Window replacement cost in Alabama
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,100 – $13,900
- Per window
- $409 – $1,386
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 9
Alabama prices for windows: $4,100 to $13,900 for 10 windows, or $409 to $1,386 per window without the permit. The state midpoint is 8% below the national one. Local wages for glaziers are $21.89 an hour.
Inside Alabama, the metros we cover range from $8,850 (Dothan) to $9,050 (Decatur) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Alabama (statewide), standard level
$7,000 to $10,900
About $702 to $1,093 per window before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,450 |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,000 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Alabama
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,850 | $10,800 | 76% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,150 | $3,000 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,100 | $9,000 | $13,900 | 100% |
Why two Alabama 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.
Basic, standard or premium: Alabama 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
$4,100 to $8,000
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,000 to $10,900
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,950 to $13,900
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,050 – $4,000 | $3,500 – $5,450 | $5,000 – $6,950 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,100 – $8,000 | $7,000 – $10,900 | $9,950 – $13,900 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,150 – $12,000 | $10,500 – $16,400 | $14,900 – $20,800 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,200 – $20,000 | $17,600 – $27,300 | $24,900 – $34,700 |
When Alabama weather lets you replace
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Alabama 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.
Daphne has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Alabama at 12 months; Dothan has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 49 inches a year in Decatur to 66 inches in Daphne.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 35 | 91 | 57 | 10: September through June |
| Huntsville | 33 | 92 | 54 | 10: September through June |
| Mobile | 43 | 92 | 61 | 9: September through May |
| Montgomery | 37 | 94 | 51 | 9: September through May |
| Tuscaloosa | 35 | 92 | 57 | 9: September through May |
| Daphne | 39 | 89 | 66 | 12: all year |
| Auburn | 35 | 89 | 56 | 12: all year |
| Decatur | 32 | 90 | 49 | 10: September through June |
| Dothan | 40 | 93 | 54 | 9: September through May |
Other Alabama jobs that often go with windows
Each project weights the trades differently, so Alabama's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, front door is −8% and vinyl siding −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,300 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,100 | −12% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −8% |
How Alabama compares with nearby states
Alabama ranks 46 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. Alabama sits at $9,000. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 170 miles away | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +2% |
| Mississippi | 180 miles away | $3,950 – $13,600 | $8,750 | −2% |
| Tennessee | 190 miles away | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Louisiana | 310 miles away | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −1% |
| South Carolina | 350 miles away | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +2% |
What glaziers and the other trades earn in Alabama
Alabama'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 0.81 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $21.89 an hour, 20% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $17.88 and $23.26 an hour. About 260 work in the state. That is 1.2 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 $23.18 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.43 and $27.11 an hour. About 5,560 work in the state. That is 26.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $20.97 an hour, which is 12% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.36 and $25.76 an hour. BLS counts 16,660 of them working in the state, 78.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for glaziers ($23.26 an hour) would add about $65 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($17.88) would take off about $190. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,113,660 jobs across Alabama (May 2025), which is 1.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $17.88 | $21.89 | $23.26 | $27.44 | 0.80 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $19.43 | $23.18 | $27.11 | $29.12 | 0.80 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.36 | $20.97 | $25.76 | $23.84 | 0.88 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Which Alabama city is cheapest for windows?
2 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,000, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, AL | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +1% |
| Birmingham, AL | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,050 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Mobile, AL | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Auburn, AL | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Daphne, AL | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Montgomery, AL | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Dothan, AL | $4,000 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −1% |
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Window replacement in Alabama: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Alabama?
$4,100 to $13,900 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Alabama can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Alabama is cheapest for windows?
Dothan at about $8,850 (midpoint, 10 windows). The priciest is Decatur at $9,050.
+Is windows cheaper in Alabama than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $9,000 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Alabama?
About 24% ($2,150). Materials are 76%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.81x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in Alabama?
The BLS statewide median is $21.89 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.88 to $23.26.
+Where does Alabama rank for windows costs?
46th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,000 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Alabama?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,100 to $8,000 and premium work $9,950 to $13,900. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Does the season matter for windows in Alabama?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Alabama metros we cover, Daphne has the most comfortable months (12 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 Alabama
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.