Home Repair Decoded

Appliance Repair Cost in Arkansas

$80 – $440We estimate appliance repair in Arkansas at $80 to $440 for one service call on a washer, dryer, dishwasher or refrigerator. The national estimate is $90 to $460. Arkansas handyman pay is 12% below the national median, ranking 49 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$30$250
Labor hours (our assumption)12
Billed labor rate per hour$52$94
Estimated total$80$440

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Arkansas median wage from BLS (2025, $20.87 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
Fixr$70$500All appliances, low and high. Page dated January 2025.
Fixr$100$300All appliances, typical range. Page dated January 2025.
This Old House$50$500National average range. Page dated June 2026.

Who can legally do this in Arkansas

A residential builder, remodeler or home improvement license is required for work on a single-family home when the project is more than $2,000, including labor and materials. A commercial license is needed for work of $50,000 or more on any project that is not a single-family residence.

Check a license with Find A Licensed Contractor, Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Louisiana$21.13$80$440
Mississippi$21.32$80$440
Missouri$23.26$90$460
Oklahoma$20.55$80$430
Tennessee$22.71$90$450
Texas$22.44$90$450

Other handyman jobs in Arkansas

Appliance Repair cost in every state · Arkansas home repair guide

Sources

General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.