Window replacement cost in Johnson City, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,100 – $13,900
- Per window
- $412 – $1,395
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #225
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Johnson City, plan on $4,100 to $13,900 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $412 to $1,395 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Glaziers earn a median of $23.37 an hour in the Johnson City area, 15% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Johnson City, TN, standard level
$7,050 to $11,000
About $707 to $1,100 per window before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,400 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,050 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Johnson City, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,800 | $10,800 | 75% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,200 | $3,100 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,100 | $9,050 | $13,900 | 100% |
Why Johnson City prices look the way they do
Labor is 25% 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 Johnson City the blended ratio comes out at 0.83. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Johnson City metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $6,800, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.9) 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 Johnson City. The wage table below marks each row.
Johnson City 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 Johnson City is 0.83 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Johnson City metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $23.37 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.42 and $28.39 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.04 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.81 and $26.92 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 19.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.29 an hour, 11% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.24 and $27.02 an hour. About 810 work in the metro. That is 99.2 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 ($28.39 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $240. At the 25th percentile ($21.42) it shrinks by about $95. The total moves by 2.7% or 1.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 81,690 jobs in the Johnson City area. That makes it the 234th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $21.42 | $23.37 | $28.39 | $27.44 | 0.85 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.81 | $23.04 | $26.92 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.24 | $21.29 | $27.02 | $23.84 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Johnson City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Johnson City 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
$4,100 to $8,050
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,050 to $11,000
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,000 to $13,900
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,050 – $4,050 | $3,550 – $5,500 | $5,000 – $6,950 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,100 – $8,050 | $7,050 – $11,000 | $10,000 – $13,900 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,200 – $12,100 | $10,600 – $16,500 | $15,000 – $20,900 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,300 – $20,100 | $17,700 – $27,500 | $25,000 – $34,900 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Johnson City bid
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).
What nearby projects cost in Johnson City
Because every project leans on different trades, Johnson City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, front door runs −8% and patio door −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,600 | −10% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −8% |
Johnson City against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Johnson City. Hickory is the lowest at about $9,050 (midpoint, 10 windows), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TNthis page | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,050 | |
| Kingsport, TN25 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Asheville, NC45 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Hickory, NC60 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,050 | level |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Spartanburg, SC105 miles | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +2% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Johnson City comes in at #225 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Johnson City is 1% below the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +4% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Johnson City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Johnson City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +4% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −1% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +2% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $4,000 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −2% |
Climate in Johnson City: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bristol Tri City Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Johnson City: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Johnson City gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 9 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, June and July (5.0 inches in July). The station averages about 23 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 | 47 | 26 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 35 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 43 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 52 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 65 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 63 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 56 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 34 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
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Window replacement in Johnson City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Johnson City?
For 10 windows, expect $4,100 to $13,900 in the Johnson City area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,050 to $11,000. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Johnson City?
About $412 to $1,395 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 Johnson City or Kingsport?
Kingsport is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,050, which is 0% more than Johnson City ($9,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Johnson City?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $9,050. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Johnson City?
$6,200 to $20,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Johnson City?
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 Johnson City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Johnson City expensive for windows compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Johnson City is 1% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($9,100 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Johnson City?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.37 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.42 to $28.39.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Johnson City?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,100 to $8,050 and premium work $10,000 to $13,900. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Is there a bad season to replace windows in Johnson City?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Window replacement near Johnson City
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.