Window replacement cost in North Carolina
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,150 – $14,000
- Per window
- $413 – $1,397
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 11
What does it cost to replace windows in North Carolina? Plan on $4,150 to $14,000 for 10 windows. Wages (0.83x the US blend), materials (price index 96.6) and permit costs (94.3) put the state below the national midpoint by 7%.
Inside North Carolina, the metros we cover range from $8,850 (Greenville) to $9,150 (Charlotte) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in North Carolina (statewide), standard level
$7,100 to $11,000
About $708 to $1,101 per window before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $8,450 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,550 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,100 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in North Carolina
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,850 | $10,900 | 76% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,200 | $3,100 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,050 | $14,000 | 100% |
Which North Carolina city is cheapest for windows?
4 of the 11 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,050, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +1% |
| Durham, NC | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Winston, NC | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Burlington, NC | $4,100 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Greensboro, NC | $4,100 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Hickory, NC | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,050 | level |
| Fayetteville, NC | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −1% |
| Greenville, NC | $4,000 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −2% |
Weather windows across North Carolina
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and North Carolina is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Greensboro has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in North Carolina at 12 months; Burlington has the shortest at 11 (August through June). Rainfall runs from 41 inches a year in Asheville to 60 inches in Wilmington.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 32 | 90 | 44 | 11: August through June |
| Raleigh | 32 | 91 | 46 | 11: August through June |
| Greensboro | 30 | 89 | 46 | 12: all year |
| Durham | 32 | 91 | 46 | 11: August through June |
| Winston | 31 | 88 | 43 | 12: all year |
| Wilmington | 36 | 90 | 60 | 11: August through June |
| Asheville | 29 | 86 | 41 | 12: all year |
| Hickory | 30 | 87 | 47 | 12: all year |
| Fayetteville | 34 | 91 | 45 | 11: August through June |
| Greenville | 33 | 90 | 53 | 11: August through June |
| Burlington | 30 | 91 | 43 | 11: August through June |
Why two North Carolina 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.
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.
Basic, standard or premium: North Carolina prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from a few windows (5 windows) to whole house (25 windows).
Basic
$4,150 to $8,050
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,100 to $11,000
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,000 to $14,000
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,050 – $4,050 | $3,550 – $5,500 | $5,000 – $7,000 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,150 – $8,050 | $7,100 – $11,000 | $10,000 – $14,000 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,200 – $12,100 | $10,600 – $16,500 | $15,000 – $20,900 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,300 – $20,200 | $17,700 – $27,500 | $25,100 – $34,900 |
Related projects, priced for North Carolina
Each project weights the trades differently, so North Carolina's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, garage door is −7% and patio door −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
North Carolina against its neighbors
North Carolina ranks 43 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. North Carolina sits at $9,050. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 120 miles away | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +1% |
| Virginia | 180 miles away | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +8% |
| West Virginia | 240 miles away | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| District of Columbia | 260 miles away | $5,050 – $16,500 | $10,800 | +19% |
| Georgia | 270 miles away | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +1% |
North Carolina labor market for windows
North Carolina's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.83 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.20 an hour, 19% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $19.56 and $26.61 an hour. About 840 work in the state. That is 1.7 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 $23.61 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.27 and $28.27 an hour. About 13,480 work in the state. That is 27.3 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 $23.03 an hour, which is 3% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.74 and $28.63 an hour. BLS counts 43,440 of them working in the state, 87.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for glaziers ($26.61 an hour) would add about $210 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.56) would take off about $130. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,941,820 jobs across North Carolina (May 2025), which is 3.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $19.56 | $22.20 | $26.61 | $27.44 | 0.81 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $20.27 | $23.61 | $28.27 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.74 | $23.03 | $28.63 | $23.84 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
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Window replacement in North Carolina: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in North Carolina?
$4,150 to $14,000 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Carolina can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Carolina is cheapest for windows?
Greenville at about $8,850 (midpoint, 10 windows). The priciest is Charlotte at $9,150.
+Is windows cheaper in North Carolina than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $9,050 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Carolina?
About 24% ($2,200). Materials are 76%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.83x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in North Carolina?
The BLS statewide median is $22.20 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.56 to $26.61.
+Where does North Carolina rank for windows costs?
43rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,050 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in North Carolina?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,050 and premium work $10,000 to $14,000. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Does the season matter for windows in North Carolina?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the North Carolina metros we cover, Greensboro has the most comfortable months (12 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 North Carolina
- Charlotte, NC$9,150 midpoint
- Durham, NC$9,100 midpoint
- Raleigh, NC$9,100 midpoint
- Asheville, NC$9,100 midpoint
- Wilmington, NC$9,050 midpoint
- Winston, NC$9,050 midpoint
- Burlington, NC$9,050 midpoint
- Greensboro, NC$9,050 midpoint
- Hickory, NC$9,050 midpoint
- Fayetteville, NC$9,000 midpoint
- Greenville, NC$8,850 midpoint
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.