Patio door cost in Fort Smith, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $520 – $5,050
- Per door
- $523 – $5,030
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −16%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #294
- 1 = most expensive
Fort Smith homeowners pay roughly $520 to $5,050 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $523 to $5,030 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Fort Smith is 16% lower. 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
$1,850 to $3,700
About $1,875 to $3,678 per door before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $770 | $1,600 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,850 | $3,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Fort Smith, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 57% |
| Labor | $150 | $1,200 | $2,200 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $520 | $2,800 | $5,050 | 100% |
Why Fort Smith prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, glaziers at 30%, general maintenance and repair workers at 10%. Weighted together, Fort Smith wages are 0.74 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% 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 1 door comes to $1,600, compared with $1,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (85.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Patio door: what moves the price in Fort Smith
New opening versus replacement
Cutting a new opening in a wall adds framing, header and finish work compared with a like-for-like swap.
Old door removal
Removing and disposing of the old door is $100-$500 extra.
Glass
Low-E, tempered and hurricane-rated glass cost more than basic single-pane glass.
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 2 common sizes.
Basic
$520 to $2,350
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$1,850 to $3,700
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,250 to $5,050
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $520 – $2,350 | $1,850 – $3,700 | $3,250 – $5,050 |
| two doors | $1,050 – $4,650 | $3,750 – $7,350 | $6,450 – $10,100 |
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 wood deck −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $400 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −15% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,350 – $12,700 | −16% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $600 – $3,250 | −12% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 0.74 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) 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.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 30%) the local median is $21.61 an hour, which is 21% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $18.64 and $23.42 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 3.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% 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 $110. At the 25th percentile ($17.84) it shrinks by about $85. The total moves by 3.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $17.84 | $20.39 | $23.62 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $18.64 | $21.61 | $23.42 | $27.44 | 0.79 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $16.67 | $20.05 | $24.13 | $23.84 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.74 | |||||
Is Fort Smith cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Fort Smith. Texarkana comes closest at about $2,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, ARthis page | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | |
| Fayetteville, AR50 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +5% |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | +4% |
| Joplin, MO115 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | +7% |
| Little Rock, AR125 miles | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | +4% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $530 – $5,050 | $2,800 | +1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | +3% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +19% |
Across 300 US metros, Fort Smith comes in at #294 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Fort Smith is 3% below the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | +4% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +5% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | 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 | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | +4% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $530 – $5,100 | $2,800 | +1% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $640 – $6,400 | $3,500 | +26% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $660 – $6,950 | $3,800 | +37% |
When to schedule patio door in Fort Smith
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 |
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Patio door in Fort Smith: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Fort Smith?
For 1 door, expect $520 to $5,050 in the Fort Smith area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,850 to $3,700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Fort Smith?
About $523 to $5,030 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $600 to $6,000.
+Is patio door cheaper in Fort Smith or Fayetteville?
Fayetteville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,900, which is 5% more than Fort Smith ($2,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fort Smith?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,800. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Fort Smith?
$1,050 to $10,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio 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 patio door compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fort Smith is 3% below the Arkansas statewide estimate ($2,850 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 patio door work cost in Fort Smith?
For 1 door, basic work runs $520 to $2,350 and premium work $3,250 to $5,050. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+When is the best time to install a patio 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.
Patio 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 It Cost to Install or Replace Patio Doors? (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 $400-$3,000 for the sliding door itself, matched to the lower part of the $600-$6,000 installed range; labor is the remainder and sits above HomeGuide's $200-$1,000 labor-only figure because the installed range also covers trim, flashing and haul-away.