Erie compares
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Buffalo is the priciest of the group at $9,850. Youngstown is the cheapest at $9,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PAthis page | $4,300 – $14,600 | $9,450 | |
| Youngstown, OH75 miles | $4,300 – $14,200 | $9,250 | −2% |
| Cleveland, OH75 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −1% |
| Buffalo, NY95 miles | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +4% |
| Akron, OH95 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA115 miles | $4,450 – $14,900 | $9,650 | +2% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,700 | +3% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Erie ranks #119 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Erie is 3% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | +2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $4,450 – $14,900 | $9,650 | +2% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +4% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | +2% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +4% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Erie against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −7% |
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $4,550 – $14,900 | $9,750 | +3% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −4% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −4% |
Erie weather and the window replacement calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Erie Intl Ap (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 Erie are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Erie gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 104 inches of snow. The wettest months are September, October and December (4.4 inches in October). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 35 | 21 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 21 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 44 | 28 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 57 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 63 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 46 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 37 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 28 | 4.2 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Erie
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 Erie the blend is 0.87.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $21.88 an hour, 20% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $19.02 and $24.93 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 2.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $27.33 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.37 and $36.03 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 44.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.00 an hour, which is 8% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.01 and $27.08 an hour. BLS counts 1,230 of them working in the area, 102.1 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 $150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $140. That is a swing of roughly 1.5% to 1.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Erie has 120,480 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 181st 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% | $19.02 | $21.88 | $24.93 | $27.44 | 0.80 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.37 | $27.33 | $36.03 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.01 | $22.00 | $27.08 | $23.84 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
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Window replacement in Erie: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Erie?
For 10 windows, expect $4,300 to $14,600 in the Erie 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 Erie?
About $431 to $1,458 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 Erie or Youngstown?
Youngstown is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,250, which is 2% less than Erie ($9,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Erie?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $2,300 out of $9,450. Materials are 76% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Erie?
$6,450 to $21,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Erie?
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 Erie area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Erie expensive for windows compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Erie is 3% below the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($9,700 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Erie?
The BLS median is $21.88 an hour in the Erie area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.02 to $24.93.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Erie?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,300 to $8,400 and premium work $10,500 to $14,600. 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 Erie?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. July and August 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 Erie
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.