Window replacement cost in Olympia, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $5,200 – $16,800
- Per window
- $519 – $1,685
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #7
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Olympia, plan on $5,200 to $16,800 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $519 to $1,685 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 13% higher than the national one. Glaziers earn a median of $44.17 an hour in the Olympia area, 61% above the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Olympia, WA, standard level
$8,700 to $13,300
About $868 to $1,335 per window before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,700 | $9,200 |
| Labor | $3,000 | $4,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $8,700 | $13,300 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Olympia, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $7,450 | $11,800 | 68% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $3,600 | $5,050 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,200 | $11,000 | $16,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Olympia number
The wage side of the estimate leans on glaziers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $44.17 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Olympia is 1.34 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 32% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Olympia metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $7,450, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in Olympia
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Olympia 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
$5,200 to $9,850
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$8,700 to $13,300
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$12,200 to $16,800
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,600 – $4,950 | $4,350 – $6,650 | $6,100 – $8,400 |
| small house (10 windows) | $5,200 – $9,850 | $8,700 – $13,300 | $12,200 – $16,800 |
| average house (15 windows) | $7,800 – $14,800 | $13,000 – $20,000 | $18,300 – $25,300 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $13,000 – $24,600 | $21,700 – $33,400 | $30,500 – $42,100 |
Is Olympia cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $10,400 to $11,000 across Olympia and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WAthis page | $5,200 – $16,800 | $11,000 | |
| Bremerton, WA50 miles | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | −5% |
| Seattle, WA60 miles | $5,050 – $16,500 | $10,800 | −2% |
| Portland, OR95 miles | $5,050 – $16,500 | $10,800 | −2% |
| Yakima, WA105 miles | $4,800 – $16,000 | $10,400 | −6% |
| Bellingham, WA140 miles | $4,900 – $16,200 | $10,600 | −4% |
| Washington (statewide) | $4,950 – $16,200 | $10,600 | −4% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −11% |
Across 300 US metros, Olympia comes in at #7 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Olympia is 4% above the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $5,050 – $16,500 | $10,800 | −2% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $4,700 – $15,700 | $10,200 | −8% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $4,800 – $15,900 | $10,300 | −6% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $4,800 – $16,000 | $10,400 | −6% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | −5% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $4,900 – $16,200 | $10,600 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Olympia's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Olympia against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −18% |
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −20% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −14% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $4,800 – $15,900 | $10,300 | −6% |
Olympia 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 Olympia is 1.34 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $44.17 an hour, which is 61% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $28.50 and $58.89 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the area, 5.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.41 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.58 and $36.82 an hour. BLS counts 800 of them working in the area, 61.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.36 an hour, 19% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.93 and $34.20 an hour. About 1,130 work in the metro. That is 86.7 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 ($58.89 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $710. At the 25th percentile ($28.50) it shrinks by about $760. The total moves by 6.5% or 6.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 130,300 jobs in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater area. That makes it the 167th 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% | $28.50 | $44.17 | $58.89 | $27.44 | 1.61 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $28.58 | $30.41 | $36.82 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.93 | $28.36 | $34.20 | $23.84 | 1.19 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.34 | |||||
Climate in Olympia: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Olympia Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Olympia: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Olympia gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (8.2 inches in November). The station averages about 7 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 | 46 | 33 | 7.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 32 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 54 | 35 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 43 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 71 | 47 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 78 | 51 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 51 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 46 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 41 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 36 | 8.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 33 | 7.8 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Olympia 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.
Planning more than one job in Olympia?
Because every project leans on different trades, Olympia's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +14% and front door +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $670 – $6,850 | +14% |
| Front door | 1 door | $530 – $2,650 | +5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,150 – $27,400 | +9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $770 – $4,000 | +9% |
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Window replacement in Olympia: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Olympia?
For 10 windows, expect $5,200 to $16,800 in the Olympia area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,700 to $13,300. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Olympia?
About $519 to $1,685 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 Olympia or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $10,500, which is 5% less than Olympia ($11,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Olympia?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $3,600 out of $11,000. Materials are 68% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Olympia?
$7,800 to $25,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Olympia?
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 Olympia area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Olympia expensive for windows compared with the rest of Washington?
Olympia is 4% above the Washington statewide estimate ($10,600 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Olympia?
The BLS median is $44.17 an hour in the Olympia area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.50 to $58.89.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Olympia?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $5,200 to $9,850 and premium work $12,200 to $16,800. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Is there a bad season to replace windows in Olympia?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Window replacement near Olympia
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.