Roof replacement cost in Fort Smith, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,100 – $10,700
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.50 – $5.15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #291
- 1 = most expensive
A new roof in Fort Smith, AR usually costs $5,100 to $10,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. That works out to about $2.50 to $5.15 per sq ft of roof before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,400 less. Roofers earn a median of $21.27 an hour in the Fort Smith area, 20% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Fort Smith, AR, standard level
$6,750 to $9,000
About $3.30 to $4.35 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $4,100 | $4,950 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $330 |
| Total | $6,750 | $9,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Fort Smith, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $3,500 | $4,550 | $5,550 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $260 | $430 | 3% |
| Total | $5,100 | $7,900 | $10,700 | 100% |
Why Fort Smith prices look the way they do
Labor is 58% of the midpoint bill here, against 61% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is roofers (85%), construction laborers (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 0.80.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Fort Smith is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,100 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.9: $85 to $430.
Fort Smith weather and the roof replacement calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Ft Smith Rgnl Ap (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Fort Smith are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, 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.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| 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 |
Fort Smith against nearby metros and the rest of Arkansas
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Tulsa is the priciest of the group at $8,450. Joplin is the cheapest at $7,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, ARthis page | $5,100 – $10,700 | $7,900 | |
| Fayetteville, AR50 miles | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,200 | +4% |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +7% |
| Joplin, MO115 miles | $4,950 – $10,500 | $7,700 | −2% |
| Little Rock, AR125 miles | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | +4% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $5,200 – $10,900 | $8,050 | +2% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | +4% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fort Smith ranks #291 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fort Smith is 4% below the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | +4% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,200 | +4% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $5,300 – $11,000 | $8,200 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
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 | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | +4% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | +4% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $6,300 – $12,900 | $9,600 | +22% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $7,400 – $14,500 | $10,900 | +39% |
Why two Fort Smith quotes can differ
Permit
Roof replacement permits run $100-$500 depending on the location.
Shingle type
3-tab asphalt is $3-$5 per sq ft installed; architectural is $4-$6 (HomeGuide). Metal, tile and slate are separate projects with much higher ranges.
Roof area, not floor area
Pitch and complexity mean roof surface is larger than the house's footprint. A 1,500 sq ft ranch can have 1,800-2,200 sq ft of roof.
Related projects, priced for Fort Smith
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Fort Smith wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−9%) and vinyl siding lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,300 – $28,000 | −15% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,000 – $21,000 | −17% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $900 – $3,650 | −9% |
Cost by quality level and size in Fort Smith
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Fort Smith. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small (1,200 sq ft of roof) to very large (3,600 sq ft of roof).
Basic
$5,100 to $7,300
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$6,750 to $9,000
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,450 to $10,700
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,100 – $4,500 | $4,150 – $5,550 | $5,200 – $6,600 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,100 – $7,300 | $6,750 – $9,000 | $8,450 – $10,700 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,100 – $10,200 | $9,400 – $12,500 | $11,700 – $14,800 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,100 – $13,000 | $12,000 – $15,900 | $15,000 – $18,900 |
What local crews earn in Fort Smith
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Fort Smith the blend is 0.80.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $21.27 an hour, 20% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.80 and $24.62 an hour. About 140 work in the metro. That is 14.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $17.77 an hour, which is 22% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.31 and $21.83 an hour. BLS counts 670 of them working in the area, 70.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $610 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $630. That is a swing of roughly 8.0% to 7.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Fort Smith has 95,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 210th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $17.80 | $21.27 | $24.62 | $26.65 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $16.31 | $17.77 | $21.83 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
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Roof replacement in Fort Smith: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Fort Smith?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,100 to $10,700 in the Fort Smith area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,750 to $9,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of roof and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of roof for roof in Fort Smith?
About $2.50 to $5.15 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $85 to $430 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Fort Smith or Fayetteville?
Fayetteville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,200, which is 4% more than Fort Smith ($7,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fort Smith?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $4,550 out of $7,900. Materials are 39% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Fort Smith?
$7,100 to $14,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Fort Smith?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $85 to $430 for fees in the Fort Smith area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fort Smith expensive for roof compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fort Smith is 4% below the Arkansas statewide estimate ($8,200 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Fort Smith?
The BLS median is $21.27 an hour in the Fort Smith area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.80 to $24.62.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Fort Smith?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,100 to $7,300 and premium work $8,450 to $10,700. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+When is the best time to replace a roof 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.
Roof replacement 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 a Roof 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 asphalt shingle price of $80-$250 per roofing square (100 sq ft), i.e. $0.80-$2.50 per sq ft. The rest of the installed price covers roofer labor ($1.50-$3.00/sq ft), tear-off, disposal, underlayment and contractor overhead.