Window replacement cost in College Station, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,000 – $13,600
- Per window
- $402 – $1,359
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #279
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for replacement windows in the College Station area: $4,000 to $13,600 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 runs 10% lower than the US figure. Glaziers earn a median of $22.95 an hour in the College Station area, 16% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in College Station, TX, standard level
$6,900 to $10,700
About $689 to $1,072 per window before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,900 | $10,700 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in College Station, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 75% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,150 | $3,050 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,000 | $8,800 | $13,600 | 100% |
Where the College Station price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: glaziers at 50%, carpenters at 40%, general maintenance and repair workers at 10%. Weighted together, College Station wages are 0.81 times the national level. Labor makes up about 25% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Texas statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. College Station is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $6,650 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.0: $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 College Station. The wage table below marks each row.
The best months for windows in College Station
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, College Stn (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in College Station are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
College Station gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.9 inches in October). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 117 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 | 62 | 41 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 45 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 52 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 58 | 2.9 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 66 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 73 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 75 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 75 | 3.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 70 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 82 | 60 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 50 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 43 | 3.7 | Workable |
College Station against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than College Station. Tyler is the lowest at about $8,650 (midpoint, 10 windows), 135 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station, TXthis page | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | |
| Waco, TX75 miles | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | level |
| Austin, TX75 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +2% |
| Killeen, TX85 miles | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | level |
| Houston, TX95 miles | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +7% |
| Tyler, TX135 miles | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,650 | −2% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +4% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, College Station ranks #279 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, College Station is 4% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $4,350 – $14,800 | $9,550 | +9% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +7% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +2% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,850 – $13,200 | $8,500 | −3% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,700 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is College Station against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | +4% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | +7% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,500 | +8% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | +2% |
Who does the work: College Station 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 College Station the blend is 0.81.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the College Station 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.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.58 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.77 and $26.89 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 12.7 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 $19.96 an hour, which is 16% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.68 and $24.62 an hour. BLS counts 1,490 of them working in the area, 111.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $170 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 2.4% to 2.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
College Station-Bryan has 134,040 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 164th 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% | $18.67 | $22.95 | $26.49 | $27.44 | 0.84 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $20.77 | $22.58 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $16.68 | $19.96 | $24.62 | $23.84 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Window replacement: what moves the price in College Station
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).
Window type
Single-hung and picture windows are cheapest; bay and bow windows can reach $3,000-$8,000+.
Related projects, priced for College Station
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same College Station wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−10%) and vinyl siding lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,200 | −13% |
| Front door | 1 door | $420 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,250 – $21,800 | −14% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $610 – $3,300 | −11% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in College Station
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to College Station. 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
$4,000 to $7,850
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$6,900 to $10,700
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,750 to $13,600
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,000 – $3,900 | $3,450 – $5,350 | $4,900 – $6,800 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,000 – $7,850 | $6,900 – $10,700 | $9,750 – $13,600 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,050 – $11,800 | $10,300 – $16,100 | $14,600 – $20,400 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,100 – $19,600 | $17,200 – $26,800 | $24,400 – $34,000 |
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Window replacement in College Station: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in College Station?
For 10 windows, expect $4,000 to $13,600 in the College Station area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,900 to $10,700. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in College Station?
About $402 to $1,359 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 College Station or Waco?
Waco is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,850, which is 0% more than College Station ($8,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in College Station?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $8,800. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in College Station?
$6,050 to $20,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in College Station?
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 College Station area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is College Station expensive for windows compared with the rest of Texas?
College Station is 4% 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 College Station?
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 College Station?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,000 to $7,850 and premium work $9,750 to $13,600. 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 College Station?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and April 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 College Station
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.