Window replacement cost in Arkansas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,000 – $13,500
- Per window
- $399 – $1,351
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 4
Arkansas prices for windows: $4,000 to $13,500 for 10 windows, or $399 to $1,351 per window without the permit. The state midpoint is 10% below the national one. Local wages for glaziers are $21.49 an hour.
Inside Arkansas, the metros we cover range from $8,650 (Fort Smith) to $8,800 (Fayetteville) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Arkansas (statewide), standard level
$6,850 to $10,700
About $684 to $1,065 per window before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,050 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,850 | $10,700 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Arkansas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 76% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,100 | $3,000 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,000 | $8,750 | $13,500 | 100% |
Weather windows across Arkansas
Season matters for windows. For each Arkansas metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Fayetteville has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Arkansas at 12 months; Jonesboro has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 47 inches a year in Fayetteville to 50 inches in Little Rock.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 31 | 92 | 50 | 10: September through June |
| Fayetteville | 25 | 89 | 47 | 12: all year |
| Fort Smith | 30 | 94 | 47 | 10: September through June |
| Jonesboro | 31 | 91 | 49 | 9: September through May |
What glaziers and the other trades earn in Arkansas
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.79 for Arkansas.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $21.49 an hour, which is 22% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $18.12 and $23.02 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the state, 3.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is about average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.96 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.93 and $27.65 an hour. BLS counts 4,030 of them working in the state, 30.9 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 $20.87 an hour, 12% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.67 and $25.24 an hour. About 12,410 work in the state. That is 95.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for glaziers ($23.02 an hour) would add about $75 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($18.12) would take off about $160. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,303,630 jobs across Arkansas (May 2025), which is 0.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $18.12 | $21.49 | $23.02 | $27.44 | 0.78 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $19.93 | $22.96 | $27.65 | $29.12 | 0.79 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $16.67 | $20.87 | $25.24 | $23.84 | 0.88 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Arkansas
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Arkansas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−10%) and vinyl siding lowest (−14%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $530 – $5,200 | −13% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,250 – $21,700 | −14% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $620 – $3,300 | −11% |
Window replacement: what moves the price in Arkansas
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.
Arkansas versus the states around it
Arkansas ranks 51 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. Arkansas sits at $8,750. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 220 miles away | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | level |
| Missouri | 230 miles away | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | +7% |
| Kansas | 280 miles away | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,000 | +3% |
| Mississippi | 330 miles away | $3,950 – $13,600 | $8,750 | level |
| Tennessee | 360 miles away | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +4% |
Arkansas metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 4 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,750, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | +1% |
| Little Rock, AR | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | level |
| Jonesboro, AR | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,650 | −1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,650 | −1% |
Quality levels and sizes in Arkansas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Arkansas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,000 to $7,800
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$6,850 to $10,700
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,700 to $13,500
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,000 – $3,900 | $3,400 – $5,350 | $4,850 – $6,750 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,000 – $7,800 | $6,850 – $10,700 | $9,700 – $13,500 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,000 – $11,700 | $10,300 – $16,000 | $14,600 – $20,300 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $9,950 – $19,500 | $17,100 – $26,600 | $24,300 – $33,800 |
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Window replacement in Arkansas: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Arkansas?
$4,000 to $13,500 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Arkansas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Arkansas is cheapest for windows?
Fort Smith at about $8,650 (midpoint, 10 windows). The priciest is Fayetteville at $8,800.
+Is windows cheaper in Arkansas than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $8,750 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Arkansas?
About 24% ($2,100). Materials are 76%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.79x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in Arkansas?
The BLS statewide median is $21.49 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.12 to $23.02.
+Where does Arkansas rank for windows costs?
51st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,750 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Arkansas?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,000 to $7,800 and premium work $9,700 to $13,500. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Does the season matter for windows in Arkansas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Arkansas metros we cover, Fayetteville 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 Arkansas
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.