Window replacement cost in Kentucky
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,200 – $14,100
- Per window
- $418 – $1,407
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 3
Kentucky prices for windows: $4,200 to $14,100 for 10 windows, or $418 to $1,407 per window without the permit. The state midpoint is 6% below the national one. Local wages for glaziers are $23.61 an hour.
Inside Kentucky, the metros we cover range from $9,100 (Lexington) to $9,350 (Louisville) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Kentucky (statewide), standard level
$7,150 to $11,100
About $715 to $1,110 per window before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,400 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,150 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Kentucky
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,800 | $10,800 | 75% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,350 | $3,250 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,200 | $9,100 | $14,100 | 100% |
Kentucky labor market for windows
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 0.87 for Kentucky.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.61 an hour, which is 14% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $22.20 and $27.31 an hour. BLS counts 570 of them working in the state, 2.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $25.33 an hour, which is 13% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.09 and $29.45 an hour. BLS counts 8,540 of them working in the state, 42.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.50 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.89 and $29.25 an hour. About 22,190 work in the state. That is 110.9 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 ($27.31 an hour) would add about $180 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.20) would take off about $70. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,000,360 jobs across Kentucky (May 2025), which is 1.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $22.20 | $23.61 | $27.31 | $27.44 | 0.86 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.09 | $25.33 | $29.45 | $29.12 | 0.87 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.89 | $22.50 | $29.25 | $23.84 | 0.94 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Kentucky metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | +3% |
| Bowling Green, KY | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | level |
| Lexington, KY | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
How Kentucky compares with nearby states
Kentucky ranks 40 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. Kentucky sits at $9,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 140 miles away | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | +5% |
| Tennessee | 170 miles away | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
| Ohio | 210 miles away | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +3% |
| West Virginia | 220 miles away | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −1% |
| Illinois | 280 miles away | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +15% |
Weather windows across Kentucky
Season matters for windows. For each Kentucky metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Kentucky metro on the list has 11 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 48 inches a year in Louisville to 50 in Bowling Green.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 28 | 89 | 48 | 11: February through December |
| Lexington | 25 | 87 | 50 | 11: February through December |
| Bowling Green | 28 | 90 | 50 | 11: August through June |
Window replacement: what moves the price in Kentucky
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Kentucky
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Kentucky wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,200 to $8,150
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,150 to $11,100
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,100 to $14,100
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,100 – $4,050 | $3,550 – $5,550 | $5,050 – $7,050 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,200 – $8,150 | $7,150 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $14,100 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,250 – $12,200 | $10,700 – $16,700 | $15,200 – $21,100 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,500 – $20,300 | $17,900 – $27,800 | $25,300 – $35,200 |
Other Kentucky jobs that often go with windows
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Kentucky wages and prices. Against national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−6%) and patio door lowest (−8%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,500 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,850 – $23,600 | −6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
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Window replacement in Kentucky: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Kentucky?
$4,200 to $14,100 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Kentucky can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Kentucky is cheapest for windows?
Lexington at about $9,100 (midpoint, 10 windows). The priciest is Louisville at $9,350.
+Is windows cheaper in Kentucky than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $9,100 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Kentucky?
About 25% ($2,350). Materials are 75%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.87x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in Kentucky?
The BLS statewide median is $23.61 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.20 to $27.31.
+Where does Kentucky rank for windows costs?
40th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,100 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Kentucky?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,200 to $8,150 and premium work $10,100 to $14,100. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Does the season matter for windows in Kentucky?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Kentucky metros we cover, Louisville has the most comfortable months (11 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 Kentucky
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.