What home projects cost in Arkansas
Construction workers in Arkansas earn $1,267 a week on average, -18.7% against the national $1,559. Because labour is roughly 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, that works out to about -8.4% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $15,200 less here than the national figure.
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Arkansas pays more than 1 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Arkansas | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Arkansas | $60,100 – $90,100 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Arkansas | $12,500 – $19,500 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Arkansas | $26,400 – $39,600 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Arkansas | $3,950 – $5,950 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Arkansas | $23,600 – $38,600 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Arkansas | $4,700 – $7,700 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Arkansas | $5,150 – $8,050 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Arkansas | $122,000 – $207,600 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Arkansas | $4,850 – $7,550 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Arkansas | $29,300 – $47,700 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Arkansas | $2,550 – $4,050 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Arkansas | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Arkansas | $600 – $1,000 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Arkansas | $5,200 – $8,500 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Arkansas | $5,800 – $9,500 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Arkansas | $4,600 – $7,500 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Arkansas | $4,050 – $6,550 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Arkansas | $3,650 – $6,250 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Arkansas | $30,600 – $52,000 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Arkansas | $4,150 – $6,450 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Arkansas | $6,650 – $10,400 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Arkansas | $3,250 – $5,550 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Arkansas | $2,600 – $4,300 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Arkansas | $1,400 – $2,300 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Arkansas | $1,800 – $3,100 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Arkansas | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Arkansas | $1,800 – $2,900 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Arkansas | $4,850 – $7,950 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Arkansas | $8,600 – $13,400 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Arkansas | $4,200 – $6,800 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Arkansas | $4,900 – $8,700 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Arkansas | $950 – $1,750 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Arkansas | $1,550 – $2,850 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Arkansas | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Arkansas | $3,650 – $6,450 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Arkansas | $1,750 – $3,050 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Arkansas | $5,200 – $9,600 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Arkansas | $3,400 – $6,300 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Arkansas figures are worked out
Every range on this page is the national estimate with one adjustment: the labour portion is scaled by what construction actually pays in Arkansas.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Arkansas averages $1,267 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.813. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.916.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Arkansas is often wider than the gap between states. Materials are treated as national, which is close to true for lumber and shingles and less true where freight is long. Permit costs, local code and how busy contractors are that month move real quotes as much as wages do. Treat this as a starting point and get a written quote.
Questions about Arkansas costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Arkansas?
- Construction wages in Arkansas run -18.7% against the national average of $1,559 a week. Labour is about 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, so that works out to roughly -8.4% on the price of a job. Arkansas pays more than 1 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Arkansas adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same -8.4%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $15,200 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Arkansas, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Arkansas?
- Of the 36 projects priced here, tree removal is the least expensive at $600 to $1,000 for a typical job, and ADU is the most at $122,000 to $207,600. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Arkansas?
- They are state-level figures and should be read that way. The gap between a metro area and a rural county inside one state is often wider than the gap between two states, and the wage data behind this page does not resolve below the state. Use the range as a starting point for what to expect, then get an on-site quote, which is the only firm number.