Window replacement cost in Burlington, VT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,550 – $14,900
- Per window
- $453 – $1,495
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #78
- 1 = most expensive
Replacement windows in Burlington, VT usually costs $4,550 to $14,900 for 10 windows. That works out to about $453 to $1,495 per window before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.3).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Burlington, VT, standard level
$7,650 to $11,800
About $765 to $1,182 per window before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $8,500 |
| Labor | $2,400 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,650 | $11,800 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Burlington, VT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,850 | $6,900 | $10,900 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,850 | $4,000 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,550 | $9,750 | $14,900 | 100% |
Why Burlington prices look the way they do
Labor is 29% 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 Burlington the blended ratio comes out at 1.07.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Burlington is at 97.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $6,900 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.9: $0 to $0.
What local crews earn in Burlington
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Burlington the blend is 1.07.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $29.38 an hour, 7% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $24.73 and $30.66 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 6.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $30.19 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $31.59 an hour. About 900 work in the metro. That is 74.9 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 $27.96 an hour, which is 17% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $24.03 and $32.02 an hour. BLS counts 950 of them working in the area, 79.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $60 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $230. That is a swing of roughly 2.3% to 0.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Burlington-South Burlington has 120,150 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 182nd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $24.73 | $29.38 | $30.66 | $27.44 | 1.07 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $25.00 | $30.19 | $31.59 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $24.03 | $27.96 | $32.02 | $23.84 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Burlington
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Burlington. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from a few windows (5 windows) to whole house (25 windows).
Basic
$4,550 to $8,700
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,650 to $11,800
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,800 to $14,900
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,250 – $4,350 | $3,850 – $5,900 | $5,400 – $7,450 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,550 – $8,700 | $7,650 – $11,800 | $10,800 – $14,900 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,800 – $13,000 | $11,500 – $17,700 | $16,200 – $22,400 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,300 – $21,700 | $19,100 – $29,600 | $26,900 – $37,400 |
Planning more than one job in Burlington?
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Burlington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (+2%) and front door lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,100 | +2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,450 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,300 | +1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $710 – $3,700 | level |
Specs and site conditions that change a Burlington bid
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).
Window type
Single-hung and picture windows are cheapest; bay and bow windows can reach $3,000-$8,000+.
Burlington against nearby metros and the rest of Vermont
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Burlington. Portland is the lowest at about $9,400 (midpoint, 10 windows), 150 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VTthis page | $4,550 – $14,900 | $9,750 | |
| Albany, NY140 miles | $4,400 – $14,700 | $9,550 | −2% |
| Manchester, NH140 miles | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | −1% |
| Utica, NY140 miles | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,800 | +1% |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,400 | −3% |
| Pittsfield, MA160 miles | $4,600 – $15,200 | $9,900 | +2% |
| Vermont (statewide) | $4,500 – $14,900 | $9,700 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Burlington ranks #78 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Burlington is 0% above the Vermont figure.
Burlington is the only Vermont metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $4,300 – $14,600 | $9,450 | −3% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −7% |
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −9% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | −2% |
Burlington weather and the window replacement calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Burlington Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Burlington are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Burlington gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 88 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and October (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 8 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 13 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 14 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 24 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 36 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 61 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 32 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 21 | 2.5 | Cold |
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Window replacement in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Burlington?
For 10 windows, expect $4,550 to $14,900 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,650 to $11,800. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Burlington?
About $453 to $1,495 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 Burlington or Albany?
Albany is 140 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,550, which is 2% less than Burlington ($9,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $2,850 out of $9,750. Materials are 71% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Burlington?
$6,800 to $22,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Burlington?
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 Burlington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for windows compared with the rest of Vermont?
Burlington is 0% above the Vermont statewide estimate ($9,700 at the midpoint).
+What do glaziers earn in Burlington?
The BLS median is $29.38 an hour in the Burlington area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.73 to $30.66.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Burlington?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,550 to $8,700 and premium work $10,800 to $14,900. 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 Burlington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. April and November 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 Burlington
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.