Home Repair Decoded

Sump Pump Installation Cost in Arkansas

$420 – $1,650We estimate sump pump installation in Arkansas at $420 to $1,650 for a new pump in a basement or crawlspace pit. The national estimate is $450 to $1,850. Arkansas plumber pay is 24% below the national median, ranking 51 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$300$1,000
Labor hours (our assumption)26
Billed labor rate per hour$58$105
Estimated total$420$1,650

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Arkansas median wage from BLS (2025, $23.39 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What our assumptions are based on

ItemSourced figureBasisSource
Labor hours1 – 41 to 3 hours for a replacement (Fixr); about 1 hour for a replacement and 2 to 4 hours for a new installation (Bob Vila).Fixr, Bob Vila

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$4,000New submersible pump and pit. Page dated March 2026.
Fixr$800$2,000New installation with a new pit. Page dated January 2025.
Fixr$350$1,000Replacement. Page dated January 2025.
Bob Vila$1,200$2,500First-time installation, citing Angi. Page dated January 2024.

Who can legally do this in Arkansas

The Arkansas Department of Health licenses plumbers, including apprentice, journeyman and master plumbers, as well as gas fitters.

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

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Louisiana$30.62$450$1,850
Mississippi$26.67$430$1,700
Missouri$32.11$460$1,850
Oklahoma$27.87$440$1,750
Tennessee$28.17$440$1,750
Texas$28.77$440$1,800

Other plumber jobs in Arkansas

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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.