Window replacement cost in Memphis, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,150 – $14,000
- Per window
- $416 – $1,402
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #199
- 1 = most expensive
Memphis homeowners pay roughly $4,150 to $14,000 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $416 to $1,402 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Memphis is 7% lower. Glaziers earn a median of $23.13 an hour in the Memphis area, 16% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Memphis, TN, standard level
$7,100 to $11,100
About $712 to $1,106 per window before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,400 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,100 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Memphis, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,800 | $10,800 | 75% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,250 | $3,200 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,100 | $14,000 | 100% |
Where the Memphis 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, Memphis wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 25% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Memphis metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $6,800, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.2) and land at $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Memphis?
Because every project leans on different trades, Memphis'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 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,300 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
How Memphis compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Memphis. Jonesboro is the lowest at about $8,650 (midpoint, 10 windows), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TNthis page | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | |
| Jonesboro, AR65 miles | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,650 | −5% |
| Jackson, TN75 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −4% |
| Decatur, AL160 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Clarksville, TN170 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Memphis comes in at #199 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Memphis is 0% below the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +3% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | level |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Memphis's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Memphis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +3% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $4,700 – $15,300 | $10,000 | +10% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −3% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,050 | level |
Cost by quality level and size in Memphis
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Memphis 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 $11,100
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,100 to $14,000
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 – $7,000 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,150 – $8,100 | $7,100 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $14,000 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,250 – $12,200 | $10,700 – $16,600 | $15,100 – $21,000 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,400 – $20,300 | $17,800 – $27,700 | $25,200 – $35,100 |
When to schedule windows in Memphis
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Memphis Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Memphis (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Memphis gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.9 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.0 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 72 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 | 51 | 33 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 37 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 44 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 53 | 5.9 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 62 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 70 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 66 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 54 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 43 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 36 | 5.5 | Workable |
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 Memphis is 0.85 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.13 an hour, which is 16% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $18.77 and $27.90 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 2.8 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 $24.34 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.58 and $28.26 an hour. BLS counts 1,240 of them working in the area, 20.3 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 $23.15 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $29.18 an hour. About 6,250 work in the metro. That is 102.2 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 ($27.90 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($18.77) it shrinks by about $210. The total moves by 2.5% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 611,670 jobs in the Memphis area. That makes it the 46th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.39% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $18.77 | $23.13 | $27.90 | $27.44 | 0.84 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.58 | $24.34 | $28.26 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.42 | $23.15 | $29.18 | $23.84 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Window replacement: what moves the price in Memphis
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.
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Window replacement in Memphis: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Memphis?
For 10 windows, expect $4,150 to $14,000 in the Memphis area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,100 to $11,100. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Memphis?
About $416 to $1,402 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 Memphis or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,650, which is 5% less than Memphis ($9,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Memphis?
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 Memphis?
$6,250 to $21,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Memphis?
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 Memphis area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Memphis expensive for windows compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Memphis is 0% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($9,100 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Memphis?
The BLS median is $23.13 an hour in the Memphis area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.77 to $27.90.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Memphis?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,100 and premium work $10,100 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 Memphis?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. September and October 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 Memphis
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.