Window replacement cost in Wisconsin
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,450 – $14,600
- Per window
- $444 – $1,461
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 12
What does it cost to replace windows in Wisconsin? Plan on $4,450 to $14,600 for 10 windows. Wages (1.07x the US blend), materials (price index 94.3) and permit costs (94.1) put the state below the national midpoint by 2%.
Inside Wisconsin, the metros we cover range from $9,300 (Wausau) to $10,400 (Kenosha) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Wisconsin (statewide), standard level
$7,500 to $11,600
About $749 to $1,156 per window before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,250 |
| Labor | $2,400 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,500 | $11,600 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Wisconsin
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,700 | $10,600 | 70% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,850 | $4,000 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,450 | $9,500 | $14,600 | 100% |
How Wisconsin compares with nearby states
Wisconsin ranks 21 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. Wisconsin sits at $9,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 120 miles away | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +10% |
| Iowa | 230 miles away | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −3% |
| Michigan | 230 miles away | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −2% |
| Minnesota | 260 miles away | $4,700 – $15,500 | $10,100 | +6% |
| Indiana | 260 miles away | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | level |
If you are planning more than one job in Wisconsin
Each project weights the trades differently, so Wisconsin's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, vinyl siding is +2% and front door −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $6,000 | level |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,550 – $25,700 | +2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,600 | −2% |
When Wisconsin weather lets you replace
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Wisconsin 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.
Kenosha has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Wisconsin at 9 months (March through November); Wausau has the shortest at 7 (April through October). Rainfall runs from 32 inches a year in Green Bay to 37 inches in La Crosse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 14 | 83 | 34 | 8: April through November |
| Madison | 12 | 82 | 37 | 8: April through November |
| Green Bay | 11 | 81 | 32 | 7: April through October |
| Appleton | 10 | 82 | 33 | 7: April through October |
| Oshkosh | 10 | 82 | 33 | 7: April through October |
| Eau Claire | 6 | 83 | 33 | 7: April through October |
| La Crosse | 8 | 80 | 37 | 7: April through October |
| Racine | 16 | 81 | 32 | 8: April through November |
| Kenosha | 16 | 84 | 32 | 9: March through November |
| Janesville | 12 | 83 | 37 | 9: March through November |
| Wausau | 7 | 80 | 34 | 7: April through October |
| Sheboygan | 15 | 82 | 35 | 8: April through November |
Which Wisconsin city is cheapest for windows?
5 of the 12 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,500, and the top-to-bottom gap is 12%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | $4,800 – $15,900 | $10,400 | +9% |
| Madison, WI | $4,750 – $15,300 | $10,000 | +5% |
| Oshkosh, WI | $4,650 – $15,100 | $9,900 | +4% |
| Milwaukee, WI | $4,600 – $14,900 | $9,750 | +2% |
| Janesville, WI | $4,550 – $14,900 | $9,750 | +2% |
| Sheboygan, WI | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | level |
| Appleton, WI | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | level |
| Green Bay, WI | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,500 | −1% |
| Racine, WI | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −1% |
| Eau Claire, WI | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −1% |
| La Crosse, WI | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −1% |
| Wausau, WI | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −3% |
Why two Wisconsin 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.
Wages behind the Wisconsin number
Wisconsin'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 1.07 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $30.00 an hour, 9% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $24.52 and $44.10 an hour. About 580 work in the state. That is 2.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $29.65 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.92 and $38.13 an hour. About 13,880 work in the state. That is 47.2 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 $26.83 an hour, which is 13% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.92 and $30.73 an hour. BLS counts 30,880 of them working in the state, 105.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for glaziers ($44.10 an hour) would add about $680 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.52) would take off about $270. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,941,540 jobs across Wisconsin (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $24.52 | $30.00 | $44.10 | $27.44 | 1.09 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.92 | $29.65 | $38.13 | $29.12 | 1.02 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.92 | $26.83 | $30.73 | $23.84 | 1.13 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Wisconsin 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
$4,450 to $8,500
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,500 to $11,600
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,500 to $14,600
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,200 – $4,250 | $3,750 – $5,800 | $5,250 – $7,300 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,450 – $8,500 | $7,500 – $11,600 | $10,500 – $14,600 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,650 – $12,800 | $11,200 – $17,300 | $15,800 – $21,900 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,100 – $21,300 | $18,700 – $28,900 | $26,400 – $36,500 |
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Window replacement in Wisconsin: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Wisconsin?
$4,450 to $14,600 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Wisconsin can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Wisconsin is cheapest for windows?
Wausau at about $9,300 (midpoint, 10 windows). The priciest is Kenosha at $10,400.
+Is windows cheaper in Wisconsin than the US average?
It is 2% cheaper: $9,500 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Wisconsin?
About 30% ($2,850). Materials are 70%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.07x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in Wisconsin?
The BLS statewide median is $30.00 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.52 to $44.10.
+Where does Wisconsin rank for windows costs?
21st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,500 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Wisconsin?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,450 to $8,500 and premium work $10,500 to $14,600. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Does the season matter for windows in Wisconsin?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Wisconsin metros we cover, Kenosha has the most comfortable months (9 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 Wisconsin
- Kenosha, WI$10,400 midpoint
- Madison, WI$10,000 midpoint
- Oshkosh, WI$9,900 midpoint
- Milwaukee, WI$9,750 midpoint
- Janesville, WI$9,750 midpoint
- Sheboygan, WI$9,550 midpoint
- Appleton, WI$9,500 midpoint
- Green Bay, WI$9,500 midpoint
- Racine, WI$9,450 midpoint
- Eau Claire, WI$9,450 midpoint
- La Crosse, WI$9,450 midpoint
- Wausau, WI$9,300 midpoint
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.