Window replacement cost in Green Bay, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,400 – $14,500
- Per window
- $442 – $1,453
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #114
- 1 = most expensive
Replacement windows in Green Bay, WI usually costs $4,400 to $14,500 for 10 windows. That works out to about $442 to $1,453 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 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Green Bay, WI, standard level
$7,450 to $11,500
About $745 to $1,150 per window before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,450 | $11,500 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Green Bay, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,600 | 70% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,850 | $4,000 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,400 | $9,500 | $14,500 | 100% |
Where the Green Bay price comes from
Labor is 30% 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 Green Bay the blended ratio comes out at 1.06. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Green Bay is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $6,650 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.1: $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 Green Bay. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Green Bay 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.
Green Bay 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, Green Bay (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 Green Bay are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Green Bay gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 56 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.1 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 26 | 11 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 29 | 13 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 24 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 35 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 56 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 58 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 50 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 40 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 44 | 29 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 31 | 18 | 1.8 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Green Bay
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 Green Bay the blend is 1.06.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Green Bay metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $30.00 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.52 and $44.10 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $29.00 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.46 and $36.01 an hour. About 860 work in the metro. That is 49.3 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 $27.92 an hour, which is 17% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.27 and $31.45 an hour. BLS counts 1,910 of them working in the area, 109.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $680 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $270. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 7.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Green Bay has 174,550 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 133rd 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% | $24.52 | $30.00 | $44.10 | $27.44 | 1.09 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.46 | $29.00 | $36.01 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.27 | $27.92 | $31.45 | $23.84 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Green Bay
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Green Bay. 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
$4,400 to $8,450
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,450 to $11,500
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,500 to $14,500
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,200 – $4,250 | $3,750 – $5,750 | $5,250 – $7,250 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,400 – $8,450 | $7,450 – $11,500 | $10,500 – $14,500 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,650 – $12,700 | $11,200 – $17,200 | $15,700 – $21,800 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,000 – $21,200 | $18,600 – $28,700 | $26,200 – $36,300 |
How Green Bay compares
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 $9,000 to $9,900 across Green Bay and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WIthis page | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,500 | |
| Appleton, WI20 miles | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | level |
| Oshkosh, WI45 miles | $4,650 – $15,100 | $9,900 | +5% |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +1% |
| Wausau, WI90 miles | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −2% |
| Muskegon, MI105 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $9,000 | −5% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Green Bay ranks #114 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Green Bay is 1% below the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,600 – $14,900 | $9,750 | +3% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $4,750 – $15,300 | $10,000 | +5% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | level |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $4,650 – $15,100 | $9,900 | +5% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | level |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Green Bay against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +3% |
| Naples, FL | 173,880 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −2% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $4,900 – $16,300 | $10,600 | +12% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −5% |
What nearby projects cost in Green Bay
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Green Bay wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (level) and front door lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,950 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,300 | level |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,600 | −2% |
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Window replacement in Green Bay: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Green Bay?
For 10 windows, expect $4,400 to $14,500 in the Green Bay area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,450 to $11,500. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Green Bay?
About $442 to $1,453 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 Green Bay or Appleton?
Appleton is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,500, which is 0% more than Green Bay ($9,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Green Bay?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $2,850 out of $9,500. Materials are 70% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Green Bay?
$6,650 to $21,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Green Bay?
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 Green Bay area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Green Bay expensive for windows compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Green Bay is 1% below the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($9,500 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Green Bay?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $30.00 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.52 to $44.10.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Green Bay?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,400 to $8,450 and premium work $10,500 to $14,500. 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 Green Bay?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April and October 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 Green Bay
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.