Window replacement cost in Fayetteville, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,100 – $13,900
- Per window
- $409 – $1,388
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #241
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Fayetteville, plan on $4,100 to $13,900 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $409 to $1,388 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Glaziers earn a median of $22.20 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 19% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Fayetteville, NC, standard level
$7,050 to $10,900
About $703 to $1,095 per window before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $8,450 |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,050 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Fayetteville, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,850 | $10,900 | 76% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,150 | $3,000 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,100 | $9,000 | $13,900 | 100% |
Where the Fayetteville price comes from
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, Fayetteville wages are 0.80 times the national level. Labor makes up about 24% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the North Carolina statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fayetteville metro is 96.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $6,850, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.0) and land at $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 Fayetteville. The wage table below marks each row.
Fayetteville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fayetteville wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
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 $13,900
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,050 – $4,000 | $3,500 – $5,450 | $5,000 – $6,950 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,100 – $8,000 | $7,050 – $10,900 | $9,950 – $13,900 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,150 – $12,000 | $10,500 – $16,400 | $14,900 – $20,800 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,200 – $20,000 | $17,600 – $27,400 | $24,900 – $34,700 |
Fayetteville labor market for windows
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Fayetteville is 0.80 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Fayetteville metro, so we used the North Carolina statewide median: $22.20 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.56 and $26.61 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.50 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.50 and $27.31 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 21.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.41 an hour, 10% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.43 and $26.98 an hour. About 1,150 work in the metro. That is 87.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the glaziers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.61 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $210. At the 25th percentile ($19.56) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 2.4% or 1.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 131,430 jobs in the Fayetteville area. That makes it the 166th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% 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% | $20.50 | $22.50 | $27.31 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.43 | $21.41 | $26.98 | $23.84 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Fayetteville against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Fayetteville. Burlington comes closest at about $9,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NCthis page | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | |
| Raleigh, NC60 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Durham, NC65 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Burlington, NC75 miles | $4,100 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC75 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +1% |
| Florence, SC75 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Fayetteville comes in at #241 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Fayetteville is 1% below the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $4,100 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Fayetteville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | +5% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $5,200 – $16,800 | $11,000 | +23% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −2% |
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −2% |
Related projects, priced for Fayetteville
Because every project leans on different trades, Fayetteville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −8% and patio door −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,300 | −12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,500 | −11% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $630 – $3,450 | −8% |
Climate in Fayetteville: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Fayetteville Rgnl Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Fayetteville (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Fayetteville gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.4 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 2.8 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 71 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54 | 34 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 58 | 36 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 65 | 42 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 51 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 60 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 68 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 70 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 65 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 53 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 42 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 57 | 36 | 3.0 | Workable |
Window replacement: what moves the price in Fayetteville
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.
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+.
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Window replacement in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Fayetteville?
For 10 windows, expect $4,100 to $13,900 in the Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville?
About $409 to $1,388 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 Fayetteville or Raleigh?
Raleigh is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,100, which is 1% more than Fayetteville ($9,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $9,000. Materials are 76% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Fayetteville?
$6,150 to $20,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for windows compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Fayetteville is 1% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($9,050 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Fayetteville?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.20 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.56 to $26.61.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Fayetteville?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,100 to $8,000 and premium work $9,950 to $13,900. 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 Fayetteville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. February and December 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 Fayetteville
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.