Window replacement cost in Raleigh, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,150 – $14,100
- Per window
- $416 – $1,405
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #194
- 1 = most expensive
Raleigh homeowners pay roughly $4,150 to $14,100 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $416 to $1,405 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Raleigh is 7% lower. Glaziers earn a median of $22.62 an hour in the Raleigh area, 18% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Raleigh, NC, standard level
$7,150 to $11,100
About $713 to $1,108 per window before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $8,450 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,150 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Raleigh, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,850 | $10,900 | 75% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,250 | $3,200 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,100 | $14,100 | 100% |
Where the Raleigh price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on glaziers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.62 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Raleigh is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 25% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Raleigh 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 (98.2) and land at $0 to $0.
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 Raleigh is 0.85 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.62 an hour, which is 18% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $21.70 and $27.83 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 1.6 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 $24.43 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.31 and $29.01 an hour. BLS counts 2,680 of them working in the area, 36.1 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 $23.98 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.05 and $29.24 an hour. About 6,330 work in the metro. That is 85.2 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 ($27.83 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $250. At the 25th percentile ($21.70) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 2.8% or 0.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 743,120 jobs in the Raleigh-Cary area. That makes it the 41st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.48% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $21.70 | $22.62 | $27.83 | $27.44 | 0.82 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.31 | $24.43 | $29.01 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.05 | $23.98 | $29.24 | $23.84 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Raleigh bid
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Raleigh
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Raleigh 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
$4,150 to $8,100
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,150 to $11,100
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,100 to $14,100
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,100 – $4,050 | $3,550 – $5,550 | $5,050 – $7,050 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,150 – $8,100 | $7,150 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $14,100 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,250 – $12,200 | $10,700 – $16,600 | $15,100 – $21,100 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,400 – $20,300 | $17,800 – $27,700 | $25,200 – $35,100 |
Raleigh against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Raleigh. Greenville is the lowest at about $8,850 (midpoint, 10 windows), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NCthis page | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | level |
| Burlington, NC55 miles | $4,100 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, NC60 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −1% |
| Greenville, NC60 miles | $4,000 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −3% |
| Greensboro, NC75 miles | $4,100 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Raleigh comes in at #194 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Raleigh is 1% above 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 | level |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $4,100 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | level |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −1% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Raleigh's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Raleigh against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | +3% |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $4,500 – $14,900 | $9,700 | +6% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | +3% |
When to schedule windows in Raleigh
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Raleigh Durham Intl 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 Raleigh (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Raleigh gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (5.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 52 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 | 52 | 32 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 34 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 40 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 58 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 66 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 70 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 69 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 63 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 73 | 50 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 55 | 34 | 3.4 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Raleigh?
Because every project leans on different trades, Raleigh's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −6% and patio door −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,200 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
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Window replacement in Raleigh: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Raleigh?
For 10 windows, expect $4,150 to $14,100 in the Raleigh area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,150 to $11,100. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Raleigh?
About $416 to $1,405 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 Raleigh or Durham?
Durham is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,100, which is 0% more than Raleigh ($9,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Raleigh?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $9,100. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Raleigh?
$6,250 to $21,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Raleigh?
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 Raleigh area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Raleigh expensive for windows compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Raleigh is 1% above 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 Raleigh?
The BLS median is $22.62 an hour in the Raleigh area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.70 to $27.83.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Raleigh?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,100 and premium work $10,100 to $14,100. 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 Raleigh?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. February 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 Raleigh
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.