Window replacement cost in New Orleans, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,050 – $13,700
- Per window
- $407 – $1,371
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #260
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for replacement windows in the New Orleans area: $4,050 to $13,700 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 9% 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 New Orleans, LA, standard level
$6,950 to $10,800
About $696 to $1,082 per window before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,950 | $10,800 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in New Orleans, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 75% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,250 | $3,150 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,050 | $8,900 | $13,700 | 100% |
Why New Orleans prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: glaziers at 50%, carpenters at 40%, general maintenance and repair workers at 10%. Weighted together, New Orleans wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 25% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. New Orleans 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 92.6: $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in New Orleans
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same New Orleans wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−8%) and vinyl siding lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,350 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,200 | −12% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,400 | −8% |
Who does the work: New Orleans 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 New Orleans the blend is 0.85.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.20 an hour, 15% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $19.14 and $30.00 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 2.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.10 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.55 and $29.75 an hour. About 1,390 work in the metro. That is 31.2 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 $21.76 an hour, which is 9% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.74 and $27.62 an hour. BLS counts 4,940 of them working in the area, 110.9 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 $200. That is a swing of roughly 2.2% to 3.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
New Orleans-Metairie has 445,550 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 57th 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% | $19.14 | $23.20 | $30.00 | $27.44 | 0.85 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.55 | $24.10 | $29.75 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.74 | $21.76 | $27.62 | $23.84 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Window replacement: what moves the price in New Orleans
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.
New Orleans against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than New Orleans. Slidell is the lowest at about $8,800 (midpoint, 10 windows), 80 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LAthis page | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,900 | |
| Houma, LA75 miles | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −1% |
| Slidell, LA80 miles | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −1% |
| Gulfport, MS90 miles | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA125 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +1% |
| Mobile, AL125 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, New Orleans ranks #260 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, New Orleans is 0% above the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +1% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −1% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −1% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −1% |
| 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 New Orleans against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $5,550 – $18,000 | $11,800 | +32% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +3% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $4,400 – $14,700 | $9,550 | +7% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +3% |
New Orleans: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to New Orleans. 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
$4,050 to $7,950
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$6,950 to $10,800
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,850 to $13,700
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,050 – $3,950 | $3,500 – $5,400 | $4,950 – $6,850 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,050 – $7,950 | $6,950 – $10,800 | $9,850 – $13,700 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,100 – $11,900 | $10,400 – $16,200 | $14,800 – $20,600 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,200 – $19,800 | $17,400 – $27,000 | $24,600 – $34,300 |
The best months for windows in New Orleans
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, New Orleans Lakefront 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 New Orleans are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
New Orleans gets about 60 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.5 inches in August). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 86 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 | 61 | 47 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 51 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 57 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 63 | 5.9 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 71 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 76 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 78 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 79 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 76 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 67 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 56 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 50 | 4.6 | Workable |
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Window replacement in New Orleans: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in New Orleans?
For 10 windows, expect $4,050 to $13,700 in the New Orleans area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,950 to $10,800. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in New Orleans?
About $407 to $1,371 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 New Orleans or Houma?
Houma is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,800, which is 1% less than New Orleans ($8,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in New Orleans?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $8,900. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in New Orleans?
$6,100 to $20,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in New Orleans?
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 New Orleans area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is New Orleans expensive for windows compared with the rest of Louisiana?
New Orleans is 0% 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 New Orleans?
The BLS median is $23.20 an hour in the New Orleans area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.14 to $30.00.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in New Orleans?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,050 to $7,950 and premium work $9,850 to $13,700. 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 New Orleans?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. October 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 New Orleans
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.