Kitchen cabinets cost in Fort Smith, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,650 – $11,400
- Per linear ft
- $130 – $403
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −18%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #296
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Fort Smith, plan on $3,650 to $11,400 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $130 to $403 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 18% 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 25 linear ft in Fort Smith, AR, standard level
$6,000 to $9,050
About $212 to $321 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $4,050 |
| Permits and fees | $690 | $1,050 |
| Total | $6,000 | $9,050 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Fort Smith, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 47% |
| Labor | $900 | $3,150 | $5,400 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $430 | $860 | $1,300 | 11% |
| Total | $3,650 | $7,500 | $11,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Fort Smith number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 80%, electricians at 10%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Fort Smith wages are 0.72 times the national level. Labor makes up about 42% of the midpoint estimate (48% 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 25 linear ft comes to $3,500, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (85.9) and land at $430 to $1,300.
Fort Smith against nearby metros and the rest of Arkansas
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Joplin is the priciest of the group at $8,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, ARthis page | $3,650 – $11,400 | $7,500 | |
| Fayetteville, AR50 miles | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | +6% |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | +6% |
| Joplin, MO115 miles | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,100 | +8% |
| Little Rock, AR125 miles | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,850 | +4% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | +1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | +4% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +21% |
Across 300 US metros, Fort Smith comes in at #296 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Fort Smith is 4% below the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,850 | +4% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | +6% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,550 | +1% |
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 | $3,800 – $11,900 | $7,850 | +5% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | +1% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +27% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $4,400 – $15,100 | $9,750 | +30% |
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 4 common sizes.
Basic
$3,650 to $6,750
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,000 to $9,050
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,300 to $11,400
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,350 – $4,350 | $3,850 – $5,850 | $5,350 – $7,350 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,000 – $5,550 | $4,900 – $7,450 | $6,800 – $9,350 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,650 – $6,750 | $6,000 – $9,050 | $8,300 – $11,400 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,600 – $10,300 | $9,150 – $13,900 | $12,700 – $17,400 |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Fort Smith
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
Layout changes
Keeping the plumbing and wiring where it is saves real money. Moving them brings in plumbers and electricians.
Fort Smith labor market for kitchen cabinets
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 0.72 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) 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.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.24 an hour, 17% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $19.09 and $31.02 an hour. About 370 work in the metro. That is 38.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.24 an hour, which is 24% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.23 and $28.84 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 26.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
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 $390. At the 25th percentile ($17.84) it shrinks by about $310. The total moves by 5.2% or 4.1%, 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) | 80% | $17.84 | $20.39 | $23.62 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $19.09 | $25.24 | $31.02 | $30.38 | 0.83 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $18.23 | $23.24 | $28.84 | $30.67 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.72 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Fort Smith
Because every project leans on different trades, Fort Smith's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −11% and shower pan −19%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,500 – $28,100 | −11% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −15% |
| Front door | 1 door | $400 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $3,900 – $19,400 | −17% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $710 – $2,300 | −19% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,250 | −16% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Fort Smith: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Fort Smith?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,650 to $11,400 in the Fort Smith area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,000 to $9,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Fort Smith?
About $130 to $403 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $430 to $1,300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Fort Smith or Fayetteville?
Fayetteville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,950, which is 6% more than Fort Smith ($7,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fort Smith?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $3,150 out of $7,500. Materials are 47% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Fort Smith?
$3,650 to $11,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Fort Smith?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $430 to $1,300 for fees in the Fort Smith area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fort Smith expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fort Smith is 4% below the Arkansas statewide estimate ($7,800 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 kitchen cabinets work cost in Fort Smith?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,650 to $6,750 and premium work $8,300 to $11,400. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets 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 Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost? (2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Cabinet Installation Cost? (New 2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's labor figure of $50-$300 per linear foot, matched low-to-low and high-to-high. Treat the split as a rough guide: labor swings with the cabinet type.