Window replacement cost in Montgomery, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,050 – $13,800
- Per window
- $406 – $1,381
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #256
- 1 = most expensive
Replacement windows in Montgomery, AL usually costs $4,050 to $13,800 for 10 windows. That works out to about $406 to $1,381 per window before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $820 less. Glaziers earn a median of $21.89 an hour in the Montgomery area, 20% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Montgomery, AL, standard level
$7,000 to $10,900
About $699 to $1,088 per window before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,450 |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,000 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Montgomery, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,850 | $10,800 | 76% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,100 | $2,950 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,050 | $8,950 | $13,800 | 100% |
Where the Montgomery price comes from
Labor is 24% 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 Montgomery the blended ratio comes out at 0.79. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Montgomery is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $6,850 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.7: $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 Montgomery. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Montgomery
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Montgomery the blend is 0.79.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Montgomery 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.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.77 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.72 and $26.19 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 18.1 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 $18.59 an hour, which is 22% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $14.68 and $23.62 an hour. BLS counts 1,360 of them working in the area, 82.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $65 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $190. That is a swing of roughly 2.2% to 0.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Montgomery has 165,550 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 142nd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| 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% | $17.72 | $22.77 | $26.19 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $14.68 | $18.59 | $23.62 | $23.84 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Montgomery
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Montgomery wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−8%) and vinyl siding lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,000 | −13% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −9% |
Montgomery against nearby metros and the rest of Alabama
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Birmingham is the priciest of the group at $9,050. Dothan is the cheapest at $8,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, ALthis page | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | |
| Auburn, AL50 miles | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Birmingham, AL80 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,050 | +1% |
| Columbus, GA90 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Dothan, AL95 miles | $4,000 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −1% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL95 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Alabama (statewide) | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Montgomery ranks #256 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Montgomery is 0% below the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,050 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | +1% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Montgomery against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $4,550 – $14,800 | $9,700 | +8% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +3% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $3,900 – $13,300 | $8,600 | −4% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,050 | +1% |
Cost by quality level and size in Montgomery
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Montgomery. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from a few windows (5 windows) to whole house (25 windows).
Basic
$4,050 to $7,950
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,000 to $10,900
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,900 to $13,800
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,050 – $4,000 | $3,500 – $5,450 | $4,950 – $6,900 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,050 – $7,950 | $7,000 – $10,900 | $9,900 – $13,800 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,100 – $11,900 | $10,500 – $16,300 | $14,900 – $20,700 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,200 – $19,900 | $17,500 – $27,200 | $24,800 – $34,500 |
Montgomery weather and the window replacement calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Montgomery Ap (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Montgomery are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Montgomery gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.2 inches in March). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.7 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 93 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 37 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 40 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 47 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 53 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 69 | 4.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 72 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 71 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 66 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 55 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 43 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 62 | 39 | 5.0 | Workable |
Window replacement: what moves the price in Montgomery
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.
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Window replacement in Montgomery: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Montgomery?
For 10 windows, expect $4,050 to $13,800 in the Montgomery area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,000 to $10,900. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Montgomery?
About $406 to $1,381 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 Montgomery or Auburn?
Auburn is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,950, which is 0% more than Montgomery ($8,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Montgomery?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $8,950. Materials are 76% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Montgomery?
$6,100 to $20,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Montgomery?
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 Montgomery area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Montgomery expensive for windows compared with the rest of Alabama?
Montgomery is 0% below 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 Montgomery?
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 Montgomery?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,050 to $7,950 and premium work $9,900 to $13,800. 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 Montgomery?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. 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 Montgomery
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.