Window replacement cost in Greensboro, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,100 – $14,000
- Per window
- $412 – $1,395
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #226
- 1 = most expensive
Greensboro homeowners pay roughly $4,100 to $14,000 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $412 to $1,395 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Greensboro is 7% lower. Glaziers earn a median of $21.75 an hour in the Greensboro area, 21% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Greensboro, NC, standard level
$7,050 to $11,000
About $707 to $1,100 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 | $7,050 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Greensboro, NC
| 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 | $4,100 | $9,050 | $14,000 | 100% |
Why Greensboro prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on glaziers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $21.75 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Greensboro is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 24% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greensboro 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 (92.9) and land at $0 to $0.
When to schedule windows in Greensboro
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greensboro Wtp (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Greensboro: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Greensboro gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.8 inches in July). The station averages about 42 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 | 50 | 30 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 33 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 39 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 58 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 68 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 61 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 33 | 3.4 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Greensboro
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greensboro 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 $8,050
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,050 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) | $4,100 – $8,050 | $7,050 – $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 – $20,100 | $17,700 – $27,500 | $25,000 – $34,900 |
Why two Greensboro quotes can differ
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.
Planning more than one job in Greensboro?
Because every project leans on different trades, Greensboro's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −6% and patio door −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −10% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −6% |
Greensboro against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
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 $9,050 to $9,150 across Greensboro and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NCthis page | $4,100 – $14,000 | $9,050 | |
| Burlington, NC20 miles | $4,100 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Winston, NC30 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC75 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Charlotte, NC80 miles | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Greensboro comes in at #226 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Greensboro is 0% 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 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Greensboro's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greensboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +4% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −3% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +9% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $4,850 – $15,700 | $10,300 | +14% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Greensboro is 0.82 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $21.75 an hour, which is 21% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $27.18 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 1.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $24.00 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.49 and $28.58 an hour. BLS counts 760 of them working in the area, 20.8 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 $22.75 an hour, 5% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.58 and $28.38 an hour. About 3,530 work in the metro. That is 96.6 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 ($27.18 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $260. At the 25th percentile ($19.28) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 2.9% or 1.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 365,410 jobs in the Greensboro-High Point area. That makes it the 71st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.23% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $19.28 | $21.75 | $27.18 | $27.44 | 0.79 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $19.49 | $24.00 | $28.58 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.58 | $22.75 | $28.38 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
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Window replacement in Greensboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Greensboro?
For 10 windows, expect $4,100 to $14,000 in the Greensboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,050 to $11,000. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Greensboro?
About $412 to $1,395 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 Greensboro or Burlington?
Burlington is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,050, which is 0% more than Greensboro ($9,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greensboro?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $9,050. Materials are 76% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Greensboro?
$6,200 to $20,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Greensboro?
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 Greensboro area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greensboro expensive for windows compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greensboro is 0% 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 Greensboro?
The BLS median is $21.75 an hour in the Greensboro area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.28 to $27.18.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Greensboro?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,100 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.
+Is there a bad season to replace windows in Greensboro?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Window replacement near Greensboro
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.