Window replacement cost in Brownsville, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $3,900 – $13,300
- Per window
- $389 – $1,328
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #298
- 1 = most expensive
Brownsville homeowners pay roughly $3,900 to $13,300 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $389 to $1,328 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Brownsville is 12% lower. Glaziers earn a median of $22.95 an hour in the Brownsville area, 16% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Brownsville, TX, standard level
$6,700 to $10,500
About $670 to $1,046 per window before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,700 | $10,500 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Brownsville, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 77% |
| Labor | $1,150 | $1,950 | $2,750 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $3,900 | $8,600 | $13,300 | 100% |
Why Brownsville prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on glaziers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.95 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Brownsville is 0.73 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 23% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Texas statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Brownsville metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $6,650, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (86.0) 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 Brownsville. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Brownsville
Because every project leans on different trades, Brownsville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, front door runs −15% and vinyl siding −20%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $510 – $4,850 | −19% |
| Front door | 1 door | $370 – $2,200 | −15% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $270 – $780 | −19% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $6,750 – $20,200 | −20% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $570 – $3,150 | −15% |
Cost by quality level and size in Brownsville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Brownsville 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
$3,900 to $7,650
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$6,700 to $10,500
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,500 to $13,300
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $1,950 – $3,800 | $3,350 – $5,250 | $4,750 – $6,650 |
| small house (10 windows) | $3,900 – $7,650 | $6,700 – $10,500 | $9,500 – $13,300 |
| average house (15 windows) | $5,850 – $11,500 | $10,100 – $15,700 | $14,300 – $19,900 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $9,700 – $19,100 | $16,800 – $26,100 | $23,800 – $33,200 |
Window replacement: what moves the price in Brownsville
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).
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 Brownsville is 0.73 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Brownsville metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.95 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.67 and $26.49 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $17.13 an hour, which is 41% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $11.25 and $22.26 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 15.9 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 $17.66 an hour, 26% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $13.99 and $22.43 an hour. About 1,750 work in the metro. That is 111.1 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 ($26.49 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $170. At the 25th percentile ($18.67) it shrinks by about $210. The total moves by 2.0% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 157,450 jobs in the Brownsville-Harlingen area. That makes it the 151st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% 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% | $11.25 | $17.13 | $22.26 | $29.12 | 0.59 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $13.99 | $17.66 | $22.43 | $23.84 | 0.74 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.73 | |||||
When to schedule windows in Brownsville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Brownsville (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Brownsville (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Brownsville gets about 27 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (5.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 1.1 and 1.0 inches. The station averages about 140 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 | 73 | 53 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 76 | 57 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 62 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 86 | 68 | 1.5 | Workable |
| May | 90 | 74 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 94 | 77 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 78 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 78 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 75 | 5.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 87 | 69 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 80 | 61 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 74 | 55 | 1.2 | Workable |
Brownsville against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Brownsville. Laredo is the lowest at about $8,350 (midpoint, 10 windows), 160 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, TXthis page | $3,900 – $13,300 | $8,600 | |
| McAllen, TX50 miles | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX125 miles | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | +3% |
| Laredo, TX160 miles | $3,750 – $12,900 | $8,350 | −3% |
| San Antonio, TX240 miles | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | +3% |
| Austin, TX285 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +4% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +7% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Brownsville comes in at #298 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Brownsville is 6% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $4,350 – $14,800 | $9,550 | +11% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +9% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | +3% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,850 – $13,200 | $8,500 | −1% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Brownsville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Brownsville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +22% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,050 | +5% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | +3% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +6% |
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Window replacement in Brownsville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Brownsville?
For 10 windows, expect $3,900 to $13,300 in the Brownsville area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,700 to $10,500. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Brownsville?
About $389 to $1,328 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 Brownsville or McAllen?
McAllen is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,700, which is 1% more than Brownsville ($8,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Brownsville?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $1,950 out of $8,600. Materials are 77% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Brownsville?
$5,850 to $19,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Brownsville?
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 Brownsville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Brownsville expensive for windows compared with the rest of Texas?
Brownsville is 6% below the Texas statewide estimate ($9,200 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Brownsville?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.95 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.67 to $26.49.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Brownsville?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $3,900 to $7,650 and premium work $9,500 to $13,300. 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 Brownsville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. January and February 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 Brownsville
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.