Window replacement cost in Dallas, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,350 – $14,800
- Per window
- $435 – $1,477
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #99
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Dallas, plan on $4,350 to $14,800 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $435 to $1,477 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Glaziers earn a median of $23.78 an hour in the Dallas area, 13% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Dallas, TX, standard level
$7,500 to $11,600
About $748 to $1,165 per window before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,550 | $9,000 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,500 | $11,600 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Dallas, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,000 | $7,300 | $11,600 | 76% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,300 | $3,200 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,350 | $9,550 | $14,800 | 100% |
Where the Dallas 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, Dallas wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 24% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Dallas metro is 102.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $7,300, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.1) and land at $0 to $0.
Dallas 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 Dallas is 0.85 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.78 an hour, which is 13% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $21.62 and $27.93 an hour. BLS counts 1,980 of them working in the area, 4.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.44 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.98 and $27.40 an hour. BLS counts 9,480 of them working in the area, 23.4 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 $23.49 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.24 and $29.30 an hour. About 39,740 work in the metro. That is 98.1 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 ($27.93 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $200. At the 25th percentile ($21.62) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 2.1% or 1.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 4,049,800 jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. That makes it the 4th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 2.60% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $21.62 | $23.78 | $27.93 | $27.44 | 0.87 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $20.98 | $23.44 | $27.40 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $19.24 | $23.49 | $29.30 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Window replacement: what moves the price in Dallas
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Dallas
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Dallas 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
$4,350 to $8,500
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,500 to $11,600
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,600 to $14,800
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,200 – $4,250 | $3,750 – $5,800 | $5,300 – $7,400 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,350 – $8,500 | $7,500 – $11,600 | $10,600 – $14,800 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,550 – $12,800 | $11,200 – $17,500 | $15,900 – $22,200 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,900 – $21,300 | $18,700 – $29,100 | $26,500 – $36,900 |
Climate in Dallas: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Dallas Love Fld (5 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 Dallas (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Dallas gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 2 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.8 inches in October). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 108 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 | 58 | 38 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 42 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 66 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 74 | 3.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 97 | 78 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 77 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 70 | 3.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 59 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 48 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 40 | 3.2 | Workable |
How Dallas compares
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Dallas is the priciest of the group. Tyler is the cheapest at $8,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TXthis page | $4,350 – $14,800 | $9,550 | |
| Waco, TX90 miles | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −8% |
| Tyler, TX105 miles | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,650 | −9% |
| Killeen, TX125 miles | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −8% |
| Longview, TX135 miles | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,650 | −9% |
| College Station, TX145 miles | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −8% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | −4% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Dallas comes in at #99 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Dallas is 4% above the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | −2% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −6% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −7% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,850 – $13,200 | $8,500 | −11% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,700 | −9% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −8% |
Cities with a workforce like Dallas's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dallas against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $5,000 – $16,500 | $10,800 | +13% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | −2% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $4,950 – $16,400 | $10,700 | +12% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $4,750 – $15,800 | $10,300 | +8% |
Planning more than one job in Dallas?
Because every project leans on different trades, Dallas's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −2% and patio door −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,600 | −6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,900 – $23,700 | −6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,650 | −2% |
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Window replacement in Dallas: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Dallas?
For 10 windows, expect $4,350 to $14,800 in the Dallas area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,500 to $11,600. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Dallas?
About $435 to $1,477 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 Dallas or Waco?
Waco is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,850, which is 8% less than Dallas ($9,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dallas?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $2,300 out of $9,550. Materials are 76% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Dallas?
$6,550 to $22,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Dallas?
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 Dallas area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dallas expensive for windows compared with the rest of Texas?
Dallas is 4% above 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 Dallas?
The BLS median is $23.78 an hour in the Dallas area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.62 to $27.93.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Dallas?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,350 to $8,500 and premium work $10,600 to $14,800. 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 Dallas?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. 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 Dallas
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.