Window replacement cost in Huntsville, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,100 – $13,900
- Per window
- $410 – $1,390
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #238
- 1 = most expensive
Huntsville homeowners pay roughly $4,100 to $13,900 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $410 to $1,390 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Huntsville is 8% lower. Glaziers earn a median of $21.89 an hour in the Huntsville area, 20% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Huntsville, AL, standard level
$7,050 to $11,000
About $704 to $1,096 per window before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,450 |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,550 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,050 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Huntsville, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,850 | $10,800 | 76% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,150 | $3,050 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,100 | $9,000 | $13,900 | 100% |
Why Huntsville prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on glaziers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $21.89 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Huntsville is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 24% of the total. 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 Huntsville 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 (93.1) 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 Huntsville. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Huntsville
Because every project leans on different trades, Huntsville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −7% and vinyl siding −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,450 – $22,300 | −11% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
When to schedule windows in Huntsville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Huntsville Intl Ap (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 Huntsville (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Huntsville gets about 54 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 2 inches of snow. The wettest months are February, March and December (5.9 inches in December). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 62 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 | 52 | 33 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 57 | 36 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 43 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 51 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 60 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 68 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 71 | 4.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 70 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 63 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 55 | 36 | 5.9 | Workable |
Window replacement: what moves the price in Huntsville
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.
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+.
Cost by quality level and size in Huntsville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Huntsville 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
$4,100 to $8,000
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,050 to $11,000
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,000 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 – $5,500 | $5,000 – $6,950 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,100 – $8,000 | $7,050 – $11,000 | $10,000 – $13,900 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,150 – $12,000 | $10,600 – $16,400 | $15,000 – $20,900 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,300 – $20,100 | $17,600 – $27,400 | $25,000 – $34,800 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Huntsville is 0.82 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Huntsville 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 $23.54 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.69 and $28.06 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 16.1 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 $22.32 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.05 and $27.38 an hour. About 1,540 work in the metro. That is 57.8 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 266,650 jobs in the Huntsville area. That makes it the 99th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% 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% | $20.69 | $23.54 | $28.06 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.05 | $22.32 | $27.38 | $23.84 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Is Huntsville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Nashville is the priciest of the group at $9,400. Dalton is the cheapest at $8,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, ALthis page | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | |
| Decatur, AL30 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN80 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +1% |
| Nashville, TN90 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +4% |
| Birmingham, AL90 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,050 | level |
| Dalton, GA105 miles | $4,000 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −2% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Huntsville comes in at #238 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Huntsville is 0% 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 |
| 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 | level |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −1% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Huntsville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Huntsville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +1% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | level |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $4,900 – $16,400 | $10,700 | +18% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $4,700 – $15,700 | $10,200 | +13% |
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Window replacement in Huntsville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Huntsville?
For 10 windows, expect $4,100 to $13,900 in the Huntsville area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,050 to $11,000. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Huntsville?
About $410 to $1,390 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 Huntsville or Decatur?
Decatur is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,050, which is 1% more than Huntsville ($9,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Huntsville?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $9,000. Materials are 76% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Huntsville?
$6,150 to $20,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Huntsville?
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 Huntsville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Huntsville expensive for windows compared with the rest of Alabama?
Huntsville is 0% 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 Huntsville?
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 Huntsville?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,100 to $8,000 and premium work $10,000 to $13,900. 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 Huntsville?
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 Huntsville
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.