Window replacement cost in South Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,100 – $13,800
- Per window
- $410 – $1,384
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 2
South Dakota prices for windows: $4,100 to $13,800 for 10 windows, or $410 to $1,384 per window without the permit. The state midpoint is 8% below the national one. Local wages for glaziers are $22.66 an hour.
Inside South Dakota, the metros we cover range from $8,950 (Rapid City) to $9,000 (Sioux Falls) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in South Dakota (statewide), standard level
$7,000 to $10,900
About $702 to $1,092 per window before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,150 | $8,350 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,550 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,000 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in South Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,750 | $10,700 | 75% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,200 | $3,100 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,100 | $8,950 | $13,800 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in South Dakota
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide South Dakota wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,100 to $8,000
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,000 to $10,900
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,950 to $13,800
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,050 – $4,000 | $3,500 – $5,450 | $4,950 – $6,900 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,100 – $8,000 | $7,000 – $10,900 | $9,950 – $13,800 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,150 – $12,000 | $10,500 – $16,400 | $14,900 – $20,800 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,200 – $20,000 | $17,600 – $27,300 | $24,900 – $34,600 |
What glaziers and the other trades earn in South Dakota
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 0.83 for South Dakota.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.66 an hour, which is 17% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $21.82 and $24.78 an hour. BLS counts 220 of them working in the state, 4.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.14 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.29 and $28.87 an hour. BLS counts 4,560 of them working in the state, 99.7 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 $23.13 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.51 and $27.26 an hour. About 3,450 work in the state. That is 75.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for glaziers ($24.78 an hour) would add about $100 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.82) would take off about $40. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 457,380 jobs across South Dakota (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $21.82 | $22.66 | $24.78 | $27.44 | 0.83 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $20.29 | $23.14 | $28.87 | $29.12 | 0.79 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $20.51 | $23.13 | $27.26 | $23.84 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Weather windows across South Dakota
Season matters for windows. For each South Dakota metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every South Dakota metro on the list has 9 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 20 inches a year in Rapid City to 28 in Sioux Falls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 9 | 85 | 28 | 9: March through November |
| Rapid City | 16 | 84 | 20 | 9: March through November |
South Dakota metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,950, and the top-to-bottom gap is 0%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | level |
| Rapid City, SD | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
Window replacement: what moves the price in South Dakota
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.
Other South Dakota jobs that often go with windows
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide South Dakota wages and prices. Against national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−7%) and patio door lowest (−11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,700 | −10% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
How South Dakota compares with nearby states
South Dakota ranks 47 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. South Dakota sits at $8,950. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,000 | level |
| North Dakota | 220 miles away | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +6% |
| Minnesota | 290 miles away | $4,700 – $15,500 | $10,100 | +13% |
| Iowa | 330 miles away | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +3% |
| Wyoming | 350 miles away | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +4% |
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Window replacement in South Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in South Dakota?
$4,100 to $13,800 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Dakota is cheapest for windows?
Rapid City at about $8,950 (midpoint, 10 windows). The priciest is Sioux Falls at $9,000.
+Is windows cheaper in South Dakota than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $8,950 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Dakota?
About 25% ($2,200). Materials are 75%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.83x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in South Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $22.66 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.82 to $24.78.
+Where does South Dakota rank for windows costs?
47th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,950 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in South Dakota?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,100 to $8,000 and premium work $9,950 to $13,800. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Does the season matter for windows in South Dakota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the South Dakota metros we cover, Sioux Falls has the most comfortable months (9 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 South Dakota
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.