Window replacement cost in Midland, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,200 – $14,000
- Per window
- $419 – $1,398
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #202
- 1 = most expensive
Midland homeowners pay roughly $4,200 to $14,000 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $419 to $1,398 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Midland is 7% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Midland, TX, standard level
$7,150 to $11,000
About $713 to $1,104 per window before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,150 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Midland, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 73% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,450 | $3,450 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,200 | $9,100 | $14,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Midland number
Labor is 27% 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 Midland the blended ratio comes out at 0.92. 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 Midland 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 (95.8) 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 Midland. The wage table below marks each row.
When to schedule windows in Midland
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Midland Odessa (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 Midland (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Midland gets about 14 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (1.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 0.6 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 115 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 | 33 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 37 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 44 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 81 | 52 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 89 | 62 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 95 | 70 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 73 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 95 | 72 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 65 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 54 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 42 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 34 | 0.6 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Midland
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Midland 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
$4,200 to $8,100
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,150 to $11,000
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,100 to $14,000
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,100 – $4,050 | $3,550 – $5,500 | $5,050 – $7,000 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,200 – $8,100 | $7,150 – $11,000 | $10,100 – $14,000 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,300 – $12,200 | $10,700 – $16,600 | $15,100 – $21,000 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,500 – $20,300 | $17,800 – $27,600 | $25,200 – $35,000 |
Why two Midland quotes can differ
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).
What nearby projects cost in Midland
Because every project leans on different trades, Midland's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, storm door runs −4% and vinyl siding −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,650 | −6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,900 – $23,700 | −6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,500 | −5% |
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 Midland is 0.92 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Midland 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 $29.24 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.60 and $34.63 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 13.9 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 $23.02 an hour, 3% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.16 and $28.85 an hour. About 1,200 work in the metro. That is 98.2 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 ($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 1.9% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 122,180 jobs in the Midland area. That makes it the 177th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% 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% | $24.60 | $29.24 | $34.63 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $19.16 | $23.02 | $28.85 | $23.84 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Is Midland cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Midland is the priciest of the group. El Paso is the cheapest at $8,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TXthis page | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,100 | |
| Odessa, TX35 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −2% |
| Lubbock, TX95 miles | $3,900 – $13,300 | $8,600 | −5% |
| Abilene, TX135 miles | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −4% |
| El Paso, TX210 miles | $3,850 – $13,200 | $8,500 | −6% |
| Amarillo, TX220 miles | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −4% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Midland comes in at #202 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Midland is 1% 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 | +5% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +3% |
| 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 | −2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,850 – $13,200 | $8,500 | −6% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,700 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Midland's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Midland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $4,550 – $14,900 | $9,700 | +7% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 122,020 jobs | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +16% |
| Amarillo, TX | 123,930 jobs | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −4% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
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Window replacement in Midland: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Midland?
For 10 windows, expect $4,200 to $14,000 in the Midland area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,150 to $11,000. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Midland?
About $419 to $1,398 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 Midland or Odessa?
Odessa is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,950, which is 2% less than Midland ($9,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Midland?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $2,450 out of $9,100. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Midland?
$6,300 to $21,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Midland?
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 Midland area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Midland expensive for windows compared with the rest of Texas?
Midland is 1% 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 Midland?
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 Midland?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,200 to $8,100 and premium work $10,100 to $14,000. 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 Midland?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September 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 Midland
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.