Window replacement cost in Pittsburgh, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,450 – $14,900
- Per window
- $444 – $1,489
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #88
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Pittsburgh, plan on $4,450 to $14,900 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $444 to $1,489 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Glaziers earn a median of $24.59 an hour in the Pittsburgh area, 10% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Pittsburgh, PA, standard level
$7,600 to $11,800
About $758 to $1,176 per window before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,450 | $8,800 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,600 | $11,800 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Pittsburgh, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,950 | $7,150 | $11,300 | 74% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,550 | $3,550 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,450 | $9,650 | $14,900 | 100% |
Why Pittsburgh prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: glaziers at 50%, carpenters at 40%, general maintenance and repair workers at 10%. Weighted together, Pittsburgh wages are 0.95 times the national level. Labor makes up about 26% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Pittsburgh metro is 100.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $7,150, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (94.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Pittsburgh: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Pittsburgh 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
$4,450 to $8,600
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,600 to $11,800
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,700 to $14,900
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,200 – $4,300 | $3,800 – $5,900 | $5,350 – $7,450 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,450 – $8,600 | $7,600 – $11,800 | $10,700 – $14,900 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,650 – $12,900 | $11,400 – $17,600 | $16,100 – $22,300 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,100 – $21,600 | $18,900 – $29,400 | $26,800 – $37,200 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Pittsburgh bid
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+.
Planning more than one job in Pittsburgh?
Because every project leans on different trades, Pittsburgh's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs +1% and patio door −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $5,950 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,500 | +1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $960 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,500 – $25,600 | +1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $710 – $3,750 | +1% |
Climate in Pittsburgh: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Pittsburgh Allegheny Co Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Pittsburgh (9 of 12 months). 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.
Pittsburgh gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.6 inches in June). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 8 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 | 37 | 22 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 24 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 31 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 42 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 52 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 60 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 64 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 63 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 56 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 45 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 35 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 28 | 3.0 | Cold |
Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh is 0.95 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $24.59 an hour, which is 10% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $21.64 and $29.31 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 2.6 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 $29.41 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.40 and $38.14 an hour. BLS counts 5,920 of them working in the area, 53.1 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 $23.68 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.48 and $29.18 an hour. About 10,330 work in the metro. That is 92.7 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 ($29.31 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($21.64) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 2.4% or 1.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,114,490 jobs in the Pittsburgh area. That makes it the 29th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.72% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $21.64 | $24.59 | $29.31 | $27.44 | 0.90 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.40 | $29.41 | $38.14 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $19.48 | $23.68 | $29.18 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
How Pittsburgh compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 10 windows range from $9,050 to $9,750 across Pittsburgh and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PAthis page | $4,450 – $14,900 | $9,650 | |
| Wheeling, WV60 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −6% |
| Morgantown, WV65 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −6% |
| Youngstown, OH70 miles | $4,300 – $14,200 | $9,250 | −4% |
| Canton, OH75 miles | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −4% |
| Altoona, PA80 miles | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +1% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,700 | +1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Pittsburgh comes in at #88 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Pittsburgh is 1% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | level |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +2% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | −1% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +2% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | −1% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Pittsburgh's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Pittsburgh against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −8% |
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −2% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $5,250 – $17,000 | $11,100 | +15% |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | −1% |
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Window replacement in Pittsburgh: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Pittsburgh?
For 10 windows, expect $4,450 to $14,900 in the Pittsburgh area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,600 to $11,800. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Pittsburgh?
About $444 to $1,489 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 Pittsburgh or Wheeling?
Wheeling is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,100, which is 6% less than Pittsburgh ($9,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Pittsburgh?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $2,550 out of $9,650. Materials are 74% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Pittsburgh?
$6,650 to $22,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Pittsburgh expensive for windows compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh is 1% 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 Pittsburgh?
The BLS median is $24.59 an hour in the Pittsburgh area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.64 to $29.31.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Pittsburgh?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,450 to $8,600 and premium work $10,700 to $14,900. 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 Pittsburgh?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. October and November 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 Pittsburgh
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.