Window replacement cost in Wilmington, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,150 – $14,000
- Per window
- $413 – $1,399
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #210
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Wilmington, plan on $4,150 to $14,000 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $413 to $1,399 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Glaziers earn a median of $22.12 an hour in the Wilmington area, 19% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Wilmington, NC, standard level
$7,100 to $11,000
About $709 to $1,103 per window before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $8,450 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,100 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Wilmington, 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 | $4,150 | $9,050 | $14,000 | 100% |
Where the Wilmington price comes from
Labor is 24% of the midpoint bill here, against 27% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is glaziers (50%), carpenters (40%), general maintenance and repair workers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Wilmington the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Wilmington 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 (96.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Wilmington 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 Wilmington is 0.83 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.12 an hour, which is 19% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $20.61 and $26.30 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 3.1 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 $24.44 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.06 and $28.70 an hour. BLS counts 640 of them working in the area, 33.5 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 $22.04 an hour, 8% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.01 and $26.12 an hour. About 1,700 work in the metro. That is 88.9 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 ($26.30 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $200. At the 25th percentile ($20.61) it shrinks by about $75. The total moves by 2.2% or 0.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 191,280 jobs in the Wilmington area. That makes it the 120th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $20.61 | $22.12 | $26.30 | $27.44 | 0.81 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.06 | $24.44 | $28.70 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.01 | $22.04 | $26.12 | $23.84 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Wilmington
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Wilmington 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
$7,100 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 – $8,100 | $7,100 – $11,000 | $10,000 – $14,000 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,200 – $12,100 | $10,600 – $16,500 | $15,100 – $21,000 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,300 – $20,200 | $17,700 – $27,600 | $25,100 – $35,000 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Wilmington bid
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+.
Related projects, priced for Wilmington
Because every project leans on different trades, Wilmington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, front 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 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,200 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
Climate in Wilmington: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Wilmington Intl Ap (5 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 Wilmington (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Wilmington gets about 60 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (8.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 45 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 | 57 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 60 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 44 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 53 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 61 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 69 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 73 | 6.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 72 | 8.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 67 | 8.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 56 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 45 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 39 | 3.7 | Workable |
Is Wilmington cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $8,850 to $9,100 across Wilmington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NCthis page | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC60 miles | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −1% |
| Greenville, NC100 miles | $4,000 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −2% |
| Florence, SC100 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC105 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Wilmington comes in at #210 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Wilmington is 0% 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 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $4,100 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Wilmington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wilmington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $4,450 – $14,800 | $9,600 | +6% |
| Pensacola, FL | 190,480 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | level |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −3% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,600 | +17% |
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Window replacement in Wilmington: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Wilmington?
For 10 windows, expect $4,150 to $14,000 in the Wilmington area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,100 to $11,000. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Wilmington?
About $413 to $1,399 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 Wilmington or Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,950, which is 1% less than Wilmington ($9,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wilmington?
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 Wilmington?
$6,200 to $21,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Wilmington?
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 Wilmington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wilmington expensive for windows compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Wilmington is 0% 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 Wilmington?
The BLS median is $22.12 an hour in the Wilmington area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.61 to $26.30.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Wilmington?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,100 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.
+When is the best time to replace windows in Wilmington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. February and April 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 Wilmington
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.