Arkansas plumbing market report

Public-data snapshot · Updated 2026-06-21 · By J.D. Hartwell, editor

A snapshot of the plumbing market in Arkansas: who's licensed, where they work, climate context, and what homeowners typically pay. All data from official US public sources cited below.

Licensed pros

2,860

BLS OES May 2023 - 47-2152 (Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters)

Households

1,190k

US Census ACS 2022

Climate zone

Mixed-Humid

DOE/NOAA climate classification

Typical water heater install/replace

$1,350

National avg adjusted for Arkansas cost-of-living

State overview

Arkansas has approximately 1,190k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a mixed-humid climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 2,860 plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 47-2152, or about 2.4 pros per 1,000 households.

Licensing

Plumbing pros in Arkansas are typically regulated by the Arkansas Plumbers and HVACR Licensing Board. Before hiring, verify the contractor's license number, that the license is active and in good standing, and that the licensee is bonded and insured to operate in Arkansas. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

Bentonville — 2 listed

Seasonal demand pattern

Steady year-round with modest winter spike.

Typical cost range in Arkansas

Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to Arkansas cost-of-living, a typical water heater install/replace in Arkansas runs around $1,350. See the full cost calculator suite for service-by-service ranges. Always get a written quote before committing to work.

Find a verified pro in Arkansas

Browse our Arkansas state hub or jump to a city: Bentonville.

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Data sources. Employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023 (bls.gov/oes), occupation code 47-2152 (Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters). Households: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2022 1-year estimates (census.gov/acs). Climate zone: U.S. Department of Energy Building America Climate Zones (energy.gov) / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (noaa.gov). Licensing: Arkansas Plumbers and HVACR Licensing Board. Cost ranges: HomeAdvisor 2024 True Cost Reports (homeadvisor.com), Angi 2024 cost guides (angi.com). All figures are estimates; verify before relying on for any decision.