Window replacement cost in El Paso, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $3,850 – $13,200
- Per window
- $384 – $1,317
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #299
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in El Paso, plan on $3,850 to $13,200 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $384 to $1,317 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 13% lower than the national one. Glaziers earn a median of $18.67 an hour in the El Paso area, 32% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in El Paso, TX, standard level
$6,650 to $10,400
About $664 to $1,037 per window before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,650 | $10,400 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in El Paso, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 78% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,850 | $2,650 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $3,850 | $8,500 | $13,200 | 100% |
Why El Paso prices look the way they do
Labor is 22% 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 El Paso the blended ratio comes out at 0.70.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the El Paso 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 (89.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Related projects, priced for El Paso
Because every project leans on different trades, El Paso's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, front door runs −12% and patio door −18%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $520 – $4,950 | −18% |
| Front door | 1 door | $400 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $810 | −15% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,000 – $21,000 | −17% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $590 – $3,250 | −12% |
El Paso against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Albuquerque is the priciest of the group at $9,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TXthis page | $3,850 – $13,200 | $8,500 | |
| Las Cruces, NM95 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +7% |
| Odessa, TX175 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +5% |
| Midland, TX210 miles | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +7% |
| Lubbock, TX250 miles | $3,900 – $13,300 | $8,600 | +1% |
| Albuquerque, NM255 miles | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +8% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +8% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, El Paso comes in at #299 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, El Paso is 7% 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 | +12% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +10% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +5% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | +4% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +2% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like El Paso's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is El Paso against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +7% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $4,800 – $16,000 | $10,400 | +22% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +7% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | +13% |
Climate in El Paso: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for El Paso Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in El Paso (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
El Paso gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (1.7 inches in August). Inside the workable window, March and April are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 117 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 | 59 | 35 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 39 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 46 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 89 | 62 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 97 | 71 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 73 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 72 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 65 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 54 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 42 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 34 | 0.6 | Workable |
El Paso 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 El Paso is 0.70 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $18.67 an hour, which is 32% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $17.00 and $21.41 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 4.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is about average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $20.40 an hour, which is 30% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.42 and $23.98 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the area, 18.3 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 $19.00 an hour, 20% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $15.36 and $24.02 an hour. About 2,960 work in the metro. That is 87.3 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 ($21.41 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $130. At the 25th percentile ($17.00) it shrinks by about $80. The total moves by 1.6% or 1.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 339,120 jobs in the El Paso area. That makes it the 76th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.22% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $17.00 | $18.67 | $21.41 | $27.44 | 0.68 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $17.42 | $20.40 | $23.98 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $15.36 | $19.00 | $24.02 | $23.84 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.70 | |||||
Window replacement: what moves the price in El Paso
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 El Paso
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for El Paso 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
$3,850 to $7,600
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$6,650 to $10,400
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,450 to $13,200
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $1,900 – $3,800 | $3,300 – $5,200 | $4,700 – $6,600 |
| small house (10 windows) | $3,850 – $7,600 | $6,650 – $10,400 | $9,450 – $13,200 |
| average house (15 windows) | $5,750 – $11,400 | $9,950 – $15,600 | $14,200 – $19,800 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $9,600 – $18,900 | $16,600 – $25,900 | $23,600 – $32,900 |
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Window replacement in El Paso: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in El Paso?
For 10 windows, expect $3,850 to $13,200 in the El Paso area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,650 to $10,400. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in El Paso?
About $384 to $1,317 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 El Paso or Las Cruces?
Las Cruces is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,100, which is 7% more than El Paso ($8,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in El Paso?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $1,850 out of $8,500. Materials are 78% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in El Paso?
$5,750 to $19,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in El Paso?
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 El Paso area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is El Paso expensive for windows compared with the rest of Texas?
El Paso is 7% 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 El Paso?
The BLS median is $18.67 an hour in the El Paso area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.00 to $21.41.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in El Paso?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $3,850 to $7,600 and premium work $9,450 to $13,200. 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 El Paso?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. March 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 El Paso
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.