Window replacement cost in State College, 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
- $446 – $1,494
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #81
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for replacement windows in the State College area: $4,450 to $14,900 for 10 windows. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Glaziers earn a median of $27.28 an hour in the State College area, 1% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in State College, PA, standard level
$7,600 to $11,800
About $760 to $1,179 per window before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,450 | $8,800 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $3,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,600 | $11,800 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in State College, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,950 | $7,150 | $11,300 | 74% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,550 | $3,600 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,450 | $9,700 | $14,900 | 100% |
What is behind the State College number
Labor is 26% 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 State College the blended ratio comes out at 0.96.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. State College 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 96.8: $0 to $0.
State College: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to State College. 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
$4,450 to $8,650
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) | $2,250 – $4,350 | $3,800 – $5,900 | $5,350 – $7,450 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,450 – $8,650 | $7,600 – $11,800 | $10,700 – $14,900 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,700 – $13,000 | $11,400 – $17,700 | $16,100 – $22,400 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,200 – $21,600 | $19,000 – $29,500 | $26,900 – $37,300 |
Who does the work: State College trade wages
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 State College the blend is 0.96.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $27.28 an hour, in line with the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $21.12 and $34.85 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 5.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $26.77 an hour, 8% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.85 and $34.45 an hour. About 350 work in the metro. That is 50.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.28 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.87 and $27.67 an hour. BLS counts 870 of them working in the area, 126.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $370 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $300. That is a swing of roughly 3.1% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
State College has 68,840 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 263rd 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% | $21.12 | $27.28 | $34.85 | $27.44 | 0.99 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.85 | $26.77 | $34.45 | $29.12 | 0.92 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.87 | $23.28 | $27.67 | $23.84 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
State College against nearby metros and the rest of Pennsylvania
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than State College. Hagerstown is the lowest at about $9,350 (midpoint, 10 windows), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College, PAthis page | $4,450 – $14,900 | $9,700 | |
| Altoona, PA35 miles | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +1% |
| Harrisburg, PA60 miles | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | −1% |
| Chambersburg, PA70 miles | $4,450 – $14,900 | $9,650 | level |
| York, PA90 miles | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | +2% |
| Hagerstown, MD95 miles | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −3% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,700 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, State College ranks #81 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, State College is 0% 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 | level |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $4,450 – $14,900 | $9,650 | level |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +1% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | −1% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +1% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is State College against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | −5% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −5% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −4% |
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −4% |
The best months for windows in State College
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, State College (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in State College are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, 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.
State College gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 44 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (4.2 inches in August). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 34 | 21 | 2.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 22 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 28 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 39 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 50 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 59 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 63 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 62 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 54 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 43 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 34 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 26 | 3.2 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for State College
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same State College wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (level) and storm door lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $5,850 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $930 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,200 | level |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,650 | −2% |
Window replacement: what moves the price in State College
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.
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Window replacement in State College: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in State College?
For 10 windows, expect $4,450 to $14,900 in the State College 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 State College?
About $446 to $1,494 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 State College or Altoona?
Altoona is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,750, which is 1% more than State College ($9,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in State College?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $2,550 out of $9,700. Materials are 74% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in State College?
$6,700 to $22,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in State College?
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 State College area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is State College expensive for windows compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
State College is 0% 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 State College?
The BLS median is $27.28 an hour in the State College area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.12 to $34.85.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in State College?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,450 to $8,650 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 State College?
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 State College
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.