Front door cost in Fort Smith, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $400 – $2,250
- Per door
- $404 – $2,233
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #296
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Fort Smith, plan on $400 to $2,250 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $404 to $2,233 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $20.39 an hour in the Fort Smith area, 30% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Fort Smith, AR, standard level
$950 to $1,700
About $952 to $1,684 per door before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $260 | $320 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $950 | $1,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Fort Smith, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,850 | 78% |
| Labor | $220 | $290 | $360 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $400 | $1,300 | $2,250 | 100% |
Where the Fort Smith price comes from
Labor is 22% of the midpoint bill here, against 27% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (85%), general maintenance and repair workers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Fort Smith the blended ratio comes out at 0.72.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fort Smith metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,050, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (85.9) and land at $0 to $0.
How Fort Smith compares
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 1 door range from $1,300 to $1,350 across Fort Smith and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, ARthis page | $400 – $2,250 | $1,300 | |
| Fayetteville, AR50 miles | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +3% |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $430 – $2,250 | $1,350 | +2% |
| Joplin, MO115 miles | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +4% |
| Little Rock, AR125 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +3% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $400 – $2,250 | $1,300 | level |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $430 – $2,250 | $1,350 | +2% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Fort Smith comes in at #296 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Fort Smith is 2% below the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +3% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +3% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $410 – $2,250 | $1,300 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Fort Smith's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fort Smith against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $420 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +3% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $410 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +2% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +19% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $540 – $2,500 | $1,550 | +16% |
Planning more than one job in Fort Smith?
Because every project leans on different trades, Fort Smith's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −11% and patio door −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −15% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $520 – $5,050 | −16% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $600 – $3,250 | −12% |
Front door: what moves the price in Fort Smith
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
Door material
Basic steel doors run about $200-$600 for the door; fiberglass and wood go to $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Double doors
A double front door costs $1,500-$6,500+ installed; the doors alone are $1,200-$5,000.
Fort Smith labor market for front door
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Fort Smith is 0.72 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $20.39 an hour, which is 30% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.84 and $23.62 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the area, 25.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $20.05 an hour, 16% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.67 and $24.13 an hour. About 910 work in the metro. That is 95.2 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 carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.62 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $40. At the 25th percentile ($17.84) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 2.9% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 95,560 jobs in the Fort Smith area. That makes it the 210th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $17.84 | $20.39 | $23.62 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $16.67 | $20.05 | $24.13 | $23.84 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.72 | |||||
Climate in Fort Smith: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ft Smith Rgnl Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Fort Smith (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Fort Smith gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (5.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 78 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 | 30 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 57 | 33 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 50 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 60 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 68 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 72 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 71 | 3.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 63 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 51 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 40 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 32 | 3.5 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Fort Smith
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fort Smith 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 2 common sizes.
Basic
$400 to $1,150
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$950 to $1,700
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,500 to $2,250
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $400 – $1,150 | $950 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,250 |
| front and side doors | $810 – $2,250 | $1,900 – $3,350 | $3,000 – $4,450 |
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Front door in Fort Smith: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Fort Smith?
For 1 door, expect $400 to $2,250 in the Fort Smith area. A standard-spec job lands at $950 to $1,700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Fort Smith?
About $404 to $2,233 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $500 to $2,500.
+Is front door cheaper in Fort Smith or Fayetteville?
Fayetteville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,350, which is 3% more than Fort Smith ($1,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fort Smith?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $290 out of $1,300. Materials are 78% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Fort Smith?
$810 to $4,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Fort Smith?
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 Fort Smith area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fort Smith expensive for front door compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fort Smith is 2% below the Arkansas statewide estimate ($1,350 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Fort Smith?
The BLS median is $20.39 an hour in the Fort Smith area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.84 to $23.62.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Fort Smith?
For 1 door, basic work runs $400 to $1,150 and premium work $1,500 to $2,250. Basic means: basic steel door, same size opening. Premium means: wood or custom door, frame work needed.
+When is the best time to replace a front door in Fort Smith?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January and February are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Front door near Fort Smith
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 Front Door Replacement Cost? (2026) (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 = HomeGuide's door prices, from about $200 for a basic steel door to $2,000 for higher-end fiberglass or wood.