Window replacement cost in Scranton, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,550 – $15,100
- Per window
- $454 – $1,513
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #66
- 1 = most expensive
Scranton homeowners pay roughly $4,550 to $15,100 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $454 to $1,513 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Scranton is almost level. Building materials run about 1% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 100.7).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Scranton, PA, standard level
$7,700 to $12,000
About $772 to $1,195 per window before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,450 | $8,800 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,700 | $12,000 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Scranton, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,950 | $7,150 | $11,300 | 73% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,700 | $3,800 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,550 | $9,850 | $15,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Scranton number
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, Scranton wages are 1.01 times the national level. Labor makes up about 27% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Pennsylvania statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Scranton 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 (93.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 50% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Scranton. The wage table below marks each row.
When to schedule windows in Scranton
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Wilkes-Barre Intl 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 Scranton (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.
Scranton gets about 39 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 45 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (4.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 12 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 | 36 | 20 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 22 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 29 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 39 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 50 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 58 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 63 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 43 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 34 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 26 | 2.8 | Cold |
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 Scranton is 1.01 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Scranton metro, so we used the Pennsylvania statewide median: $28.27 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.50 and $34.17 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $28.96 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $35.74 an hour. BLS counts 1,070 of them working in the area, 41.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.90 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.98 and $30.01 an hour. About 2,750 work in the metro. That is 107.6 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 ($34.17 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $290. At the 25th percentile ($22.50) it shrinks by about $280. The total moves by 2.9% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 255,620 jobs in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre area. That makes it the 102nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.16% 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% | $23.00 | $28.96 | $35.74 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $19.98 | $23.90 | $30.01 | $23.84 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Scranton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Scranton 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
$4,550 to $8,800
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,700 to $12,000
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,900 to $15,100
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,250 – $4,400 | $3,850 – $6,000 | $5,450 – $7,550 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,550 – $8,800 | $7,700 – $12,000 | $10,900 – $15,100 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,800 – $13,200 | $11,600 – $17,900 | $16,300 – $22,700 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,400 – $21,900 | $19,300 – $29,900 | $27,200 – $37,800 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Scranton bid
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.
How Scranton compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Scranton. Lancaster is the lowest at about $9,600 (midpoint, 10 windows), 90 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton, PAthis page | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | |
| Allentown, PA45 miles | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | level |
| Binghamton, NY60 miles | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | level |
| Reading, PA65 miles | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −1% |
| Lancaster, PA90 miles | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | −2% |
| Harrisburg, PA90 miles | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | −2% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,700 | −1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Scranton comes in at #66 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Scranton is 1% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| 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 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | −2% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | −2% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Scranton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Scranton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $4,700 – $15,700 | $10,200 | +3% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | −2% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −9% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 245,170 jobs | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −10% |
What nearby projects cost in Scranton
Because every project leans on different trades, Scranton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs +1% and storm door level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,050 | +1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,500 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,400 | +1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $710 – $3,700 | +1% |
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Window replacement in Scranton: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Scranton?
For 10 windows, expect $4,550 to $15,100 in the Scranton area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,700 to $12,000. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Scranton?
About $454 to $1,513 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 Scranton or Allentown?
Allentown is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,850, which is 0% less than Scranton ($9,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Scranton?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $9,850. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Scranton?
$6,800 to $22,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Scranton?
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 Scranton area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Scranton expensive for windows compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Scranton is 1% above 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 Scranton?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.27 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.50 to $34.17.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Scranton?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,550 to $8,800 and premium work $10,900 to $15,100. 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 Scranton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Scranton
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.