Window replacement cost in Laredo, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $3,750 – $12,900
- Per window
- $375 – $1,295
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #300
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Laredo, plan on $3,750 to $12,900 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $375 to $1,295 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 14% lower than the national one. Glaziers earn a median of $16.00 an hour in the Laredo area, 42% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Laredo, TX, standard level
$6,500 to $10,200
About $651 to $1,019 per window before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,500 | $10,200 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Laredo, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 80% |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,700 | $2,400 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $3,750 | $8,350 | $12,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Laredo number
The wage side of the estimate leans on glaziers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $16.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Laredo is 0.64 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 20% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Laredo 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 (87.0) and land at $0 to $0.
How Laredo compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Laredo. Brownsville comes closest at about $8,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TXthis page | $3,750 – $12,900 | $8,350 | |
| McAllen, TX120 miles | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +4% |
| Corpus Christi, TX120 miles | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | +6% |
| San Antonio, TX125 miles | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | +6% |
| Brownsville, TX160 miles | $3,900 – $13,300 | $8,600 | +3% |
| Austin, TX200 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +7% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +10% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +17% |
Across 300 US metros, Laredo comes in at #300 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Laredo is 9% 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 | +15% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +12% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +7% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | +6% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,850 – $13,200 | $8,500 | +2% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Laredo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Laredo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +14% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +7% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,650 | +4% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $4,750 – $15,800 | $10,200 | +23% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Laredo bid
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.
What nearby projects cost in Laredo
Because every project leans on different trades, Laredo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, front door runs −13% and patio door −20%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $510 – $4,800 | −20% |
| Front door | 1 door | $400 – $2,200 | −13% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $810 | −16% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $6,950 – $20,800 | −17% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $590 – $3,200 | −13% |
Laredo: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Laredo 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
$3,750 to $7,450
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$6,500 to $10,200
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,250 to $12,900
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $1,850 – $3,700 | $3,250 – $5,100 | $4,650 – $6,450 |
| small house (10 windows) | $3,750 – $7,450 | $6,500 – $10,200 | $9,250 – $12,900 |
| average house (15 windows) | $5,600 – $11,100 | $9,750 – $15,300 | $13,900 – $19,400 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $9,350 – $18,600 | $16,300 – $25,500 | $23,200 – $32,400 |
Climate in Laredo: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Laredo 2 (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Laredo (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Laredo gets about 20 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, July and September (3.9 inches in September). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 178 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 | 47 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 74 | 52 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 58 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 88 | 65 | 1.3 | Workable |
| May | 94 | 72 | 2.8 | Hot |
| Jun | 99 | 76 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 77 | 1.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 101 | 77 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 94 | 73 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 87 | 66 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 77 | 56 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 69 | 48 | 1.1 | Workable |
Laredo 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 Laredo is 0.64 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $16.00 an hour, which is 42% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $14.79 and $18.46 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 2.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $19.97 an hour, which is 31% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $16.93 and $24.22 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 9.1 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 $17.64 an hour, 26% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $15.18 and $21.70 an hour. About 900 work in the metro. That is 82.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the glaziers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($18.46 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($14.79) it shrinks by about $60. The total moves by 1.4% or 0.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 109,370 jobs in the Laredo area. That makes it the 191st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $14.79 | $16.00 | $18.46 | $27.44 | 0.58 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $16.93 | $19.97 | $24.22 | $29.12 | 0.69 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $15.18 | $17.64 | $21.70 | $23.84 | 0.74 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.64 | |||||
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Window replacement in Laredo: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Laredo?
For 10 windows, expect $3,750 to $12,900 in the Laredo area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,500 to $10,200. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Laredo?
About $375 to $1,295 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 Laredo or McAllen?
McAllen is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,700, which is 4% more than Laredo ($8,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Laredo?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $1,700 out of $8,350. Materials are 80% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Laredo?
$5,600 to $19,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Laredo?
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 Laredo area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Laredo expensive for windows compared with the rest of Texas?
Laredo is 9% 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 Laredo?
The BLS median is $16.00 an hour in the Laredo area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $14.79 to $18.46.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Laredo?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $3,750 to $7,450 and premium work $9,250 to $12,900. 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 Laredo?
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 Laredo
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.