Window Replacement (per window) Cost in Louisiana
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $300 | $900 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 3 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $60 | $108 |
| Estimated total | $360 | $1,200 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Louisiana median wage from BLS (2025, $24.00 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $450 | $1,200 | Per window, installed. Page dated January 2026. |
| Today's Homeowner | $400 | $1,000 | Per window, national average range with materials and installation. Page dated September 2025. |
| Bob Vila | $180 | $409 | Per window, all types, citing Angi. Page dated June 2024. |
| Bob Vila | $100 | $400 | Pocket (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 Louisiana
The board's Types of Licenses page requires a license for residential construction exceeding $50,000, while its law book says $75,000, so confirm with the board. Commercial projects of $50,000 or more also need a license, including labor and materials, and home improvement work on existing homes needs a registration when the project value is $7,500 or more.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $22.96 | $360 | $1,200 |
| Mississippi | $23.39 | $360 | $1,200 |
| Texas | $23.51 | $360 | $1,200 |
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Window Replacement (per window) cost in every state · Louisiana home repair guide
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.