Window replacement cost in Macon, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,000 – $13,600
- Per window
- $399 – $1,363
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #276
- 1 = most expensive
Replacement windows in Macon, GA usually costs $4,000 to $13,600 for 10 windows. That works out to about $399 to $1,363 per window before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $940 less. Glaziers earn a median of $20.84 an hour in the Macon area, 24% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Macon, GA, standard level
$6,900 to $10,700
About $689 to $1,074 per window before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,400 |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,900 | $10,700 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Macon, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,800 | $10,800 | 77% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,000 | $2,800 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,000 | $8,800 | $13,600 | 100% |
Why Macon prices look the way they do
Labor is 23% 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 Macon the blended ratio comes out at 0.75. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Macon is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $6,800 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.5: $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 Macon. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Macon
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 Macon the blend is 0.75.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Macon metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $20.84 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $16.67 and $28.53 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $20.03 an hour, 31% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $16.47 and $27.05 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 7.4 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 $22.17 an hour, which is 7% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.01 and $27.20 an hour. BLS counts 950 of them working in the area, 100.0 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 $370 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 2.3% to 4.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Macon-Bibb County has 95,030 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 211th 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% | $16.67 | $20.84 | $28.53 | $27.44 | 0.76 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $16.47 | $20.03 | $27.05 | $29.12 | 0.69 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.01 | $22.17 | $27.20 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.75 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Macon
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Macon wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−10%) and patio door lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $530 – $5,100 | −15% |
| Front door | 1 door | $410 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −13% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,200 – $21,600 | −14% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −10% |
Macon 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, Macon Middle Ga Rgnl 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 Macon are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Macon gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and December (4.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 85 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 | 59 | 36 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 39 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 45 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 60 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 68 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 72 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 71 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 65 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 53 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 38 | 4.6 | Workable |
Macon: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Macon. 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
$4,000 to $7,850
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$6,900 to $10,700
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,800 to $13,600
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,000 – $3,900 | $3,450 – $5,350 | $4,900 – $6,800 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,000 – $7,850 | $6,900 – $10,700 | $9,800 – $13,600 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,000 – $11,800 | $10,300 – $16,100 | $14,700 – $20,500 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,000 – $19,600 | $17,200 – $26,900 | $24,400 – $34,100 |
Macon against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Macon. Albany is the lowest at about $8,750 (midpoint, 10 windows), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GAthis page | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | |
| Warner Robins, GA25 miles | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,900 | +1% |
| Atlanta, GA70 miles | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +5% |
| Columbus, GA70 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +2% |
| Athens, GA80 miles | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +2% |
| Albany, GA85 miles | $3,950 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −1% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +4% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Macon ranks #276 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Macon is 4% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +5% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +3% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | +1% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +2% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,050 | +2% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Macon against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,650 | −2% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $5,150 – $16,400 | $10,800 | +22% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +2% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +5% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Macon bid
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.
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Window replacement in Macon: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Macon?
For 10 windows, expect $4,000 to $13,600 in the Macon area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,900 to $10,700. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Macon?
About $399 to $1,363 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 Macon or Warner Robins?
Warner Robins is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,900, which is 1% more than Macon ($8,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Macon?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $8,800. Materials are 77% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Macon?
$6,000 to $20,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Macon?
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 Macon area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Macon expensive for windows compared with the rest of Georgia?
Macon is 4% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($9,150 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Macon?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $20.84 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.67 to $28.53.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Macon?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,000 to $7,850 and premium work $9,800 to $13,600. 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 Macon?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. May 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 Macon
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.