Window replacement cost in Fort Smith, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $3,950 – $13,400
- Per window
- $393 – $1,337
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #296
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for replacement windows in the Fort Smith area: $3,950 to $13,400 for 10 windows. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 11% lower than the US figure. Glaziers earn a median of $21.61 an hour in the Fort Smith area, 21% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Fort Smith, AR, standard level
$6,750 to $10,500
About $676 to $1,054 per window before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,050 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,750 | $10,500 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Fort Smith, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 77% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,000 | $2,850 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,650 | $13,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Fort Smith number
Labor is 23% of the midpoint bill here, against 27% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is glaziers (50%), carpenters (40%), general maintenance and repair workers (10%). 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 0.76.
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 $7,100 nationally becomes $6,650 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.9: $0 to $0.
How Fort Smith compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Fort Smith. Texarkana comes closest at about $8,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, ARthis page | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,650 | |
| Fayetteville, AR50 miles | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | +2% |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | +2% |
| Joplin, MO115 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | +4% |
| Little Rock, AR125 miles | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | +1% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $3,950 – $13,500 | $8,700 | +1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | +1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fort Smith ranks #296 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fort Smith is 1% below the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | +1% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | +2% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,650 | level |
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 | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +3% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | +2% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $4,800 – $16,000 | $10,400 | +20% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $5,150 – $16,400 | $10,800 | +25% |
Who does the work: Fort Smith trade wages
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 0.76.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $21.61 an hour, 21% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $18.64 and $23.42 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 3.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% 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 general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $20.05 an hour, which is 16% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.67 and $24.13 an hour. BLS counts 910 of them working in the area, 95.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $90 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $140. That is a swing of roughly 1.7% to 1.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $18.64 | $21.61 | $23.42 | $27.44 | 0.79 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $17.84 | $20.39 | $23.62 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $16.67 | $20.05 | $24.13 | $23.84 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.76 | |||||
Fort Smith: what basic, standard and premium work costs
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 a few windows (5 windows) to whole house (25 windows).
Basic
$3,950 to $7,700
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$6,750 to $10,500
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,600 to $13,400
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $1,950 – $3,850 | $3,400 – $5,250 | $4,800 – $6,700 |
| small house (10 windows) | $3,950 – $7,700 | $6,750 – $10,500 | $9,600 – $13,400 |
| average house (15 windows) | $5,900 – $11,600 | $10,100 – $15,800 | $14,400 – $20,100 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $9,850 – $19,300 | $16,900 – $26,400 | $24,000 – $33,400 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Fort Smith bid
Frame material
Vinyl windows run $350-$1,500 each installed, fiberglass $400-$2,000, composite $400-$2,300, and wood $800-$3,800 (HomeGuide).
Window type
Single-hung and picture windows are cheapest; bay and bow windows can reach $3,000-$8,000+.
Count
Replacing 10 to 15 windows runs $4,500-$22,500; at 25 windows it is $11,250-$37,500.
The best months for windows in Fort Smith
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 |
Related projects, priced for Fort Smith
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Fort Smith wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−12%) and vinyl siding lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $520 – $5,050 | −16% |
| Front door | 1 door | $400 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −15% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,000 – $21,000 | −17% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $600 – $3,250 | −12% |
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Window replacement in Fort Smith: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Fort Smith?
For 10 windows, expect $3,950 to $13,400 in the Fort Smith area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,750 to $10,500. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Fort Smith?
About $393 to $1,337 per window for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $450 to $1,500.
+Is windows cheaper in Fort Smith or Fayetteville?
Fayetteville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,800, which is 2% more than Fort Smith ($8,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fort Smith?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $8,650. Materials are 77% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Fort Smith?
$5,900 to $20,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows 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 windows compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fort Smith is 1% below the Arkansas statewide estimate ($8,750 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Fort Smith?
The BLS median is $21.61 an hour in the Fort Smith area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.64 to $23.42.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Fort Smith?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,700 and premium work $9,600 to $13,400. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+When is the best time to replace windows 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.
Window 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 Window Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (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 = 65% of the low installed price and 75% of the high one, from HomeGuide's statement that the window unit is 65-75% of replacement cost.