Window Replacement (per window) Cost in New York
$390 – $1,350We estimate window replacement (per window) in New York at $390 to $1,350 for one standard replacement window in an existing frame. The national estimate is $370 to $1,300. New York carpenter pay is 19% above the national median, ranking 7 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $300 | $900 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 3 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $87 | $156 |
| Estimated total | $390 | $1,350 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New York median wage from BLS (2025, $34.77 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $450 | $1,200 | Per window, installed. Page dated January 2026. |
| Today's Homeowner | $400 | $1,000 | Per window, national average range with materials and installation. Page dated September 2025. |
| Bob Vila | $180 | $409 | Per window, all types, citing Angi. Page dated June 2024. |
| Bob Vila | $100 | $400 | Pocket (insert) window. The page lists the same $100 to $400 as materials only, so its installed label is doubtful. Page dated June 2024. |
Cities in New York
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $35.72 | $390 | $1,400 |
Who can legally do this in New York
Home improvement contractors must be licensed in New York City and in Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. State law requires a written contract for home improvement work.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $30.80 | $380 | $1,300 |
| Massachusetts | $36.16 | $390 | $1,400 |
| New Jersey | $30.77 | $380 | $1,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $28.54 | $370 | $1,300 |
| Vermont | $30.00 | $380 | $1,300 |
Other carpenter jobs in New York
Window Replacement (per window) cost in every state · New York 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.