Home Repair Decoded

Window Repair Cost in Massachusetts

$110 – $690We estimate window repair in Massachusetts at $110 to $690 for one balance, latch, crank or sash repair. The national estimate is $90 to $590. Massachusetts carpenter pay is 24% above the national median, ranking 4 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$20$200
Labor hours (our assumption)13
Billed labor rate per hour$90$163
Estimated total$110$690

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Massachusetts median wage from BLS (2025, $36.16 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.

Cities in Massachusetts

Metro areaMedian wageLowHigh
Boston$36.16$110$690

Who can legally do this in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, contractors and subcontractors who solicit, bid on or perform work on an existing, owner-occupied home with one to four units must register as a Home Improvement Contractor. A separate Construction Supervisor License, which requires an exam, is generally required for work on a building's structural elements. Some part-time and small jobs under $500 are exempt.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Connecticut$30.80$100$620
New Hampshire$29.42$90$600
New York$34.77$110$670
Rhode Island$29.25$90$590
Vermont$30.00$100$600

Other carpenter jobs in Massachusetts

Window Repair cost in every state · Massachusetts 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.