Window replacement cost in Yakima, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,800 – $16,000
- Per window
- $481 – $1,595
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #40
- 1 = most expensive
Replacement windows in Yakima, WA usually costs $4,800 to $16,000 for 10 windows. That works out to about $481 to $1,595 per window before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $630 more. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.0).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Yakima, WA, standard level
$8,150 to $12,600
About $815 to $1,261 per window before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,700 | $9,200 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $8,150 | $12,600 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Yakima, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $7,450 | $11,800 | 72% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,950 | $4,150 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,800 | $10,400 | $16,000 | 100% |
Why Yakima prices look the way they do
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, Yakima wages are 1.10 times the national level. Labor makes up about 28% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Washington statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Yakima is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $7,450 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.5: $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 Yakima. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Yakima
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 Yakima the blend is 1.10.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Yakima metro, so we used the Washington statewide median: $32.14 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $28.49 and $51.36 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $30.43 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.61 and $44.37 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 49.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.77 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $29.22 an hour. BLS counts 1,210 of them working in the area, 124.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $930 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 1.7% to 9.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Yakima has 97,010 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 208th 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% | $28.49 | $32.14 | $51.36 | $27.44 | 1.17 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $27.61 | $30.43 | $44.37 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.48 | $23.77 | $29.22 | $23.84 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Yakima bid
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.
Is Yakima cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Olympia is the priciest of the group at $11,000. Kennewick is the cheapest at $10,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WAthis page | $4,800 – $16,000 | $10,400 | |
| Kennewick, WA70 miles | $4,800 – $15,900 | $10,300 | level |
| Seattle, WA90 miles | $5,050 – $16,500 | $10,800 | +4% |
| Portland, OR100 miles | $5,050 – $16,500 | $10,800 | +4% |
| Olympia, WA105 miles | $5,200 – $16,800 | $11,000 | +6% |
| Bremerton, WA120 miles | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +1% |
| Washington (statewide) | $4,950 – $16,200 | $10,600 | +2% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Yakima ranks #40 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Yakima is 2% below the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $5,050 – $16,500 | $10,800 | +4% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $4,700 – $15,700 | $10,200 | −2% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $5,200 – $16,800 | $11,000 | +6% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $4,800 – $15,900 | $10,300 | level |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +1% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $4,900 – $16,200 | $10,600 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yakima against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | −5% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −14% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −10% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,650 | −17% |
What nearby projects cost in Yakima
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Yakima wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (+6%) and storm door lowest (+4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $640 – $6,400 | +6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,600 | +5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $990 | +4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,900 – $26,600 | +6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $740 – $3,900 | +5% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Yakima
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Yakima. 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
$4,800 to $9,250
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$8,150 to $12,600
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$11,500 to $16,000
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,400 – $4,650 | $4,100 – $6,300 | $5,750 – $8,000 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,800 – $9,250 | $8,150 – $12,600 | $11,500 – $16,000 |
| average house (15 windows) | $7,200 – $13,900 | $12,200 – $18,900 | $17,200 – $23,900 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $12,000 – $23,200 | $20,400 – $31,500 | $28,700 – $39,900 |
Yakima 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, Yakima Air Terminal (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 Yakima are February through June and August through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Yakima gets about 8 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 20 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (1.4 inches in December). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 40 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 | 40 | 24 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 26 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 30 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 35 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 44 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 50 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 55 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 45 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 35 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 27 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 23 | 1.4 | Cold |
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Window replacement in Yakima: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Yakima?
For 10 windows, expect $4,800 to $16,000 in the Yakima area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,150 to $12,600. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Yakima?
About $481 to $1,595 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 Yakima or Kennewick?
Kennewick is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $10,300, which is 0% less than Yakima ($10,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yakima?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $2,950 out of $10,400. Materials are 72% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Yakima?
$7,200 to $23,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Yakima?
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 Yakima area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yakima expensive for windows compared with the rest of Washington?
Yakima is 2% below 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 Yakima?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $32.14 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.49 to $51.36.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Yakima?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,800 to $9,250 and premium work $11,500 to $16,000. 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 Yakima?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through November. August and September 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 Yakima
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.