Home Repair Decoded

Mold Removal Cost in Arkansas

$410 – $3,400We estimate mold removal in Arkansas at $410 to $3,400 for one contained area, after the moisture source is fixed. The national estimate is $460 to $3,800. Arkansas handyman pay is 12% below the national median, ranking 49 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$100$600
Labor hours (our assumption)630
Billed labor rate per hour$52$94
Estimated total$410$3,400

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
This Old House$500$1,500Small infestation. Page dated March 2026.
This Old House$1,200$3,750Overall. Page dated March 2026.
Fixr$500$1,50050 square feet. Page dated August 2025.
Bob Vila$1,125$3,439Overall, citing Angi and HomeAdvisor. Page dated April 2024.

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$420$3,450
Mississippi$21.32$420$3,500
Missouri$23.26$450$3,750
Oklahoma$20.55$410$3,350
Tennessee$22.71$440$3,650
Texas$22.44$440$3,650

Other handyman jobs in Arkansas

Mold Removal 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.