Window replacement cost in Tuscaloosa, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,100 – $13,800
- Per window
- $408 – $1,384
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #248
- 1 = most expensive
Tuscaloosa homeowners pay roughly $4,100 to $13,800 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $408 to $1,384 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Tuscaloosa is 8% lower. Glaziers earn a median of $21.89 an hour in the Tuscaloosa area, 20% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Tuscaloosa, AL, standard level
$7,000 to $10,900
About $701 to $1,092 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 Tuscaloosa, AL
| 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 | $8,950 | $13,800 | 100% |
Where the Tuscaloosa price comes from
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 Tuscaloosa is 0.80 (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 Tuscaloosa 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 (87.7) 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 Tuscaloosa. The wage table below marks each row.
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 Tuscaloosa is 0.80 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Tuscaloosa 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 $23.49 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.52 and $27.84 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the area, 24.0 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 $18.72 an hour, 21% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.91 and $22.76 an hour. About 770 work in the metro. That is 71.0 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 108,460 jobs in the Tuscaloosa area. That makes it the 192nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% 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% | $20.52 | $23.49 | $27.84 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $16.91 | $18.72 | $22.76 | $23.84 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Tuscaloosa against nearby metros and the rest of Alabama
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Tuscaloosa. Montgomery is the lowest at about $8,950 (midpoint, 10 windows), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, ALthis page | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | |
| Birmingham, AL60 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,050 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL95 miles | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Decatur, AL105 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL130 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | level |
| Auburn, AL140 miles | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Alabama (statewide) | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Tuscaloosa comes in at #248 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Tuscaloosa is 0% below the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| 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 | level |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $4,050 – $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 |
Cities with a workforce like Tuscaloosa's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tuscaloosa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $3,750 – $12,900 | $8,350 | −7% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $4,750 – $15,800 | $10,200 | +14% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +6% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +2% |
When to schedule windows in Tuscaloosa
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Northport 2 S (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Tuscaloosa (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tuscaloosa gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are February, March and April (5.6 inches in February). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 89 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 | 56 | 35 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 38 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 45 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 52 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 60 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 68 | 5.3 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 71 | 4.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 71 | 4.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 65 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 53 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 42 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 37 | 5.2 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Tuscaloosa
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Tuscaloosa 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
$7,000 to $10,900
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,950 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) | $4,100 – $8,000 | $7,000 – $10,900 | $9,950 – $13,800 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,100 – $12,000 | $10,500 – $16,400 | $14,900 – $20,800 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,200 – $20,000 | $17,500 – $27,300 | $24,800 – $34,600 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Tuscaloosa bid
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+.
What nearby projects cost in Tuscaloosa
Because every project leans on different trades, Tuscaloosa's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, front door runs −8% and vinyl siding −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,300 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,100 | −12% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −8% |
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Window replacement in Tuscaloosa: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Tuscaloosa?
For 10 windows, expect $4,100 to $13,800 in the Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa?
About $408 to $1,384 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 Tuscaloosa or Birmingham?
Birmingham is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,050, which is 1% more than Tuscaloosa ($8,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tuscaloosa?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $8,950. Materials are 76% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Tuscaloosa?
$6,100 to $20,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Tuscaloosa?
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 Tuscaloosa area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tuscaloosa expensive for windows compared with the rest of Alabama?
Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa?
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 Tuscaloosa?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,100 to $8,000 and premium work $9,950 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 Tuscaloosa?
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 Tuscaloosa
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.