Home Repair Decoded

Window Repair Cost in Hawaii

$120 – $750We estimate window repair in Hawaii at $120 to $750 for one balance, latch, crank or sash repair. The national estimate is $90 to $590. Hawaii carpenter pay is 41% above the national median, ranking 1 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$20$200
Labor hours (our assumption)13
Billed labor rate per hour$102$184
Estimated total$120$750

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Hawaii median wage from BLS (2025, $41.00 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
This Old House$100$600Overall window repair. Page dated June 2026.
This Old House$75$200Latch or hardware. Page dated June 2026.
Fixr$150$600Overall window repair. Page dated January 2026.
Fixr$75$500Stuck sash (cord, balance or spring). Page dated January 2026.

Who can legally do this in Hawaii

Hawaii's state pages differ: the Contractors License Board FAQ says no license is needed only up to $1,000 with no permit, while other state pages say $1,500. Treat any job over $1,000, or any job needing a permit, as requiring a license, and confirm with the board.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
California$36.50$110$690

Other carpenter jobs in Hawaii

Window Repair cost in every state · Hawaii home repair guide

Sources

General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.