Vinyl siding cost in Arkansas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,250 – $21,700
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.45 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $16,800
- Metros covered
- 4
Across Arkansas, new vinyl siding costs about $7,250 to $21,700 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Statewide, that midpoint is 14% below the US figure of $16,800. Carpenters earn a median $22.96 an hour in Arkansas (US: $29.12).
Inside Arkansas, the metros we cover range from $14,000 (Fort Smith) to $14,700 (Fayetteville) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Arkansas (statewide), standard level
$11,600 to $17,400
About $5.50 to $8.25 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $5,300 | $7,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,600 | $17,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Arkansas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,850 | $11,800 | 54% |
| Labor | $3,300 | $6,600 | $9,900 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,250 | $14,500 | $21,700 | 100% |
Related projects, priced for Arkansas
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Arkansas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−9%) and metal roof lowest (−13%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,000 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $900 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,600 – $28,700 | −13% |
Arkansas versus the states around it
Arkansas ranks 51 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for vinyl siding, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $21,900 and the cheapest Arkansas at $14,500, both for 2,100 sq ft of wall at the midpoint. Arkansas sits at $14,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 220 miles away | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | +2% |
| Missouri | 230 miles away | $8,500 – $25,600 | $17,000 | +18% |
| Kansas | 280 miles away | $7,950 – $23,800 | $15,900 | +10% |
| Mississippi | 330 miles away | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | +2% |
| Tennessee | 360 miles away | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +7% |
Quality levels and sizes in Arkansas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Arkansas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$7,250 to $13,000
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$11,600 to $17,400
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$15,900 to $21,700
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,150 – $7,450 | $6,600 – $9,900 | $9,100 – $12,400 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,250 – $13,000 | $11,600 – $17,400 | $15,900 – $21,700 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,300 – $18,600 | $16,500 – $24,800 | $22,700 – $31,000 |
Which Arkansas city is cheapest for vinyl siding?
1 of the 4 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $14,500, and the top-to-bottom gap is 5%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (2,100 sq ft of wall) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | +1% |
| Little Rock, AR | $7,250 – $21,700 | $14,500 | level |
| Jonesboro, AR | $7,050 – $21,200 | $14,100 | −2% |
| Fort Smith, AR | $7,000 – $21,000 | $14,000 | −3% |
Arkansas labor market for vinyl siding
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.79 for Arkansas.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.96 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.93 and $27.65 an hour. BLS counts 4,030 of them working in the state, 30.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $18.09 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.63 and $21.31 an hour. About 10,650 work in the state. That is 81.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.03 an hour, which is 26% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.48 and $23.20 an hour. BLS counts 1,230 of them working in the state, 9.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($27.65 an hour) would add about $810 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.93) would take off about $520. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,303,630 jobs across Arkansas (May 2025), which is 0.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $19.93 | $22.96 | $27.65 | $29.12 | 0.79 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.63 | $18.09 | $21.31 | $22.66 | 0.80 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $18.48 | $22.03 | $23.20 | $29.71 | 0.74 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Arkansas
Style
Clapboard vinyl siding runs $4-$7 per sq ft installed; board-and-batten is $5-$9 (HomeGuide).
Old siding removal
Taking the old siding off costs $0.70-$2.00 per sq ft. Check that disposal is included.
Labor and season
Siding labor is $40-$80 an hour or $2-$6 per sq ft, and it is highest in warm months.
Wall area is not floor area
A 2,000 sq ft house usually has more wall area than floor area once you count gables and two stories. Measure the wall, not the floor.
Arkansas seasons and vinyl siding
Season matters for vinyl siding. For each Arkansas metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Fayetteville has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Arkansas at 12 months; Jonesboro has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 47 inches a year in Fayetteville to 50 inches in Little Rock.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 31 | 92 | 50 | 10: September through June |
| Fayetteville | 25 | 89 | 47 | 12: all year |
| Fort Smith | 30 | 94 | 47 | 10: September through June |
| Jonesboro | 31 | 91 | 49 | 9: September through May |
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Vinyl siding in Arkansas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Arkansas?
$7,250 to $21,700 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Arkansas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Arkansas is cheapest for vinyl siding?
Fort Smith at about $14,000 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). The priciest is Fayetteville at $14,700.
+Is vinyl siding cheaper in Arkansas than the US average?
It is 14% cheaper: $14,500 against $16,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Arkansas?
About 46% ($6,600). Materials are 54%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.79x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Arkansas?
The BLS statewide median is $22.96 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.93 to $27.65.
+Where does Arkansas rank for vinyl siding costs?
51st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $14,500 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Arkansas?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,250 to $13,000 and premium work $15,900 to $21,700. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+Does the season matter for vinyl siding in Arkansas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Arkansas metros we cover, Fayetteville has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Vinyl siding by city in Arkansas
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 Vinyl Siding 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 = installed price minus HomeGuide's $2-$6 per sq ft labor figure, which it says is around half the project cost.