Window replacement cost in Corpus Christi, 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 – $1,360
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #278
- 1 = most expensive
Corpus Christi homeowners pay roughly $4,000 to $13,600 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $402 to $1,360 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Corpus Christi is 10% lower. Glaziers earn a median of $22.95 an hour in the Corpus Christi area, 16% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Corpus Christi, TX, standard level
$6,900 to $10,700
About $690 to $1,073 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 Corpus Christi, 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% |
What is behind the Corpus Christi number
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 Corpus Christi the blended ratio comes out at 0.81. 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 Corpus Christi 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 (92.7) 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 Corpus Christi. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Corpus Christi
Because every project leans on different trades, Corpus Christi's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −10% and patio door −13%.
| 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 | $7,450 – $22,300 | −11% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −10% |
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 Corpus Christi is 0.81 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Corpus Christi 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 $22.69 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.33 and $27.72 an hour. BLS counts 1,250 of them working in the area, 64.9 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 $19.89 an hour, 17% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.43 and $24.10 an hour. About 2,530 work in the metro. That is 131.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
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 192,580 jobs in the Corpus Christi area. That makes it the 118th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% 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% | $22.33 | $22.69 | $27.72 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.43 | $19.89 | $24.10 | $23.84 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Corpus Christi 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).
Corpus Christi against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 10 windows range from $8,350 to $8,950 across Corpus Christi and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TXthis page | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | |
| McAllen, TX115 miles | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,700 | −1% |
| Laredo, TX120 miles | $3,750 – $12,900 | $8,350 | −5% |
| Brownsville, TX125 miles | $3,900 – $13,300 | $8,600 | −3% |
| San Antonio, TX130 miles | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | +1% |
| Austin, TX165 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +4% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Corpus Christi comes in at #278 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Corpus Christi is 4% 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 | +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 | +1% |
| 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% |
Cities with a workforce like Corpus Christi's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Corpus Christi against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +19% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $4,450 – $14,800 | $9,600 | +9% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +3% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Corpus Christi
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Corpus Christi 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
$4,000 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 – $3,950 | $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 | $14,700 – $20,400 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,100 – $19,600 | $17,200 – $26,800 | $24,400 – $34,000 |
When to schedule windows in Corpus Christi
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Corpus Christi Nas (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Corpus Christi (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Corpus Christi gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, September and October (6.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 1.6 and 1.5 inches. The station averages about 96 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 | 68 | 52 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 71 | 56 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 76 | 62 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 82 | 68 | 2.5 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 75 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 79 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 80 | 2.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 80 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 77 | 6.2 | Hot |
| Oct | 85 | 71 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 77 | 61 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 70 | 54 | 1.5 | Workable |
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Window replacement in Corpus Christi: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Corpus Christi?
For 10 windows, expect $4,000 to $13,600 in the Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi?
About $402 to $1,360 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 Corpus Christi or McAllen?
McAllen is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,700, which is 1% less than Corpus Christi ($8,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi?
$6,050 to $20,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Corpus Christi expensive for windows compared with the rest of Texas?
Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and December 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 Corpus Christi
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.