Window replacement cost in Jonesboro, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $3,950 – $13,400
- Per window
- $393 – $1,337
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #295
- 1 = most expensive
Replacement windows in Jonesboro, AR usually costs $3,950 to $13,400 for 10 windows. That works out to about $393 to $1,337 per window before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,100 less. Glaziers earn a median of $21.49 an hour in the Jonesboro area, 22% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Jonesboro, AR, standard level
$6,750 to $10,500
About $676 to $1,054 per window before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,050 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,750 | $10,500 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Jonesboro, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 77% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,000 | $2,850 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,650 | $13,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Jonesboro number
The wage side of the estimate leans on glaziers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $21.49 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Jonesboro is 0.76 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 23% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jonesboro is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $6,650 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.9: $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 Jonesboro. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Jonesboro
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 Jonesboro the blend is 0.76.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jonesboro metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median: $21.49 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.12 and $23.02 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $21.13 an hour, 27% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.07 and $24.23 an hour. About 110 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 $18.46 an hour, which is 23% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.72 and $22.55 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 92.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $75 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 1.9% to 0.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jonesboro has 60,620 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 286th 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% | $18.12 | $21.49 | $23.02 | $27.44 | 0.78 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $19.07 | $21.13 | $24.23 | $29.12 | 0.73 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $16.72 | $18.46 | $22.55 | $23.84 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.76 | |||||
Jonesboro: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jonesboro. 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
$3,950 to $7,700
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$6,750 to $10,500
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,600 to $13,400
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $1,950 – $3,850 | $3,400 – $5,250 | $4,800 – $6,700 |
| small house (10 windows) | $3,950 – $7,700 | $6,750 – $10,500 | $9,600 – $13,400 |
| average house (15 windows) | $5,900 – $11,600 | $10,100 – $15,800 | $14,400 – $20,100 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $9,850 – $19,300 | $16,900 – $26,400 | $24,000 – $33,400 |
Jonesboro 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, Jonesboro Muni Ap (5 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 Jonesboro are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jonesboro gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and September are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 66 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 | 47 | 31 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 34 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 41 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 50 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 60 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 68 | 3.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 70 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 62 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 40 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 33 | 4.5 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Jonesboro
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jonesboro wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−12%) and vinyl siding lowest (−16%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $520 – $5,050 | −16% |
| Front door | 1 door | $410 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −15% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,050 – $21,200 | −16% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $600 – $3,250 | −12% |
Jonesboro against nearby metros and the rest of Arkansas
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Memphis is the priciest of the group at $9,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, ARthis page | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,650 | |
| Memphis, TN65 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +5% |
| Jackson, TN100 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +5% |
| Little Rock, AR120 miles | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | +1% |
| Springfield, MO180 miles | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,050 | +5% |
| Clarksville, TN180 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +5% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | +1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jonesboro ranks #295 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jonesboro is 1% below the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | +1% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | +2% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,650 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jonesboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +10% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $4,450 – $14,900 | $9,650 | +12% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $4,000 – $13,700 | $8,850 | +2% |
| Alexandria, LA | 60,000 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | +2% |
Window replacement: what moves the price in Jonesboro
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.
Frame material
Vinyl windows run $350-$1,500 each installed, fiberglass $400-$2,000, composite $400-$2,300, and wood $800-$3,800 (HomeGuide).
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Window replacement in Jonesboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Jonesboro?
For 10 windows, expect $3,950 to $13,400 in the Jonesboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,750 to $10,500. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Jonesboro?
About $393 to $1,337 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 Jonesboro or Memphis?
Memphis is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,100, which is 5% more than Jonesboro ($8,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jonesboro?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $8,650. Materials are 77% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Jonesboro?
$5,900 to $20,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Jonesboro?
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 Jonesboro area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jonesboro expensive for windows compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Jonesboro is 1% below the Arkansas statewide estimate ($8,750 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Jonesboro?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $21.49 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.12 to $23.02.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Jonesboro?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,700 and premium work $9,600 to $13,400. 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 Jonesboro?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. January and September 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 Jonesboro
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.