Window replacement cost in Vermont
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,500 – $14,900
- Per window
- $450 – $1,489
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 1
Across Vermont, replacement windows costs about $4,500 to $14,900 for 10 windows. Statewide, that midpoint is 1% below the US figure of $9,750. Glaziers earn a median $29.04 an hour in Vermont (US: $27.44).
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Vermont (statewide), standard level
$7,600 to $11,800
About $762 to $1,178 per window before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $8,500 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,600 | $11,800 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Vermont
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,850 | $6,900 | $10,900 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,800 | $3,950 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,500 | $9,700 | $14,900 | 100% |
Vermont labor market for windows
Vermont's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.05 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $29.04 an hour, 6% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $24.00 and $29.91 an hour. About 110 work in the state. That is 3.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $30.00 an hour, 3% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.12 and $30.97 an hour. About 3,080 work in the state. That is 101.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $26.69 an hour, which is 12% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $23.02 and $30.00 an hour. BLS counts 2,610 of them working in the state, 85.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for glaziers ($29.91 an hour) would add about $40 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.00) would take off about $240. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 303,890 jobs across Vermont (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $24.00 | $29.04 | $29.91 | $27.44 | 1.06 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $25.12 | $30.00 | $30.97 | $29.12 | 1.03 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $23.02 | $26.69 | $30.00 | $23.84 | 1.12 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Vermont metro-by-metro prices
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (10 windows) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | $4,550 – $14,900 | $9,750 | level |
Basic, standard or premium: Vermont prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from a few windows (5 windows) to whole house (25 windows).
Basic
$4,500 to $8,650
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,600 to $11,800
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,700 to $14,900
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,250 – $4,350 | $3,800 – $5,900 | $5,350 – $7,450 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,500 – $8,650 | $7,600 – $11,800 | $10,700 – $14,900 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,750 – $13,000 | $11,400 – $17,700 | $16,100 – $22,300 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,300 – $21,600 | $19,100 – $29,400 | $26,800 – $37,200 |
Vermont against its neighbors
Vermont ranks 18 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for windows, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,600 and the cheapest Arkansas at $8,750, both for 10 windows at the midpoint. Vermont sits at $9,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 140 miles away | $4,500 – $14,900 | $9,700 | level |
| Maine | 150 miles away | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −3% |
| Massachusetts | 180 miles away | $5,250 – $16,700 | $11,000 | +13% |
| Connecticut | 220 miles away | $4,600 – $15,100 | $9,800 | +1% |
| Rhode Island | 220 miles away | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | level |
Weather windows across Vermont
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Vermont is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Burlington has 8 comfortable months (April through November), with about 38 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 13 | 82 | 38 | 8: April through November |
If you are planning more than one job in Vermont
Each project weights the trades differently, so Vermont's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, patio door is +1% and front door −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,050 | +1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,450 | −1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,100 | level |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,650 | −1% |
Why two Vermont quotes can differ
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.
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.
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Window replacement in Vermont: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Vermont?
$4,500 to $14,900 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Vermont can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Vermont is cheapest for windows?
Burlington at about $9,750 (midpoint, 10 windows).
+Is windows cheaper in Vermont than the US average?
It is 1% cheaper: $9,700 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Vermont?
About 29% ($2,800). Materials are 71%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.05x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in Vermont?
The BLS statewide median is $29.04 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.00 to $29.91.
+Where does Vermont rank for windows costs?
18th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,700 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Vermont?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,500 to $8,650 and premium work $10,700 to $14,900. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Does the season matter for windows in Vermont?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Vermont metros we cover, Burlington has the most comfortable months (8 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Window replacement by city in Vermont
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.