Window replacement cost in Decatur, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,150 – $14,000
- Per window
- $413 – $1,397
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #217
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Decatur, plan on $4,150 to $14,000 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $413 to $1,397 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Glaziers earn a median of $21.89 an hour in the Decatur area, 20% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Decatur, AL, standard level
$7,100 to $11,000
About $708 to $1,102 per window before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,450 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,100 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Decatur, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,850 | $10,800 | 75% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,200 | $3,100 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,050 | $14,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Decatur number
Labor is 25% 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 Decatur the blended ratio comes out at 0.83. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Decatur metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $6,850, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.2) and land at $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 Decatur. The wage table below marks each row.
Climate in Decatur: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Decatur Pryor Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Decatur (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Decatur gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are February, March and December (5.2 inches in December). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 64 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 32 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 55 | 35 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 50 | 4.5 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 67 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 70 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 68 | 3.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 61 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 50 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 39 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 54 | 35 | 5.2 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Decatur
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Decatur wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,150 to $8,050
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,100 to $11,000
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,000 to $14,000
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,050 – $4,050 | $3,550 – $5,500 | $5,000 – $7,000 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,150 – $8,050 | $7,100 – $11,000 | $10,000 – $14,000 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,200 – $12,100 | $10,600 – $16,500 | $15,100 – $21,000 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,300 – $20,200 | $17,700 – $27,500 | $25,100 – $34,900 |
Planning more than one job in Decatur?
Because every project leans on different trades, Decatur's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −6% and vinyl siding −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,500 | −11% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −6% |
Decatur labor market for windows
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Decatur is 0.83 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Decatur metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median: $21.89 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.88 and $23.26 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $24.50 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $28.48 an hour. BLS counts 190 of them working in the area, 31.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.33 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.45 and $30.91 an hour. About 470 work in the metro. That is 76.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the glaziers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.26 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($17.88) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 0.7% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 61,240 jobs in the Decatur area. That makes it the 283rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% 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% | $21.75 | $24.50 | $28.48 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.45 | $23.33 | $30.91 | $23.84 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
How Decatur compares
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Nashville is the priciest of the group at $9,400. Tuscaloosa is the cheapest at $8,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, ALthis page | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | |
| Huntsville, AL30 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −1% |
| Birmingham, AL75 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,050 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL105 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −1% |
| Chattanooga, TN105 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Nashville, TN115 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +4% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Decatur comes in at #217 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Decatur is 1% above the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,050 | level |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −1% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −1% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −1% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Decatur's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Decatur against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +2% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $4,000 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −2% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,450 | +4% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +5% |
Window replacement: what moves the price in Decatur
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.
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Window replacement in Decatur: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Decatur?
For 10 windows, expect $4,150 to $14,000 in the Decatur area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,100 to $11,000. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Decatur?
About $413 to $1,397 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 Decatur or Huntsville?
Huntsville is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,000, which is 1% less than Decatur ($9,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Decatur?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $9,050. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Decatur?
$6,200 to $21,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Decatur?
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 Decatur area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Decatur expensive for windows compared with the rest of Alabama?
Decatur is 1% above the Alabama statewide estimate ($9,000 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Decatur?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $21.89 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.88 to $23.26.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Decatur?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,050 and premium work $10,000 to $14,000. 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 Decatur?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. September 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 Decatur
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.