Window replacement cost in San Antonio, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,050 – $13,700
- Per window
- $405 – $1,367
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #264
- 1 = most expensive
San Antonio homeowners pay roughly $4,050 to $13,700 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $405 to $1,367 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, San Antonio is 9% lower. Glaziers earn a median of $22.95 an hour in the San Antonio area, 16% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in San Antonio, TX, standard level
$6,950 to $10,800
About $694 to $1,079 per window before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,950 | $10,800 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in San Antonio, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 75% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,200 | $3,100 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,050 | $8,850 | $13,700 | 100% |
Where the San Antonio 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, San Antonio wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 25% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the San Antonio 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 (94.7) and land at $0 to $0.
When to schedule windows in San Antonio
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for San Antonio Intl Ap (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 San Antonio (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
San Antonio gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, September and October (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.0 and 1.7 inches. The station averages about 122 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 | 63 | 41 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 45 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 74 | 52 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 58 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 73 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 75 | 2.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 75 | 2.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 70 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 82 | 60 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 50 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 65 | 42 | 2.0 | Workable |
San Antonio 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 San Antonio and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TXthis page | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | |
| Austin, TX80 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +1% |
| Laredo, TX125 miles | $3,750 – $12,900 | $8,350 | −6% |
| Corpus Christi, TX130 miles | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −1% |
| Killeen, TX130 miles | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −1% |
| College Station, TX155 miles | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +4% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, San Antonio comes in at #264 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, San Antonio is 3% 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 | +8% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +6% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,850 – $13,200 | $8,500 | −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 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like San Antonio's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is San Antonio against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $5,250 – $17,000 | $11,100 | +26% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $4,450 – $14,900 | $9,650 | +9% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | +6% |
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +7% |
What nearby projects cost in San Antonio
Because every project leans on different trades, San Antonio's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −9% and vinyl siding −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,300 | −12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,200 | −12% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −9% |
Specs and site conditions that change a San Antonio 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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in San Antonio
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for San Antonio 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
$4,050 to $7,900
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$6,950 to $10,800
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,800 to $13,700
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,050 – $3,950 | $3,450 – $5,400 | $4,900 – $6,850 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,050 – $7,900 | $6,950 – $10,800 | $9,800 – $13,700 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,100 – $11,900 | $10,400 – $16,200 | $14,700 – $20,500 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,100 – $19,800 | $17,300 – $27,000 | $24,600 – $34,200 |
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 San Antonio is 0.83 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.95 an hour, which is 16% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $19.09 and $27.48 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 4.3 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 $23.51 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.91 and $26.49 an hour. BLS counts 2,240 of them working in the area, 19.9 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 $21.82 an hour, 8% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $27.41 an hour. About 11,450 work in the metro. That is 101.6 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 ($27.48 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $220. At the 25th percentile ($19.09) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 2.5% or 2.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,126,880 jobs in the San Antonio-New Braunfels area. That makes it the 28th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.72% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $19.09 | $22.95 | $27.48 | $27.44 | 0.84 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.91 | $23.51 | $26.49 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.11 | $21.82 | $27.41 | $23.84 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
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Window replacement in San Antonio: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in San Antonio?
For 10 windows, expect $4,050 to $13,700 in the San Antonio area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,950 to $10,800. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in San Antonio?
About $405 to $1,367 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 San Antonio or Austin?
Austin is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,950, which is 1% more than San Antonio ($8,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in San Antonio?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $8,850. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in San Antonio?
$6,100 to $20,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in San Antonio?
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 San Antonio area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is San Antonio expensive for windows compared with the rest of Texas?
San Antonio is 3% 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 San Antonio?
The BLS median is $22.95 an hour in the San Antonio area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.09 to $27.48.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in San Antonio?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,050 to $7,900 and premium work $9,800 to $13,700. 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 San Antonio?
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 San Antonio
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.