Home Repair Decoded

Window Replacement (per window) Cost in Alabama

$360 – $1,200We estimate window replacement (per window) in Alabama at $360 to $1,200 for one standard replacement window in an existing frame. The national estimate is $370 to $1,300. Alabama carpenter pay is 20% below the national median, ranking 48 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$300$900
Labor hours (our assumption)13
Billed labor rate per hour$58$104
Estimated total$360$1,200

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Alabama median wage from BLS (2025, $23.18 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
Fixr$450$1,200Per window, installed. Page dated January 2026.
Today's Homeowner$400$1,000Per window, national average range with materials and installation. Page dated September 2025.
Bob Vila$180$409Per window, all types, citing Angi. Page dated June 2024.
Bob Vila$100$400Pocket (insert) window. The page lists the same $100 to $400 as materials only, so its installed label is doubtful. Page dated June 2024.

Who can legally do this in Alabama

A residential home builder license is required when the cost of a home construction, repair or improvement job, including labor and materials, exceeds $10,000. Commercial or public work of $100,000 or more falls under the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors instead.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Florida$23.98$360$1,200
Georgia$23.72$360$1,200
Mississippi$23.39$360$1,200
Tennessee$24.44$360$1,250

Other carpenter jobs in Alabama

Window Replacement (per window) cost in every state · Alabama home repair guide

Sources

General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.