Window replacement cost in Baton Rouge, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,100 – $13,800
- Per window
- $412 – $1,382
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #246
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for replacement windows in the Baton Rouge area: $4,100 to $13,800 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 8% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.7).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Baton Rouge, LA, standard level
$7,050 to $10,900
About $703 to $1,091 per window before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,050 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Baton Rouge, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 74% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,350 | $3,300 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,100 | $8,950 | $13,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Baton Rouge number
Labor is 26% 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 Baton Rouge the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Baton Rouge 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 90.8: $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Baton Rouge?
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Baton Rouge wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−6%) and vinyl siding lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,500 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $880 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $660 – $3,450 | −6% |
The best months for windows in Baton Rouge
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Baton Rouge Ryan 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 Baton Rouge are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Baton Rouge gets about 62 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, June and August (6.5 inches in June). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 4.4 and 3.9 inches. The station averages about 96 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 | 62 | 42 | 6.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 45 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 51 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 57 | 5.1 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 65 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 72 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 6.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 69 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 58 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 48 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 5.3 | Workable |
Who does the work: Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge the blend is 0.87.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.67 an hour, 17% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $21.17 and $29.41 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 6.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $26.75 an hour, 8% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $29.27 an hour. About 3,490 work in the metro. That is 85.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.19 an hour, which is 7% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.68 and $28.61 an hour. BLS counts 3,910 of them working in the area, 95.4 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 $330 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $75. That is a swing of roughly 0.8% to 3.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Baton Rouge has 409,690 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 60th 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% | $21.17 | $22.67 | $29.41 | $27.44 | 0.83 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.20 | $26.75 | $29.27 | $29.12 | 0.92 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.68 | $22.19 | $28.61 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
How Baton Rouge 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 $8,750 to $8,950 across Baton Rouge and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LAthis page | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | |
| Lafayette, LA70 miles | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −2% |
| Slidell, LA70 miles | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −2% |
| Houma, LA85 miles | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −2% |
| Alexandria, LA100 miles | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −2% |
| Hattiesburg, MS120 miles | $3,950 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −3% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Baton Rouge ranks #246 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Baton Rouge is 1% above 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% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −2% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −2% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −2% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −2% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Baton Rouge against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +2% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $4,750 – $15,300 | $10,000 | +11% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +2% |
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +3% |
Why two Baton Rouge 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.
Cost by quality level and size in Baton Rouge
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Baton Rouge. 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
$4,100 to $8,000
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,050 to $10,900
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,950 to $13,800
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,050 – $4,000 | $3,500 – $5,450 | $4,950 – $6,900 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,100 – $8,000 | $7,050 – $10,900 | $9,950 – $13,800 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,150 – $12,000 | $10,500 – $16,400 | $14,900 – $20,700 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,300 – $20,000 | $17,600 – $27,300 | $24,800 – $34,500 |
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Window replacement in Baton Rouge: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Baton Rouge?
For 10 windows, expect $4,100 to $13,800 in the Baton Rouge area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,050 to $10,900. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Baton Rouge?
About $412 to $1,382 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 Baton Rouge or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,800, which is 2% less than Baton Rouge ($8,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Baton Rouge?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $2,350 out of $8,950. Materials are 74% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Baton Rouge?
$6,150 to $20,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Baton Rouge?
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 Baton Rouge area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Baton Rouge expensive for windows compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Baton Rouge is 1% above 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 Baton Rouge?
The BLS median is $22.67 an hour in the Baton Rouge area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.17 to $29.41.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Baton Rouge?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,100 to $8,000 and premium work $9,950 to $13,800. 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 Baton Rouge?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September and November 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 Baton Rouge
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.