Vinyl siding cost in Fort Smith, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,000 – $21,000
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.35 – $10
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −17%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #294
- 1 = most expensive
New vinyl siding in Fort Smith, AR usually costs $7,000 to $21,000 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. That works out to about $3.35 to $10 per sq ft of wall before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,800 less. 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 2,100 sq ft of wall in Fort Smith, AR, standard level
$11,200 to $16,800
About $5.35 to $8 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $4,900 | $7,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,200 | $16,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Fort Smith, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,850 | $11,800 | 56% |
| Labor | $3,050 | $6,150 | $9,200 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,000 | $14,000 | $21,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Fort Smith number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, construction laborers at 30%, sheet metal workers at 10%. Weighted together, Fort Smith wages are 0.73 times the national level. Labor makes up about 44% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
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 $8,400 nationally becomes $7,850 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.9: $0 to $0.
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 house (1,200 sq ft of wall) to large house (3,000 sq ft of wall).
Basic
$7,000 to $12,600
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$11,200 to $16,800
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$15,400 to $21,000
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,000 – $7,200 | $6,400 – $9,600 | $8,800 – $12,000 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,000 – $12,600 | $11,200 – $16,800 | $15,400 – $21,000 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,000 – $18,000 | $16,000 – $24,000 | $22,000 – $30,000 |
Fort Smith against nearby metros and the rest of Arkansas
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Joplin is the priciest of the group at $15,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, ARthis page | $7,000 – $21,000 | $14,000 | |
| Fayetteville, AR50 miles | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | +5% |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $7,400 – $22,300 | $14,800 | +6% |
| Joplin, MO115 miles | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | +8% |
| Little Rock, AR125 miles | $7,250 – $21,700 | $14,500 | +3% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $7,000 – $21,000 | $14,000 | level |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $7,250 – $21,700 | $14,500 | +3% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +20% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fort Smith ranks #294 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fort Smith is 3% below the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $7,250 – $21,700 | $14,500 | +3% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | +5% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $7,050 – $21,200 | $14,100 | +1% |
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 | $7,200 – $21,700 | $14,400 | +3% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $7,200 – $21,600 | $14,400 | +3% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $8,900 – $26,600 | $17,800 | +27% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $9,150 – $27,500 | $18,300 | +31% |
Fort Smith weather and the vinyl siding 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 |
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 3 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 0.73.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $20.39 an hour, 30% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.84 and $23.62 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 25.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) 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.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.22 an hour, 25% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $17.15 and $22.29 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 6.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $560 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $440. That is a swing of roughly 3.2% to 4.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $17.84 | $20.39 | $23.62 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.31 | $17.77 | $21.83 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $17.15 | $22.22 | $22.29 | $29.71 | 0.75 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.73 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Fort Smith
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding 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 roof replacement lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,100 – $10,700 | −15% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $900 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,300 – $28,000 | −15% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Fort Smith bid
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.
Style
Clapboard vinyl siding runs $4-$7 per sq ft installed; board-and-batten is $5-$9 (HomeGuide).
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Vinyl siding in Fort Smith: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Fort Smith?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,000 to $21,000 in the Fort Smith area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,200 to $16,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of wall and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of wall for vinyl siding in Fort Smith?
About $3.35 to $10 per sq ft of wall for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is vinyl siding cheaper in Fort Smith or Fayetteville?
Fayetteville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $14,700, which is 5% more than Fort Smith ($14,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fort Smith?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $6,150 out of $14,000. Materials are 56% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Fort Smith?
$7,000 to $21,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding 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 vinyl siding compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fort Smith is 3% below the Arkansas statewide estimate ($14,500 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 vinyl siding work cost in Fort Smith?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,000 to $12,600 and premium work $15,400 to $21,000. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+When is the best time to install vinyl siding 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.
Vinyl siding 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 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.