Gutters cost in Fort Smith, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,100 – $3,700
- Per linear ft
- $6.85 – $22
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #296
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Fort Smith, plan on $1,100 to $3,700 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $6.85 to $22 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 13% lower than the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $22.22 an hour in the Fort Smith area, 25% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Fort Smith, AR, standard level
$1,850 to $2,900
About $11.50 to $17.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $680 | $930 |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 |
| Total | $1,850 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Fort Smith, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 63% |
| Labor | $500 | $800 | $1,100 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $85 | $170 | 4% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,400 | $3,700 | 100% |
Where the Fort Smith price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: sheet metal workers at 40%, roofers at 30%, construction laborers at 30%. Weighted together, Fort Smith wages are 0.77 times the national level. Labor makes up about 34% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fort Smith metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (85.9) and land at $0 to $170.
Why two Fort Smith quotes can differ
Permit
Local building codes may add $50-$200, though most cities don't require one.
Material
Vinyl is $8-$12 per linear foot installed and aluminum $10-$20. Steel and copper run higher (HomeGuide).
Seamless
Seamless costs $3-$5+ more per linear foot than sectional, but has fewer places to leak.
Fort Smith labor market for gutters
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 Fort Smith is 0.77 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.22 an hour, which is 25% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $17.15 and $22.29 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 6.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $21.27 an hour, which is 20% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.80 and $24.62 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 14.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $17.77 an hour, 22% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.31 and $21.83 an hour. About 670 work in the metro. That is 70.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the sheet metal workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($22.29 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $0. At the 25th percentile ($17.15) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 0.0% or 3.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $17.15 | $22.22 | $22.29 | $29.71 | 0.75 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $17.80 | $21.27 | $24.62 | $26.65 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.31 | $17.77 | $21.83 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
Climate in Fort Smith: timing your gutters 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 |
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, attic insulation runs −9% and vinyl siding −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,100 – $10,700 | −15% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,300 – $28,000 | −15% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,000 – $21,000 | −17% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $510 – $1,750 | −16% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $900 – $3,650 | −9% |
Fort Smith: what basic, standard and premium work costs
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 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,100 to $2,150
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$1,850 to $2,900
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,650 to $3,700
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $820 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,200 | $2,000 – $2,800 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,150 | $1,850 – $2,900 | $2,650 – $3,700 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,650 – $3,150 | $2,800 – $4,300 | $3,900 – $5,450 |
Fort Smith against nearby metros and the rest of Arkansas
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Fort Smith. Texarkana comes closest at about $2,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, ARthis page | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | |
| Fayetteville, AR50 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +6% |
| Joplin, MO115 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Little Rock, AR125 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | +1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Fort Smith comes in at #296 from the top. The priciest is San Francisco, CA at $3,450; the cheapest is Longview, TX at $2,350 (midpoints, 160 linear ft). Statewide, Fort Smith is 1% below the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | 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 | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | +3% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +4% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +23% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +26% |
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Gutters in Fort Smith: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Fort Smith?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,100 to $3,700 in the Fort Smith area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,850 to $2,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Fort Smith?
About $6.85 to $22 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Fort Smith or Fayetteville?
Fayetteville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,400, which is 1% more than Fort Smith ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fort Smith?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $800 out of $2,400. Materials are 63% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Fort Smith?
$1,100 to $3,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters 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 $170 for fees in the Fort Smith area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fort Smith expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fort Smith is 1% below the Arkansas statewide estimate ($2,400 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Fort Smith?
The BLS median is $22.22 an hour in the Fort Smith area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.15 to $22.29.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Fort Smith?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,100 to $2,150 and premium work $2,650 to $3,700. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+When is the best time to install gutters 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.
Gutters 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 Gutter Installation Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Home Genius Exteriors: How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (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 = installed range minus the $4-$9 per linear foot labor figure from Home Genius Exteriors.