Window replacement cost in Alexandria, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,000 – $13,600
- Per window
- $401 – $1,357
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #283
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for replacement windows in the Alexandria area: $4,000 to $13,600 for 10 windows. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 10% lower than the US figure. Glaziers earn a median of $22.67 an hour in the Alexandria area, 17% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Alexandria, LA, standard level
$6,900 to $10,700
About $688 to $1,070 per window before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,900 | $10,700 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Alexandria, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 75% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,150 | $3,050 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,000 | $8,800 | $13,600 | 100% |
Where the Alexandria 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 $22.67 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Alexandria is 0.81 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 25% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Alexandria is at 93.7 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 85.7: $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 Alexandria. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Alexandria quotes can differ
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Alexandria
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Alexandria. 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
$9,750 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 | $4,850 – $6,800 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,000 – $7,850 | $6,900 – $10,700 | $9,750 – $13,600 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,000 – $11,800 | $10,300 – $16,100 | $14,600 – $20,400 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,000 – $19,600 | $17,200 – $26,800 | $24,400 – $33,900 |
How Alexandria compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 10 windows range from $8,800 to $8,950 across Alexandria and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LAthis page | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | |
| Lafayette, LA95 miles | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA95 miles | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | level |
| Monroe, LA95 miles | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA100 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +2% |
| Shreveport, LA105 miles | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | level |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | +1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Alexandria ranks #283 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Alexandria is 1% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,900 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +2% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | level |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | level |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Alexandria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $4,450 – $14,900 | $9,650 | +10% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +3% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,650 | −2% |
| Kingston, NY | 59,140 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +12% |
Who does the work: Alexandria trade wages
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 Alexandria the blend is 0.81.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Alexandria metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $22.67 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.73 and $28.47 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.48 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.58 and $26.89 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 30.0 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 $20.65 an hour, which is 13% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $15.06 and $25.96 an hour. BLS counts 630 of them working in the area, 105.0 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 $280 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $190. That is a swing of roughly 2.2% to 3.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Alexandria has 60,000 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 288th 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% | $18.73 | $22.67 | $28.47 | $27.44 | 0.83 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $18.58 | $22.48 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $15.06 | $20.65 | $25.96 | $23.84 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Alexandria
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Alexandria wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−10%) and vinyl siding lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $530 – $5,200 | −13% |
| Front door | 1 door | $420 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,200 – $21,600 | −14% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $610 – $3,300 | −11% |
The best months for windows in Alexandria
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Alexandria (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 Alexandria are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Alexandria gets about 61 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (6.1 inches in January). Inside the workable window, May and September are the driest, at 4.6 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 93 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 | 39 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 55 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 57 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 46 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 40 | 6.0 | Workable |
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Window replacement in Alexandria: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Alexandria?
For 10 windows, expect $4,000 to $13,600 in the Alexandria 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 Alexandria?
About $401 to $1,357 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 Alexandria or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,800, which is 0% more than Alexandria ($8,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Alexandria?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $8,800. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Alexandria?
$6,000 to $20,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Alexandria?
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 Alexandria area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Alexandria expensive for windows compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Alexandria is 1% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($8,850 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Alexandria?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.67 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.73 to $28.47.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Alexandria?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,000 to $7,850 and premium work $9,750 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 Alexandria?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May 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 Alexandria
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.