Window replacement cost in Texas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,200 – $14,200
- Per window
- $418 – $1,417
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 21
What does it cost to replace windows in Texas? Plan on $4,200 to $14,200 for 10 windows. Wages (0.84x the US blend), materials (price index 98.1) and permit costs (97.1) put the state below the national midpoint by 6%.
Inside Texas, the metros we cover range from $8,350 (Laredo) to $9,550 (Dallas) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Texas (statewide), standard level
$7,200 to $11,200
About $718 to $1,117 per window before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,300 | $8,600 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,200 | $11,200 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Texas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,850 | $6,950 | $11,000 | 76% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,250 | $3,150 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,200 | $9,200 | $14,200 | 100% |
Texas versus the states around it
Texas ranks 36 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. Texas sits at $9,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 330 miles away | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −5% |
| Louisiana | 360 miles away | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −3% |
| Arkansas | 390 miles away | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −5% |
| Mississippi | 450 miles away | $3,950 – $13,600 | $8,750 | −4% |
| Kansas | 490 miles away | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −2% |
Texas labor market for windows
Texas's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.84 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.95 an hour, 16% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $18.67 and $26.49 an hour. About 5,850 work in the state. That is 4.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.51 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $27.78 an hour. About 33,540 work in the state. That is 23.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.44 an hour, which is 6% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $28.45 an hour. BLS counts 140,580 of them working in the state, 99.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for glaziers ($26.49 an hour) would add about $170 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($18.67) would take off about $210. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 14,071,160 jobs across Texas (May 2025), which is 9.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $18.67 | $22.95 | $26.49 | $27.44 | 0.84 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.48 | $23.51 | $27.78 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.11 | $22.44 | $28.45 | $23.84 | 0.94 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Other Texas jobs that often go with windows
Each project weights the trades differently, so Texas's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, garage door is −6% and vinyl siding −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,400 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
Why two Texas quotes can differ
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.
Basic, standard or premium: Texas prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from a few windows (5 windows) to whole house (25 windows).
Basic
$4,200 to $8,200
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,200 to $11,200
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,200 to $14,200
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,100 – $4,100 | $3,600 – $5,600 | $5,100 – $7,100 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,200 – $8,200 | $7,200 – $11,200 | $10,200 – $14,200 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,300 – $12,300 | $10,800 – $16,800 | $15,300 – $21,200 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,500 – $20,400 | $17,900 – $27,900 | $25,400 – $35,400 |
Which Texas city is cheapest for windows?
2 of the 21 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 15%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $4,350 – $14,800 | $9,550 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +2% |
| Midland, TX | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −1% |
| Beaumont, TX | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −2% |
| Austin, TX | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −3% |
| Odessa, TX | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −3% |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −3% |
| Waco, TX | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −4% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −4% |
| College Station, TX | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −4% |
| Killeen, TX | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −4% |
| Amarillo, TX | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −5% |
| Abilene, TX | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −5% |
| Texarkana, TX | $3,950 – $13,500 | $8,700 | −5% |
| McAllen, TX | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,700 | −5% |
| Longview, TX | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,650 | −6% |
| Tyler, TX | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,650 | −6% |
| Lubbock, TX | $3,900 – $13,300 | $8,600 | −6% |
| Brownsville, TX | $3,900 – $13,300 | $8,600 | −6% |
| El Paso, TX | $3,850 – $13,200 | $8,500 | −7% |
| Laredo, TX | $3,750 – $12,900 | $8,350 | −9% |
Weather windows across Texas
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Texas is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Texarkana has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Texas at 10 months (September through June); Laredo has the shortest at 7 (October through April). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in El Paso to 65 inches in Beaumont.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 38 | 97 | 38 | 8: October through May |
| Houston | 46 | 93 | 56 | 9: September through May |
| Austin | 42 | 97 | 36 | 8: October through May |
| San Antonio | 41 | 95 | 32 | 8: October through May |
| El Paso | 35 | 96 | 9 | 9: September through May |
| McAllen | 53 | 99 | 22 | 7: October through April |
| Corpus Christi | 52 | 92 | 35 | 8: October through May |
| Lubbock | 30 | 93 | 19 | 9: September through May |
| Beaumont | 43 | 92 | 65 | 9: September through May |
| Brownsville | 53 | 95 | 27 | 7: October through April |
| Killeen | 36 | 96 | 35 | 8: October through May |
| College Station | 41 | 95 | 42 | 8: October through May |
| Waco | 36 | 97 | 36 | 8: October through May |
| Amarillo | 25 | 93 | 20 | 9: September through May |
| Midland | 33 | 96 | 14 | 9: September through May |
| Longview | 36 | 95 | 51 | 8: October through May |
| Tyler | 39 | 93 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| Laredo | 47 | 100 | 20 | 7: October through April |
| Odessa | 32 | 94 | 12 | 9: September through May |
| Abilene | 34 | 96 | 25 | 9: September through May |
| Texarkana | 33 | 93 | 52 | 10: September through June |
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Window replacement in Texas: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Texas?
$4,200 to $14,200 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Texas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Texas is cheapest for windows?
Laredo at about $8,350 (midpoint, 10 windows). The priciest is Dallas at $9,550.
+Is windows cheaper in Texas than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $9,200 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Texas?
About 24% ($2,250). Materials are 76%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.84x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in Texas?
The BLS statewide median is $22.95 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.67 to $26.49.
+Where does Texas rank for windows costs?
36th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,200 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Texas?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,200 to $8,200 and premium work $10,200 to $14,200. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Does the season matter for windows in Texas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Texas metros we cover, Texarkana has the most comfortable months (10 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 Texas
- Dallas, TX$9,550 midpoint
- Houston, TX$9,400 midpoint
- Midland, TX$9,100 midpoint
- Beaumont, TX$9,050 midpoint
- Austin, TX$8,950 midpoint
- Odessa, TX$8,950 midpoint
- San Antonio, TX$8,850 midpoint
- Waco, TX$8,850 midpoint
- Corpus Christi, TX$8,800 midpoint
- College Station, TX$8,800 midpoint
- Killeen, TX$8,800 midpoint
- Amarillo, TX$8,750 midpoint
- Abilene, TX$8,750 midpoint
- Texarkana, TX$8,700 midpoint
- McAllen, TX$8,700 midpoint
- Longview, TX$8,650 midpoint
- Tyler, TX$8,650 midpoint
- Lubbock, TX$8,600 midpoint
- Brownsville, TX$8,600 midpoint
- El Paso, TX$8,500 midpoint
- Laredo, TX$8,350 midpoint
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.